Science in the Mall, Y'all
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago -Science in the Mall, Y'all is a show about the Bioscience Incubator located inside Austin Community College’s Highland Mall Location. This isn’t a deep dive into the science itself, it is instead a podcast exploring the reasons behind these companies' existence. From making sure your queso is safe to eat, to figuring out how to slowly release drugs into the system to help fight opioid addictions, these startups are seeking answers to some of today’s most complex questions. Science in the Mall, Y'all is a podcast that seeks to learn about the “Why” in order to understand more about the “How”.
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Notes From the Recruiting Office with Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
May 16, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 70.4 MBSince the COVID vaccine has made revolutionary strides, there are more job opportunities in the field of diagnostics than ever before, and we’re joined by Ramesh Koukuntla from Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies to talk about this expanding and evolving job market. Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies manufactures products for various companies that have an exciting new vaccine or gene therapy. Since COVID and the vaccine production and development that ensued as a direct result of the pandemi...
Part 2 - The Business of Biotech & Spitting into Tubes
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBAttention all aspiring scientists! We've got a real treat for you on this episode of the Science in the Mall Y'all podcast. Barrett and Liz from Nuclein are here to spill the beans on what it takes to land a job in the bioscience industry. Barrett's got the inside scoop on what hiring managers are really looking for when they're sifting through a pile of resumes. And let me tell you, it's not just about how many degrees you've got hanging on your wall. Liz takes us on a wild ride through he...
Part 1 - The Journey From Start-Up to Established Company
March 16, 2023 17:59 - 22 minutes - 41.6 MBPrevious ABI intern Liz Hampton is back on the show with her colleague Barrett Morrow, who was the first hire at Austin-based diagnostics and testing company Nuclein. Like Angstrom, Nuclein is working on COVID tests, although their goal is to create a cheap, disposable, portable, all-in-one self-test diagnostic device that can help monitor infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Nuclein started out using ABI’s wet lab (which you can learn more about in Season 1), but have since grown out of...
Community in the Time of COVID
January 06, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 70 MBJolie is back on the podcast with her supervisor Josue Moran, who is the co-founder and VP of Research and Development at Angstrom Bio. Angstrom Bio is an Austin-based biotech company that is using Amplicon sequencing to revolutionize diagnostics, which Josue and Jolie explain in detail. Angstrom Bio’s ultimate goal is to develop a diagnostic tool that is more efficient and sensitive, so that one test tube can detect multiple viruses and variants at a faster rate, instead of requiring multip...
A Bioscience Playground
December 09, 2022 16:15 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MBFormer interns Jolie Muren and Liz Hampton both joined Austin Community College after deciding that their original educational paths weren’t suited for them. Jolie shares how she started out pursuing nursing, but quickly learned that she loved science and the creative problem-solving it entailed. She was drawn to the ACC Bioscience Incubator because she was able to get hands-on experience and jump into ‘doing science,’ instead of just learning about it. She shares how Nancy encouraged and su...
Fancy Plumbers and Quality Control
November 11, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBIn part 2 of this conversation, Mike and Amanda talk about what they’re doing now in the job force. Mike is in Downstream Processing at XBiotech, and Amanda secured a new job recently in quality control and assurance at National Resilience in Florida. While they don’t work together, they are familiar with each other’s roles because both roles exist in both companies, and so they give us unique insight about what each person’s job is like from the perspective of having that job, and interacti...
Troubleshooting, Hands-On Experience, and Vegetable Beef Soup
October 14, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBFormer interns Mike Delisi and Amanda Brown join the podcast in conversation together because they interned at ABI at the same time! They share their unique life experiences that led them to Austin Community College, and explain how they came across the ACC Bioscience Incubator during their time studying bioscience. One experience that both Mike and Amanda share is that ABI gave them critical hands-on experience that helped them get their first jobs after graduation. This exposure to a lab...
Attitude is Everything
September 16, 2022 17:00 - 42 minutes - 78.8 MBMarcia McCallum is back for another episode of “Science in the Mall, Y’all”, but this time she is joined by her supervisor David Medina. David is the Upstream Processing Manager at XBiotech, and Marcia works under him in Upstream Processing. XBiotech manufactures and develops medication from human monoclonal antibodies – and Marcia and David kick off their episode by explaining what that actually means. They talk about what the “upstream” side of the operations entails, from development to c...
Shining a Light on Hidden Bioscience Professions
August 26, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBIn Part 2 of this conversation between Mauricio Tellez and Dr. Rodney Rohde, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Clinical Laboratory Science field. Dr. Rohde explains the double-edged sword of the pandemic shining a light on the profession and increasing the general public’s awareness of it, while also adding a lot of stress and burnout due to the increased need for CLS professionals. Dr. Rohde and Mauricio express the need for more folks to take the CLS career path, whet...
