Some episodes go beyond science. This one went straight to the heart.
In Episode 35 of BioTalk Unzipped, recorded live at AAPS NBC 2025, host Gregory Austin sits down with Dr. Robert Thorne, Denali Fellow at Denali Therapeutics, for a conversation that blends cutting-edge CNS drug delivery science with deeply personal stories of loss.
Both Gregory and Dr. Thorne lost their fathers to metastatic brain cancer-a shared grief that led them to pursue careers in biotech and neuroscience.
Their discussion explores the ongoing challenges in brain metastases, the complexity of the blood-brain barrier, and the promise of focused ultrasound and biologic delivery technologies.
This episode also highlights the critical need for innovation in pediatric brain tumors like DIPG, and rare CNS diseases such as Hunter syndrome.
If you work in biotech, pharma, or translational science-or if you've been personally affected by brain cancer-this one is worth your time.
Watch now:
👉The Science and Hope of Brian Cancer with Dr. Robert Thorne, DenaliSome episodes go beyond science. This one went straight to the heart.
In Episode 35 of BioTalk Unzipped, recorded live at AAPS NBC 2025, host Gregory Austin sits down with Dr. Robert Thorne, Denali Fellow at Denali Therapeutics, for a conversation that blends cutting-edge CNS drug delivery science with deeply personal stories of loss.
Both Gregory and Dr. Thorne lost their fathers to metastatic brain cancer-a shared grief that led them to pursue careers in biotech and neuroscience.
Their discussion explores the ongoing challenges in brain metastases, the complexity of the blood-brain barrier, and the promise of focused ultrasound and biologic delivery technologies.
This episode also highlights the critical need for innovation in pediatric brain tumors like DIPG, and rare CNS diseases such as Hunter syndrome.
If you work in biotech, pharma, or translational science-or if you've been personally affected by brain cancer-this one is worth your time.
Watch now:
👉The Science and Hope of Brian Cancer with Dr. Robert Thorne, Denali
Special thanks to @Rebecca Stauffer for all her help during this recording at AAPS NBC!
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Gregory Austin
Director, Business Development
Celerion
Lincoln NE
[email protected]Disclaimer: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer.
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