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Bridging the gap between academia and industry isn’t easy—but it’s essential for innovation.
In this episode, hosts Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, explore how biotech startups and academic institutions can break down silos and build stronger partnerships. From shared resources and mutual funding opportunities to culture shifts and advisory support, they reveal how deeper engagement between innovation hubs and industry players can lead to better science, better business, and better outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Whether you’re spinning out of a lab or investing in university research, this episode will give you new strategies to connect and collaborate with purpose.
Links:
Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development, the School of Medicine, and the National Primate Research Center.
Connect with Katie Acuff, JD, MBA, Lauren Jardell, and Ellen Palmintier, JD, RN.
Tune in to our previous episode on Boards of Directors and Scientific Advisory Boards.
Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer.
Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. And click here to apply for a startup pitch slot.
Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.
In this episode, hosts Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, explore how biotech startups and academic institutions can break down silos and build stronger partnerships. From shared resources and mutual funding opportunities to culture shifts and advisory support, they reveal how deeper engagement between innovation hubs and industry players can lead to better science, better business, and better outcomes.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why understanding each other’s goals and processes is key to successful startup–university collaborations.
- How universities can help startups find funding, credibility, and critical talent—and what startups offer in return.
- Actionable tips for building long-term, win-win partnerships that drive innovation forward.
Whether you’re spinning out of a lab or investing in university research, this episode will give you new strategies to connect and collaborate with purpose.
Links:
Connect with Elaine Hamm, PhD, and James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development, the School of Medicine, and the National Primate Research Center.
Connect with Katie Acuff, JD, MBA, Lauren Jardell, and Ellen Palmintier, JD, RN.
Tune in to our previous episode on Boards of Directors and Scientific Advisory Boards.
Connect with Ian McLachlan, BIO from the BAYOU producer.
Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. And click here to apply for a startup pitch slot.
Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.
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