Mauricio + Rodney Part 2: Shining a Light on Hidden Bioscience Professions
August 26, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 57.9 MBIn Part 2 of this conversation between Mauricio Tellez and Dr. Rodney Rohde, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the Clinical Laboratory Science field. Dr. Rohde explains the double-edged sword of the pandemic shining a light on the profession and increasing the general public’s awareness of it, while also adding a lot of stress and burnout due to the increased need for CLS professionals. Dr. Rohde and Mauricio express the need for more folks to take the CLS career path, whet...
Bioscience Careers Galore!
August 05, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode of “Science in the Mall, Y’all,” we welcome back previous ACC Bioscience Incubator intern Mauricio Tellez, who is joined by Dr. Rodney Rohde. Dr. Rohde and Mauricio met through the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program at Texas State University, which Mauricio graduated from in 2021. In addition to being the CLS Program Director and a professor at TX State, Dr. Rohde is also an adjunct at Austin Community College, and has an illustrious career as an infectious disease exp...
Mauricio Tellez + Dr. Rodney Rohde Part 1: Bioscience Careers Galore!
August 05, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 48.5 MBIn this episode of “Science in the Mall, Y’all,” we welcome back previous ACC Bioscience Incubator intern Mauricio Tellez, who is joined by Dr. Rodney Rohde. Dr. Rohde and Mauricio met through the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program at Texas State University, which Mauricio graduated from in 2021. In addition to being the CLS Program Director and a professor at TX State, Dr. Rohde is also an adjunct at Austin Community College, and has an illustrious career as an infectious disease exp...
Seizing Opportunities and Staying Humble
July 08, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBIn Part 2 of Mauricio and Marcia’s conversation about what they’ve been up to since they left ABI, we get into the details of Mauricio’s job as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. He explains the science behind the work that he does in the lab where he screens patients to identify if they may have leukemia lymphoma. He also monitors HIV in patients, and helps to detect mutations in patients’ hemoglobin. The role Mauricio plays in the lab helps doctors in medical settings make informed decisions...
Mauricio + Marcia Part 2: Seizing Opportunities and Staying Humble
July 08, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 47.1 MBIn Part 2 of Mauricio and Marcia’s conversation about what they’ve been up to since they left ABI, we get into the details of Mauricio’s job as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. He explains the science behind the work that he does in the lab where he screens patients to identify if they may have leukemia lymphoma. He also monitors HIV in patients, and helps to detect mutations in patients’ hemoglobin. The role Mauricio plays in the lab helps doctors in medical settings make informed decisions...
Mauricio Tellez + Marcia McCallum Part 1:Let’s Talk About Antibodies, Baby!
June 17, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBTo kick off Season 2 of “Science in the Mall, Y’all,” previous ACC Bioscience Incubator intern Mauricio Tellez is joined by another former ABI intern Marcia McCallum, who you might recognize from season 1. She is back to talk in-depth about the science that she does everyday as a Senior Lead in Upstream Processing at XBiotech. XBiotech develops and manufactures medications using antibodies. Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to understand what that means - listen to the full episode to get a m...
Let’s Talk About Antibodies, Baby!
June 17, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBTo kick off Season 2 of “Science in the Mall, Y’all,” previous ACC Bioscience Incubator intern Mauricio Tellez is joined by another former ABI intern Marcia McCallum, who you might recognize from season 1. She is back to talk in-depth about the science that she does everyday as a Senior Lead in Upstream Processing at XBiotech. XBiotech develops and manufactures medications using antibodies. Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to understand what that means - listen to the full episode to get a m...
Learning to Fail
July 01, 2021 20:21 - 38 minutes - 89 MBIn our modern age of technology and information, anyone with a smartphone can find the answers to questions that would have required a college degree to learn just a few decades ago. ACC biology professor and Faculty Senate President-elect Samantha Croft joins us with Nancy Lyon, the Director of the ACC Bioscience Incubator, to discuss how ACC develops and trains teachers to be effective in the contemporary classroom, emphasizing critical thinking, source-checking techniques, and hands-on pr...
All About Proteins
March 15, 2021 17:30 - 32 minutes - 74.3 MBThis episode of Science in the Mall Y'all is all about proteins! The sequencing of the human genome was completed in 2003, but the ability to sequence DNA was first discovered in the 1970's. While that breakthrough has allowed for huge strides in science, it only scrapes the surface, as the 'control switches' to countless cellular processes are dependent upon protein modifications that are not apparent from their DNA code. Sequencing the proteins would reveal these modifications, as well a...
Bridging Sectors for Pandemic Readiness (COVID Special)
March 15, 2021 17:16 - 33 minutes - 76.8 MBSince COVID has impacted the world, the next few episodes will focus on the work and science done locally in Austin. In 2016 Lisa Mcdonald and her husband, Andrew Nerlinger, began a company called PandemicTech. PandemicTech is a global network of resources bridging the gap between the infectious disease community and the technology innovation ecosystem in developing countries. When COVID hit, their international focus turned local. With the awareness of local companies shifting their work t...
