Inside Biotech is an exciting podcast from BCLA, which focuses on the science behind SoCal’s most innovative new biotech companies. This monthly podcast, hosted by Riley Conover Elmer and Karishma Chhugani, two Ph.D. Candidates at USC, and is the perfect way for anyone interested in LA’s biotech community to stay informed about current progress and developments. Episodes feature conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and more about the cutting-edge science that goes on inside their companies to offer listeners diverse perspectives from experts across niches and levels in the biotech space. On Inside Biotech, science story-telling meets big business, touching on a range of themes from across the world of southern California’s biotechnology industry.
Inside Biotech
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Inside Biotech is an exciting podcast from BCLA, which focuses on the science behind SoCal’s most innovative new biotech companies. This monthly podcast, hosted by Riley Conover Elmer and Karishma Chhugani, two Ph.D. Candidates at USC, and is the perfect way for anyone interested in LA’s biotech community to stay informed about current progress and developments. Episodes feature conversations with scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and more about the cutting-edge science that goes on inside their companies to offer listeners diverse perspectives from experts across niches and levels in the biotech space. On Inside Biotech, science story-telling meets big business, touching on a range of themes from across the world of southern California’s biotechnology industry.
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Recent Episodes
July 29, 2026
Breaking Into Biotech: 5 Key Strategies to Success
In this episode of Inside Biotech, Karishma Chhugani sits down with Rene Hubert, PhD, Scientific Director of Early Career Talent and Academic Engagement at Amgen, to discuss the experiences that shaped his journey from first-generation student to biotech leader. Rene reflects on overcoming financial hardship, language barriers, self-doubt, and setbacks while staying focused on his lifelong mission to make an impact on patients through science. Rene also shares his practical five-point plan for building a successful career in biotech, emphasizing the importance of internships, embracing challenges, networking, identifying your unique strengths, and developing a personal mantra that keeps you motivated through difficult times. Whether you’re a student exploring career options or an early-career scientist looking for guidance, this inspiring conversation offers valuable lessons on resilience, mentorship, and creating a meaningful career in biotechnology.
July 8, 2026
Hosts Chat with Riley Elmer : Tips and Tricks to Improving Scientific Presentations
Host Riley Conover-Elmer shares practical strategies for creating clear, engaging, and memorable scientific presentations for any audience.
July 3, 2026
The unexpected road to changing metabolism
Host Dr. Sarah Chen interviews Philip Sell, founder of Metaba, about his unexpected journey developing novel treatments for drug-resistant infections and building a biotech startup.
44 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
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This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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