The podcast pulling back the curtain on the scientific breakthroughs literally changing our lives. Hosted by Eliot Forster — scientist, entrepreneur, and thirty-year veteran of biotech.
I've spent over thirty years in biotech and pharma — as a CEO, board member, and professor. I get to see what's coming: the therapies in development, the research gaining momentum, the discoveries that will change how we treat disease. Most of it never reaches the public in a way that's clear, accurate, or accessible. I wanted to change that. So I created The Life Sci Fantastic.
Find out about the life sciences — the science of our bodies and the breakthroughs that are changing our lives. Presented by Eliot Forster, this series explains and demystifies the exciting developments bringing fresh treatments to old and new diseases.
What are vaccines, and how do they work? Eliot speaks to Tony de Fougerelles, who was vital in developing the COVID-19 vaccine and has spent decades hunting for new medicines. He explains how new scientific developments are bringing effective treatments more rapidly than ever before.
What is gene editing, how can it be used, and should we be concerned? Eliot is joined by Ness Bermingham — scientist, business leader and podcast host — to explore how gene editing can address diseases like sickle cell anaemia that have defied effective treatments.
Eliot looks at how science is offering new and promising treatments for cancer. Dr Alise Reicin — doctor and drug developer — talks about the challenges of turning a scientific idea into a transformative new drug and the hopes for future treatment.
How does a treatment go from a scientist's mind to the patient's bedside? Eliot meets Simon Westbrook, founder of Levicept, who developed a breakthrough medicine for osteoarthritis — a disease affecting one in six people in the UK with no new treatment in almost fifty years.
Eliot steps back from the science to look at the business of biotech. What drives entrepreneurs to bring new treatments to patients? Bill Hicks, co-chair of the life sciences practice at Mintz, reflects on the highs and lows of drug development, finance, and more.
Season 2 launches 9th April 2026. Subscribe below to be notified when new episodes drop.
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Season 2 launches 9th April 2026. Subscribe below to be notified when new episodes drop.
Season 2 launches 9th April 2026. Subscribe below to be notified when new episodes drop.
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Season 2 launches 9th April 2026. Subscribe below to be notified when new episodes drop.
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