The Future of mRNA Therapies with Dr. Kate Broderick

Life Sciences 360

Welcome to episode 055 of Life Sciences 360.
In this episode of Life Sciences 360! In this episode, Harsh sits down with Dr. Kate Broderick, Chief Innovation Officer at Maravai Life Sciences. Dr. Broderick shares her journey from academia to leading innovation in the biotech industry, discusses the pivotal role of Clean Cap technology in COVID-19 vaccines, and explores the future applications of mRNA. Learn about the collaborative spirit at Maravai and the exciting developments in genomic medicine, personalized cancer vaccines, and more.
Join Harsh Thakkar in an insightful conversation with Dr. Kate Broderick, the Chief Innovation Officer at Maravai Life Sciences. Discover the future of mRNA, the role of Clean Cap technology in COVID-19 vaccines, and the innovative work happening at Maravai and its subsidiaries.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:03 - Dr. Kate Broderick's Career Background
00:38 - Overview of Maravai Life Sciences
01:22 - Starting in Life Sciences and Career Journey
03:17 - Role of Chief Innovation Officer
04:02 - Turning Ideas into Innovations
05:22 - Blending Research, Development, and Leadership
07:40 - Working at Maravai and Cross-functional Leadership
08:05 - Clean Cap Technology and its Impact
09:15 - Maravai’s Business Units and Synergies
10:25 - Clean Cap in COVID Vaccines
11:48 - Future Applications of mRNA
13:31 - Overcoming Challenges with mRNA
15:09 - Improving Stability and Targeting Specific Cells
17:49 - Importance of Collaboration in Science
19:25 - Maravai's Approach to Partnerships and Collaborations
23:12 - New mRNA Manufacturing Facility
25:22 - Functional Segmentation of Facilities
27:35 - Recognition as a Top Biotech Executive
29:46 - Exciting Areas in Life Sciences for the Future
31:50 - Potential of CRISPR and Base Editing
33:19 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information
Connect with Dr. Kate Broderick:
- Kate Broderick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebroderick)
- Maravai Life Sciences: (https://www.maravai.com)
- TriLink Biotechnologies: (https://www.trilinkbiotech.com)
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