Columbia University Bio Bytes

About Columbia University Bio Bytes

Welcome to Bio Bytes! Tune in for interviews with prominent scientists working at the intersection of Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Check out our sister podcast "BioWorks" (https://anchor.fm/bioworks) for great discussions on life science-related business, investing, and policy. To support our podcast: https://securepay.cuit.columbia.edu/payment/pub/sponsor-sbi/https://securepay.cuit.columbia.edu/payment/pub/sponsor-sbi/ Please email celinecotran1@gmail.com with any inquiries about Bio Bytes. Logo credit: Vivian Shi (vgs2110@columbia.edu)

Publisher

Columbia Biotech Society

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Mar 2019

Latest episode

2 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Feb 2026

   Protecting the Genome with Alberto Ciccia: DNA Repair, Immunity, and Future Therapies

   Alberto Ciccia, Professor of Genetics and Development at Columbia University, joins us to discuss how cells protect their genomes and how these pathways intersect with cancer and immunity. He explains how his lab uses CRISPR-based genome-editing tools to map the DNA damage response and uncover new therapeutic targets. We also talk about his recent Cell study showing how the DNA damage response factor SMARCAL1 shapes immune signaling and tumor immune evasion. Throughout the conversation, Professor Ciccia reflects on mentorship, scientific creativity, and how advances in DNA repair research could translate into better diagnostics and treatments for patients. Hosted by Sophia Deng.

2. 

   8 Sept 2025

   Bio Bytes 44: AI to Bridge Biology and Medicine with Dr. Nima Aghaeepour

   Stanford University Professor Dr. Nima Aghaeepour interviews with the host about using AI to bridge biology and medicine, offering insights into predictive models and startup creation.

3. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Bio Bytes 43 [BenchtoBedside Series]: Pediatric Cardiology and AI with Dr. Son Duong

   Dr. Son Duong, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai, interviews with the host about how AI is revolutionizing pediatric cardiology by improving access and generating new insights.

Who has been a guest on Columbia University Bio Bytes

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Nima Aghaeepour
• Dr Son Duong
• Dr Laura Duvall
• Dr Meg Rosenblatt

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

586

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 25 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

12

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

32

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