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CABTalks by Synthace

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by Fane Mensah and Synthace

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30 episodes

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CABTalks by Synthace is the Computer-Aided Biology podcast hosted by Dr Fane Mensah, Life Sciences Business Director at Synthace. We talk to the “who’s who” of our community and those working in the trenches across the diverse fields of life science. From data scientists to biologists and from investors to engineers, you will hear their stories, opinions, and expertise on everything happening at the intersection of biology and technology. Want to learn more about Computer-Aided Biology? Go to www.synthace.com/cabtalksbysynthace

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November 10, 2022

The Evolution of Today’s Lab Automation Scientist

Emilie Fritsch, Principal Scientist at Syngenta, joins Fane to talk about her journey from scientist to lab automation specialist. As her career evolved, so did her understanding of the automation needs of science. She went from molecular biology to the perfect blend of science and automation learning the best of both worlds to shape better science. The podcast is filled with nuggets of wisdom to take away, here’s what you can expect: <ul> <li>(3:00 mins) Being thrown into the deep end of lab automation</li> <li>(7:30 mins) Three users of new technology: early adopters, watchers and skeptics</li> <li>(11:40 mins) Communicate reassurance. Look after those that are resisting new technologies and they will become your champions</li> <li>(14:11 mins) The “Eureka” moment of a skeptic adopting new technology feels really good</li> <li>(15:43 mins) The key learning from automation: not one size fits all</li> <li>(21:43 mins) Understand your problem so you know when to use automation</li> <li>(23:05 mins) Biologists need to spend less time pipetting and more time on the things they’re good at: the science</li> <li>(27:50 mins) Scientists need to be good communicators to thrive in a diverse environment filled with opportunities and challenges</li> <li>(31:43 mins)  Women can become lab automation specialists, your study doesn’t define your scientific future</li> </ul> Listen to the podcast to follow the conversation. If you have questions about this podcast - <a href="mailto:hello@synthace.com">hello@synthace.com</a> is only an email away

October 4, 2022

Adopting Lab Automation Starts In Academia

Mario Antonio Torres Acosta,Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UCL, joins us to talk about his lab automation journey as an academic, specifically teaching others how to use lab automation. There’s plenty to cover in this episode, but you can look forward to hearing about: <ul> <li>The shift to lab automation post-pandemic (5:25 mins)</li> <li>Automation and expertize is fluid, so should be the approach to adopting it and to think in the long term (11:30 mins to 16:21mins)</li> <li>Commitment is a big barrier to adopting lab automation (21:19 mins)</li> <li>Assessing how comfortable a person is with automation is to say nothing, see what they do and use this as a measure for your adoption (25:59 mins)</li> <li>Addressing the automation skills shortage in life sciences starts in academia (32:50 mins)</li> </ul> Mario and Fane delve into the deep nitty-gritty of automation in an academic setting with lessons that apply to those on their automation journey. Listen to the podcast to follow the conversation. If you have questions about this podcast - <a href="mailto:hello@synthace.com">hello@synthace.com</a> is only an email away!

September 6, 2022

People Are The Key To Lab Automation

<a href="mailto:bgantzer@beamtx.com">Bob Gantzer</a>, Director of Lab Automation at Beam Therapeutics joins us to talk about his trials and tribulations across his lab automation journey. Here are some of the many golden threads of wisdom he speaks to: <ul> <li>How he became a lab automation guru by being a “flunky scientist”</li> <li>Taking the hard lessons of automating in a large company and raising it to a fledgling biotech company</li> <li>Why you must prioritize automation in your R&D</li> <li>Lab automation is not a technical problem, it’s a people problem, and you have to sell the dream to scientists who aren’t trained with highly integrated robotics.</li> </ul> There’s a ton of helpful things Bob said about lab automation and how he learned to be successful at implementing it. Listen to the podcast to follow the conversation. If you have any questions about this podcast - <a href="mailto:hello@synthace.com">hello@synthace.com</a> is only an email away!

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What is CABTalks by Synthace?: CABTalks by Synthace is the Computer-Aided Biology podcast hosted by Dr Fane Mensah, Life Sciences Business Director at Synthace.

We talk to the “who’s who” of our community and those working in the trenches across the diverse fields of life science. From data scientists to biologists and from investors to engineers, you will hear their stories, opinions, and expertise on everything happening at the intersection of biology and technology.

Want to learn more about Computer-Aided Biology? Go to www.synthace.com/cabtalksbysynthace
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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