When Your Lungs Need Help (COVID Special)
March 15, 2021 16:55 - 35 minutes - 80.9 MBSince COVID has impacted the world, we are talking again about the pandemic-specific work and science done locally in Austin. Lung Therapeutics (LungTX) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a proprietary pipeline of therapeutics for lung conditions that would otherwise require invasive surgery to treat. In addition to the fibrosis disease that their drug treats, the sustained lung damage that COVID-19 causes some people could benefit from Lung TX's therapies. They hope ...
Rapid Testing: From Zika to COVID and Beyond (COVID Special)
March 15, 2021 16:50 - 49 minutes - 114 MBSince COVID has impacted the world, the next few episodes will focus on the work and science done locally in Austin. Developing ways to detect viruses is tricky and complex. In response to the Zika virus outbreak in 2015, Alan Blake and Dr. Richard Crockett began trying to make testing for viruses easier and more accessible by creating a hand-held testing device that can be used from the comfort of your own home. With the outbreak of COVID, they quickly pivoted to develop their device to de...
The COVID-19 Vaccine (It's Not a Shot in the Dark)
March 15, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 144 MBVaccines have been around for quite a while, so why has the COVID-19 vaccine been such a hot-button topic? Why has the method of action, parameters for storage, and transportation been something so widely discussed? It’s great that this information is being provided to the world, but without context or explanation, it has led to some worries and confusion. In this episode, we’re joined by Janet Walkow and Tim Sullivan, two professionals with extensive experience in drug formulation and deliv...
From Optics to Nano Technology - Changing the World (COVID Special)
February 02, 2021 18:18 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MBSince COVID has impacted the world, the next few episodes will focus on the work and science done locally in Austin. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on so many facets of our lives that there are few areas that are untouched. That reality is true also for those battling opioid addiction. The impact on these people is huge, as treatment requires, in addition to many other things, office visits. In a pandemic, office visits increase the risk of contracting the virus. NanoMedical Systems has been wo...
Antibodies with Dr. Monica Berrondo of Macromoltek
May 28, 2020 15:59 - 24 minutes - 44.6 MBWe are digging into some of the behind the scenes science of it all this week with Dr. Monica Berrondo of Macromoltek. Monica Berrondo, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, scientist, and software engineer. Her expertise lies in antibody structure-prediction and analysis, protein functional analysis, protein mutational analysis, and computational approaches to complex scientific problems. Macromoltek seeks to streamline the biopharmaceutical research process in order to make new discoveries quickly an...
Biotechnology with Laura Bosworth of Tevido BioDevices
May 28, 2020 15:49 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBOn this podcast episode host Dan Dillard is sitting down with fellow Texan, Laura Bosworth of TeVido BioDevices. Laura Bosworth, CEO and co-founder of TeVido BioDevices, is a former Fortune 50 executive with nearly 30 years of cross-functional industry experience. She started her career in manufacturing process development and quickly moved into management. TeVido has built a dedicated and standardized laboratory that turns skin samples into TruPigment™. TeVido has a vision to change the cur...
Battling Invasive Species with John Higley of EQO
May 28, 2020 15:34 - 34 minutes - 64 MBCentral Texans have become well aware of the impact of invasive Zebra Mussels on waterways. On the podcast this week we explore what John Higley and EQO are up to at the Biosciences Incubator as they try and solve this growing problem. John, like many Austinites, has played in bands, worked in the tech industry, and now has a startup. EQO is working to protect water resources through early detection, monitoring, mitigation and eventually eradication of invasive mussels. Learn more about the...
Biosciences with Alice McConnell of Speragen
May 28, 2020 15:24 - 29 minutes - 54.3 MBThis week host Dan Dillard is discussing lives impacted by rare genetic neurological diseases with Alice McConnell of Speragen. Alice is the Founder of Speragen, Inc. A niche pharmaceutical company focused on developing therapies for ultra-rare pediatric neurometabolic disorders. Prior to founding Speragen, Alice worked as a Civil Engineer and has a deep personal connection to her work in biosciences. Learn more about the ACC Bioscience Incubator: https://sites.austincc.edu/incubator/ Lea...
Making Science in the Mall Happen with Director Nancy Lyon and Marcia McCallum
May 12, 2020 17:31 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of Science in the Mall Y'all. Host, Dan Dillard sits down with Austin Community College's Bioscience Incubator Director, Nancy Lyon and a true student success story, Marcia McCallum. They discuss the history of the Incubator and how the space provides a place for companies to innovate as well as the perfect place for ACC students to use their skills as employees. Learn more about the ACC Bioscience Incubator: https://sites.austincc.edu/incubator/ Learn more ab...