The DeSci Podcast

Sep 09 2024 38 ep. 56 mins 27

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Rethinking Science - Let's talk to the leaders of the decentralized science industry about the future of biotech. Brought to you by www.molecule.to Want to join the stage? Apply as a speaker here: [email protected]

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Knowledge as a Public Good: Joshua Bate on DeSciWorld's Proof of Knowledge Protocol

Sep 09 2024 34 mins

Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast! Today, we’re excited to host Joshua Bate, Founder of DeSciWorld. DeSciWorld is a community-driven initiative dedicated to facilitating the onboarding of individuals into the Decentralized Science (DeSci) space. It provides users with the tools to view, engage with, and understand everything happening in the world of decentralized s

Democratizing Early-Stage Research Funding: Inside Catalyst, Molecule’s DeSci Funding Machine

Aug 19 2024 78 mins

In this episode, we're diving deep into Molecule's Catalyst, an incentive-driven funding system for basic research. We begin by exploring the significant challenges posed by traditional funding models. We then touch on the "Valley of Death"—a critical juncture where many groundbreaking ideas fail often due to a lack of financial support. We discuss why early-st

Revolutionizing Drug Development for Rare Diseases Through AI | Alok Tayi

Jul 23 2024 49 mins

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Alok Tayi, the co-founder of Vibe Bio.Vibe Bio is a life science company dedicated to investing in biotech firms, with a special focus on rare and overlooked diseases. In this episode, Alok shares his personal story of how medical conditions in his family led to the creation of Vibe Bio, and how the company aims to identify diseases

Decentralizing Healthcare Data Management: Hippocrat's Vision for Data Sovereignty

Jun 30 2024 52 mins

Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. Today, we're joined by Justin, Head of Growth at Hippocrat, a collaborative healthcare data protocol that aims to transform healthcare by empowering individuals to take control of their health data through blockchain and zero-knowledge proof technologies. In this episode, we discuss the importance of data sovereignty, exploring

Revolutionizing Research and Innovation Through Blockchain Technology

May 28 2024 48 mins

In this episode we're joined by Dr. Sönke Bartling, Founder of Blockchain for Science, an initiative that aims to open up science and knowledge creation through web3. In this episode, we explore Decentralized Science (DeSci) and its potential to revolutionize research, publishing, and innovation! We dive deep into how blockchain technology can transform scholarly publishing b

Diagnosing the drug R&D productivity decline with Dr Jack Scannell

May 02 2024 47 mins

In this episode, we discuss the problem of declining R&D efficiency with Dr. Jack Scannell, a scientist and entrepreneur who is well known for coining the term “Eroom’s law,” which highlights the decline in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) productivity over several decades. In this episode, Jack sheds light on the root causes of this decline, beginning w

How ResearchHub Makes Open Science Rewarding by Reinventing Academic Incentives

Apr 08 2024 66 mins

Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. Today, we were joined by Jeffrey Koury, Director & Business Development Lead at ResearchHub, and Jonathan Heppner, Marketing & Social Media Lead. ResearchHub is a platform designed to accelerate the pace of scientific research by providing a modern mobile and web application where people can collaborate on scientific researc

Seemay Chou on Arcadia's Revolutionary Approach to Science and Entrepreneurship

Mar 22 2024 50 mins

Today we are delighted to host Seemay Chow, Co-founder and CEO of Arcadia Science, a for-profit research institute with a specific focus on novel model organisms that haven't been traditionally studied in the lab and translating discoveries into commercial ventures. In this episode, we discuss Arcadia’s mission, structure and approach, emphasizing the importance of providing

The DeSci London Conference 2024: A Preview with Alfred Brown

Mar 08 2024 68 mins

Welcome to another episode of the DeSci podcast. Today, we were joined by Alfred Brown, co-founder of Desci London, a community dedicated to transforming science through web3 technology. In this episode, we talked about the DeSci London conference (scheduled for Saturday, 23 Mar 2024, 09:30 - Sunday, 24 Mar 2024, 16:30 GMT). This two-day event aims to spotlight the transformativ

Challenging the Status Quo: Stuart Buck on Science Funding & Research

Jan 28 2024 47 mins

Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast! Today, we are delighted to host Stuart Buck. Stuart serves as a Senior Advisor at the Social Science Research Council and is the Executive Director of the Good Science Project—an organization dedicated to enhancing the funding and practice of science. In this episode, Stuart addresses key challenges in the scientific landscape, su