A casual conversational podcast about the non-scientific parts of life in the biotech industry, this show contains conversations about topics including career paths, side hustles, and whatever is going on in the field right now. Hosted by Maria Nattestad and Robert Aboukhalil, this show includes a mix of interviews with guests doing interesting things in this space, answering listener questions, and otherwise just talking about topics we think are interesting, all while avoiding the actual science as much as possible. We're taking the conversations we might have at a conference cocktail hour and bringing them to you on your walk, drive, or while you do dishes.

OMGenomics Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Maria Nattestad and Robert Aboukhalil
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A casual conversational podcast about the non-scientific parts of life in the biotech industry, this show contains conversations about topics including career paths, side hustles, and whatever is going on in the field right now. Hosted by Maria Nattestad and Robert Aboukhalil, this show includes a mix of interviews with guests doing interesting things in this space, answering listener questions, and otherwise just talking about topics we think are interesting, all while avoiding the actual science as much as possible. We're taking the conversations we might have at a conference cocktail hour and bringing them to you on your walk, drive, or while you do dishes.
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Recent Episodes

February 12, 2026
012: Why is Plasmidsaurus sequencing so cheap?
We visit Plasmidsaurus and spoke with CEO Mark Budde about why they are offering sequencing for so cheap, what surprises came up when their customers first got whole plasmid sequencing, and how sequencers are like bread machines. Join the discussion in the comments on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ss8H6VUQBGo Where to find us online: https://omgenomics.com

August 13, 2025
011: AI in biology: distinguishing hype from reality
We talk about the promise and the perils of AI and dive into a particular case where AI was used to predict enzyme function and gave results that looked really promising, but were not quite right. Learn more about the online Master of Science program from the University of Florida Department of Microbiology and Cell Science: https://microbiologyonline.ifas.ufl.edu/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social-paid&utm_campaign=omgenomics&utm_term=ms&utm_content= Join the discussion in the comments on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_mDC1r6tUb0 Where to find us online: https://omgenomics.com

June 23, 2025
010: Leaving academia is not a failure, it's a choice, with Ashley Moses
Ashley Moses discusses scientists' diverse career options beyond academia and shares insights from PhDPaths, a resource exploring PhD graduates' career paths, in an interview with the host.
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