Show Notes
In this episode of The BioHub Podcast, Ben is joined by Dr. John Yu, CEO and Chairman of Kairos Pharma, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative therapies to overcome drug resistance and immune suppression in cancer. Dr. Yu brings a unique perspective from his extensive career in neurosurgery, oncology, immunology, and biotechnology entrepreneurship. Together, they explore his journey from academic medicine into biotech leadership, the science behind Kairos Pharma's approach to tackling cancer drug resistance, and the development of its lead candidate, ENV105, which targets CD105 to potentially restore sensitivity to existing cancer treatments. The conversation also examines the challenges of translating academic discoveries into clinical therapies, building and financing an emerging biotechnology company, and the opportunities ahead for improving cancer treatment outcomes. An insightful discussion on scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, and the journey from breakthrough research to meaningful patient impact.
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