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Inside Biotech

Inside Biotech is an exciting podcast from BCLA, which focuses on the science behind SoCal’s most innovative new biotech companies. This monthly podcast, hosted by Riley Conover Elmer and Karishma Chhugani, two Ph.D.

Podcast · By Daniel Arce, Bryan Jimenez, Stephanie Wu, Danielle Luu, Deneé Easy, Kat Merkling, Riley Elmer, Karishma Chhugani · English · US · Official site

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  1. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Becoming a Better Scientific Writer (opens the original)

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    Becoming a Better Scientific Writer In this episode of Inside Biotech, hosts Riley Conover Elmer and Karishma Chhugani discuss what makes scientific writing effective and how researchers can become better writers. They explore the importance of clarity, storytelling, and balancing technical language with accessibility. Riley and Karishma also share practical tips for becoming a better reader, efficiently navigating scientific literature, organizing important papers, and identifying key findings

  2. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    Breaking Into Biotech: 5 Key Strategies to Success (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Inside Biotech, Karishma Chhugani sits down with Rene Hubert, PhD, Scientific Director of Early Career Talent and Academic Engagement at Amgen, to discuss the experiences that shaped his journey from first-generation student to biotech leader. Rene reflects on overcoming financial hardship, language barriers, self-doubt, and setbacks while staying focused on his lifelong mission to make an impact on patients through science. Rene also shares his practical five-point plan for b

  3. Episode · Jul 8, 2026

    Hosts Chat with Riley Elmer : Tips and Tricks to Improving Scientific Presentations (opens the original)

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    Strong scientific presentations are about more than sharing data they’re about making your research clear, engaging, and memorable. In this solo Host Chat episode of Inside Biotech, co-host Riley Conover-Elmer explores practical strategies for creating presentations that effectively communicate complex scientific ideas to a variety of audiences. Whether you’re preparing for a lab meeting, conference talk, thesis defense, or industry presentation, Riley shares techniques that can help you present

  4. Episode · Jul 3, 2026

    The Unexpected Road to Changing Metabolism (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Inside Biotech, we sit down with Philip Sell, founder of Metaba, a biotech company focused on developing new approaches to combat drug-resistant infections, including tuberculosis.We dive into the founding story of Metaba, exploring the problem the company aims to solve and the scientific strategy behind its approach. Philip discusses the challenges of transitioning from a research-focused background to leading a startup, as well as the realities of building a biotech company

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