How do breakthroughs in gene therapy, immunology, and vaccine development shape the future of medicine? 🧬
💉 Join us as Dr. Bruce Levine, Founding Director of the Clinical Cell and Vaccine Production Facility (University of Pennsylvania), shares his pioneering journey in CAR-T cell therapy, gene editing, and biotech spinouts. 🚀
🔍 Key Highlights:
✔️ Co-inventor of Kymriah, the first FDA-approved CAR-T therapy for leukemia & lymphoma.
✔️ Led the first-in-human trials for lentiviral vectors & gene-edited cells.
✔️ Founder of Tmunity Therapeutics & Capstan Therapeutics, biotech spinouts from Penn.
✔️ Holds 30+ patents and has 200+ publications with an h-index of 98.
✔️ Thought leader in immunotherapy & regenerative medicine, shaping the biotech landscape.
❓ Key Questions Discussed:
1️⃣ How has academic research fueled innovations in cell & gene therapy?
2️⃣ What challenges exist in translating immunotherapy research into clinical applications?
3️⃣ How do biotech startups like Tmunity and Capstan Therapeutics emerge from academic labs?
4️⃣ What’s the future of cancer immunotherapy & vaccine development?
📌 Connect with Dr. Bruce Levine:
🔗 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-levine-9976859/
About Mentor Konnect
🎓 Inspiring Minds. Connecting Journeys.
Mentor Konnect is a storytelling and mentorship series by BioPatrika, designed to bridge the gap between aspiring scientists, professionals, and accomplished leaders across diverse fields—spanning biotech, physics, academia, industry, and beyond.
Each episode features an in-depth conversation with a trailblazer who shares personal career journeys, pivotal mentorship moments, challenges faced, and the mindset needed to navigate growth and transitions.
Whether you’re a student, researcher, postdoc, or industry professional, Mentor Konnect offers a unique blend of wisdom, warmth, and real-world guidance to help you carve your own path with confidence.
🎙️ Hosted by Dr. Narendra Chirmule
🎵 Music by Aditya Sutar 🎼 https://www.adityasutarflute.com/
🎬 Produced by BioPatrika
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Career Konnect by Biopatrika is your go-to platform for discovering diverse career pathways in science. From academia to industry, science communication to patent law, we bring inspiring stories, expert interviews, job updates, and practical resources to help students, researchers, and professionals navigate their career journeys with clarity and confidence.
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