S1 E8 | Life of Her Mind

Dr. Stephanie Poindexter is a biological anthropologist at the University of Buffalo specializing in primatology. Doctor Poindexter conducts field, lab, and desk-based research into how primates use and navigate their habitats. More specifically, Doctor Poindexter investigates primate movement, morphology, and cognition. Of particular interest is the slow loris. Dr. Poindexter investigates how the ... . . .

S1 E5 | Life of Her Mind

Groundbreaking neurobiologist, Dr. Gina Turrigiano heads up the Turrigiano Lab in Brandeis University’s Biology Department. Dr. Turrigiano’s work focuses on brain plasticity. Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, including the following:    How Dr. Turrigiano and her husband, electrophysiologist, Dr. Sasha Nelson, navigated the challenges involved in ... . . .

Life of Her Mind

Labroots is excited to announce the relaunch of The Life of Her Mind, a podcast series focusing on the lives, perspectives, career pathways, and research of women working across STEM fields. . . .

S1 E3 | The Power of Attraction: Exploring Dynabeads in Sample Preparation

Liquid Biopsy: Understand the significance of liquid biopsy in cancer research and the role of magnetic beads in sample preparation: After listening to the podcast, learners will be able to explain the importance of liquid biopsy as a minimally invasive diagnostic tool for detecting biomarkers and circulating tumor cells, and understand how magnetic beads, such as Dynabeads, play a crucial role in ... . . .

Sherry Salov - Moderator - Director of Product Management, Purification and Pharma Analytics for Bioprocessing, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Brian Doonan - Sr. Director and General Manager of Production Chemicals and Services for Bioprocessing, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Michelle Pinette - Senior Director and General Manager of Process Liquids and Supplements for Bioprocessing, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Paul Lynch - Product Manager of Purification for Bioprocessing, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Alex Cherkassky - Senior Director and General Manager of Purification for Bioprocessing, Thermo Fisher Scientific

As downstream bioprocessing enters a new era of complexity, resilience, and scrutiny, raw materials have moved from a supporting role to a strategic lever for success. In this opening keynote panel, senior leaders will share their outlook on downstream operations in biologic manufacturing, technical, and supply chain realities shaping the industry. Drawing on direct engagement with CDMOs ...

APR 07, 2026 9:30 AM EDT

Victoria Hepworth - Product Manager, Life Sciences, Greenfield Global

This session will explore how integrating Ready Made Solutions can help streamline downstream bioprocessing by reducing complexity and increasing efficiency for MSAT and production teams. Together, Greenfield Global and an industry speaker will discuss practical examples that showcase how these solutions can help simplify workflows and reduce material handling and blending challenges to address ...

APR 07, 2026 10:30 AM EDT

Nadine Löw - Lab leader, BASF Pharma Solutions

Nonionic surfactants like Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, and Poloxamer 188 are essential in preventing antibody aggregation and adsorption in biopharmaceutical formulations. Our work compares the interfacial activity and biopharmaceutical stability of Kolliphor® HS 15, using techniques such as tensiometry, interfacial rheology, and QCM-D. Results reveal notable differences among surfactants ...

APR 07, 2026 11:30 AM EDT

Chantelle Gaskin - Purification Field Applications Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific

This session will highlight an integrated portfolio of chromatography resins, chemicals, process liquids, buffers, and supporting services designed to enable efficient purification operations. This showcase aims to provide industry professionals with an understanding of the breadth of solutions for downstream workflows available from Thermo Fisher Scientific to enhance biopharmaceutical downstream ...

APR 07, 2026 12:30 PM EDT