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Daphne Zohar, Josh Schimmer, Brad Loncar, Tim Opler and more · Science

Biotech Hangout

A weekly discussion of all things biotech – breaking news, data, deals, and FDA actions – with a community of biotech industry leaders and experts. Join the live streams hosted by @BiotechCH, @daphnezohar, @bradloncar and @biotech1 on Twitter Spaces every Friday at 12pm ET.

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Episode 178 - April 3, 2026

03 Apr 2026
1h 0m
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The Biotech Hangout discusses current sentiment and outlook for the biotech industry, highlighting the impact of macro factors like global conflicts and interest rates on investor confidence. Despite Q1 choppiness driven by macro uncertainties, biotech has significantly outperformed the S&P 500, driven by strong micro ...

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Episode 177 - March 27, 2026

27 Mar 2026
55m
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Episode 176 - March 13, 2026

13 Mar 2026
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The Biotech Hangout panel discusses the biotech sector's resilience amidst global conflicts and rising interest rates, weighing the potential impacts on IPOs and overall market sentiment. The panel highlights positive data readouts and significant fundraising activities as indicators of sector strength, while also exam...

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Episode 175 - March 6, 2026

06 Mar 2026
52m
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The biotech sector's volatility and positive capital market developments are discussed, highlighting biotech's strong performance amid broader market uncertainties like the AI trade's controversies. Robust follow-on activity and IPOs in the biotech space are noted, with Q1 showing the strongest IPO activity in the past...

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Episode 174 - February 27, 2026

27 Feb 2026
57m
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The podcast centers on the FDA's evolving regulatory standards and their impact on biomedical innovation, particularly in rare diseases. The discussion highlights the perceived discordance between the FDA's stated goals of regulatory flexibility and its recent actions, citing examples like the CRL for Atara and Pierre ...

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Episode 173 - February 20, 2026

20 Feb 2026
59m
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The Biotech Hangout explores the evolving landscape of biotech investments, regulatory hurdles, and company-specific updates. A major theme is the increasing significance of China in out-licensing deals, driven by patent cliffs and R&D cost advantages, with projections indicating continued innovation from China. The di...

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Episode 172 - February 6, 2026

06 Feb 2026
59m
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The Biotech Hangout panel discusses the resurgence of biotech IPOs, noting a potential indicator of market health and maturity with companies launching with late-stage assets and tested platforms. They highlight the diversity of therapeutic areas attracting investment, including oncology, ophthalmology, dermatology, an...

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Episode 171 - January 30, 2026

30 Jan 2026
59m
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The Biotech Hangout podcast features a panel discussion with John Crowley, President and CEO of Bio, focusing on the competition between the U.S. and China in the biotech industry. Crowley emphasizes the importance of biotech for public health, economic growth, and national security, advocating for the U.S. to out-comp...

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Episode 170 - January 23, 2026

23 Jan 2026
59m
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The Biotech Hangout podcast centers on the state of the biotech industry, exploring factors driving optimism and potential challenges. Tim Opler's bullish outlook, supported by positive fund flows and underappreciated pricing dynamics, sets the stage. Concerns arise around FDA unpredictability, potential reversals in d...

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Episode 169 - January 16, 2026

16 Jan 2026
58m
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The biotech panel analyzes the sentiment and key takeaways from the recent JPMorgan conference, focusing on market dynamics and investment strategies for 2026. Discussions revolve around the surprising lack of M&A activity, which some view as a positive sign of companies being financially strong and choosing to remain ...

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Episode 168 - January 9, 2026

09 Jan 2026
1h 0m
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The Biotech Hangout kicks off 2026 with a discussion on the biotech sector's promising start, fueled by M&A deals and successful IPOs. The panelists express optimism about the year, citing strong fundamental progress and attractive valuations relative to other equity markets. They address potential policy overhangs, su...

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Episode 167 - December 19, 2025

19 Dec 2025
58m
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The Biotech Hangout's year-end episode reviews biotech market trends, policy impacts, and CEO performance. The discussion highlights the market's rebound after a slow start, driven by M&A activity and greater clarity on drug pricing, though follow-on activity shows signs of fatigue. Policy concerns include potential ex...

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Episode 166 - December 12, 2025

12 Dec 2025
59m
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Episode 165 - December 5, 2025

05 Dec 2025
1h 0m
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Episode 164 - November 21, 2025

21 Nov 2025
1h 0m
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Episode 163 - November 14, 2025

14 Nov 2025
57m
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Episode 162 - November 7, 2025

07 Nov 2025
1h 0m
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Episode 161 - October 31, 2025

31 Oct 2025
1h 0m
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Episode 160 - October 24, 2025

24 Oct 2025
58m
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Episode 159 - October 17, 2025

17 Oct 2025
1h 0m
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