VITALS

About VITALS

VITALS, the pulse of Georgia life sciences, brings together the leaders, the thinkers, the movers, and shakers who are putting Georgia firmly in a leadership position for what is widely known as "the biology century." These closely curated conversations are led by the President & CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, Maria Thacker Goethe.  Whether it is exploring topics from policy matters and venture funding to legislative matters and artificial intelligence, Maria expertly navigates and explores to flesh out actionable information from world class guests. VITALS is brought to the community by Georgia Life Sciences in conjunction with Cloudcast Atlanta, a division of Cloudcast Media. About Georgia Life Sciences About Cloudcast Atlanta and Cloudcast Media

Publisher

Cloudcast

Category

business · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Mar 2025

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   GLS Vitals Episode 15 | From Drug Pricing to AI: What’s Reshaping the Life Sciences

   Tim Opler, Managing Director at Stifel, discusses why bioinnovation should be understood as a public good and how drug costs can undermine public trust in the life sciences. He explores the widening funding gap between early- and late-stage biotech, the effects of M&A and interest rates, how AI could reshape medicine around consumers, and what it takes to build a lasting life sciences ecosystem in Georgia. About Georgia Life Sciences As the leading advocate for the state’s dynamic and diverse life sciences sector, Georgia Life Sciences’ mission is to advance the growth of Georgia’s life sciences industry through partnerships and initiatives that accelerate innovation, investment, and job creation. To accomplish this mission, Georgia Life Sciences conducts economic development activities; advocates on behalf of its members on public policy matters; educates the public about the benefits of life sciences research and product development; and provides a network for idea exchange and cooperation. For more information on the impactful work, to join as a member, or provide support to the mission, please visit Georgia Life Sciences at https://www.galifesciences.org/ (https://www.galifesciences.org/) About Cloudcast Media As the national leader in local podcasting to create a "listen where you live" mindset, Cloudcast Atlanta, a division of Cloudcast Media, proudly produces "VITALS: The Pulse of Georgia Life Sciences" through its CauseCast platform to help amplify, augment, and accelerate the mission and reach of community social impact organizations.  For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit their website at CloudCast Media. (https://cloudcastmedia.us/) This episode was produced by Senior Associate Producer Brandon Joe. The episode was recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered by Sky Guides Atlanta, the podcast program and studio affiliated with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta, Georgia.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   GLS Vitals Episode 14 - Why Talent, Not Buildings, Make Ecosystems Work

   Devin Dunn, Vice President for Innovation of Texas Medical Center, discusses how TMC intentionally built a leading life sciences and healthcare innovation ecosystem by focusing on specialized talent, translational commercialization, and aligned public and private capital. She explains the evolution from accelerators to a venture fund, the impact of Texas-wide initiatives like CPRIT and a new dementia-focused fund, and why focus, ecosystem design, and entrepreneurs-in-residence matter for regions like San Diego seeking to turn world-class research, health systems, and supply chain assets into scalable medtech and biotech companies. About Georgia Life Sciences As the leading advocate for the state’s dynamic and diverse life sciences sector, Georgia Life Sciences’ mission is to advance the growth of Georgia’s life sciences industry through partnerships and initiatives that accelerate innovation, investment, and job creation. To accomplish this mission, Georgia Life Sciences conducts economic development activities; advocates on behalf of its members on public policy matters; educates the public about the benefits of life sciences research and product development; and provides a network for idea exchange and cooperation. For more information on the impactful work, to join as a member, or provide support to the mission, please visit Georgia Life Sciences at https://www.galifesciences.org/ (https://www.galifesciences.org/) About Cloudcast Media As the national leader in local podcasting to create a "listen where you live" mindset, Cloudcast Atlanta, a division of Cloudcast Media, proudly produces "VITALS: The Pulse of Georgia Life Sciences" through its CauseCast platform to help amplify, augment, and accelerate the mission and reach of community social impact organizations.  For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit their website at CloudCast Media. (https://cloudcastmedia.us/) This episode was produced by Senior Associate Producer Brandon Joe. The episode was recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered by Sky Guides Atlanta, the podcast program and studio affiliated with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta, Georgia.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   GLS Vitals Episode 13 - Turning Biotech Uncertainty Into a Competitive Advantage

   Uncertainty isn’t going away. From AI and geopolitical shifts to supply chain disruption and changing healthcare policy, today’s life sciences leaders are navigating a landscape where the only constant is change.But what if uncertainty isn’t just something to manage—it’s something you can use to your advantage? In the latest episode of Vitals, Gary Lynch, Founder & CEO of The Risk Project and author of Uncertainty Advantage: Single Point of Failure or Opportunity?, shares insights from decades of advising global companies on how leaders can turn uncertainty into opportunity. Gary explores how organizations can: • Build resilience in an unpredictable environment • Identify opportunity amid disruption • Move beyond traditional risk management • Create organizations that are more adaptable and innovative About Georgia Life Sciences As the leading advocate for the state’s dynamic and diverse life sciences sector, Georgia Life Sciences’ mission is to advance the growth of Georgia’s life sciences industry through partnerships and initiatives that accelerate innovation, investment, and job creation. To accomplish this mission, Georgia Life Sciences conducts economic development activities; advocates on behalf of its members on public policy matters; educates the public about the benefits of life sciences research and product development; and provides a network for idea exchange and cooperation. For more information on the impactful work, to join as a member, or provide support to the mission, please visit Georgia Life Sciences at https://www.galifesciences.org/ (https://www.galifesciences.org/) About Cloudcast Media As the national leader in local podcasting to create a "listen where you live" mindset, Cloudcast Atlanta, a division of Cloudcast Media, proudly produces "VITALS: The Pulse of Georgia Life Sciences" through its CauseCast platform to help amplify, augment, and accelerate the mission and reach of community social impact organizations.  For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit their website at CloudCast Media. (https://cloudcastmedia.us/) This episode was produced by Senior Associate Producer Brandon Joe. The episode was recorded, engineered, mixed and mastered by Sky Guides Atlanta, the podcast program and studio affiliated with the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta, Georgia.

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