Bio from the Bayou

Short conversations about connectivity, business development, innovation, entrepreneurship + commercialization in the Biotech Ecosystem. Originating f…
Oct 31st, 2023 | 17:32

Episode 20: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (Dr. Marc Malandro)

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) was founded in 2015 to help solve society's challenges and create an inclusive, just, and healthy future. Dr. Marc Malandro discusses his role within CZI’s science initiative, and their mantras of "Build, Fund, and Do." He also explains the BioHub Network, which empowers scientists to pursue exciting ideas regardless of the risk, and the role collaboration plays in their ability to propel science forward. Episode hosted by James Zanewicz. This episode was recorded at BIO on the BAYOU, the annual symposium in New Orleans showcasing academic science, biotech, and startups from the entire Gulf South region.