This episode features Jeff Marrazzo, Co-Founder of Spark Therapeutics, discussing his journey in human health and entrepreneurship. You'll also learn about the PABC’s two new board members: Mark R. Schweiker, former Governor of Pennsylvania, and J. David Owens, biotech entrepreneur and executive.

This episode features updates about the state of biotech, NIH funding and some of the latest news shaping the biotech industry.

The second half features Heather Steinman, senior vice president, business development and executive director of technology transfer at The Wistar Institute and Carole Burns, director of innovation and entrepreneurship at the Blumberg Institute. They discuss the future of tech transfer along with some key advice to our listeners.

Other news - We’re proud to announce that Lou Kassa has been featured on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100 for the fourth year in a row! Read more here.

Biotech startups depend on NIH grants that are now in doubt. How can we keep the NIH support flowing? Hear from Wistar CEO Dr. Dario Altieri and top political consultant Craig Snyder in the latest edition of Biotech Insiders with Lou Kassa. In the second half, hear about the biotech environment with John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal.