Struggling to find the right biotech partners? Not sure where to start or how to approach potential collaborators?
In this episode, hosts James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and Elaine Hamm, PhD, break down the key strategies for identifying, evaluating, and engaging with the right collaborators in the biotech industry. They share insights from years of experience in tech transfer, startups, and corporate partnerships to help you make smarter connections that drive innovation forward.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- What makes a successful biotech collaboration—and red flags to watch out for.
- How to approach potential partners with a compelling value proposition.
- The biggest mistakes biotech professionals make when building partnerships.
Whether you're in academia, a startup, or an established biotech company, this episode will help you refine your approach to finding the right collaborators. Tune in now!
Links:
Connect with
Elaine Hamm, PhD, and
James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, and learn about
Tulane Medicine Business Development and the
School of Medicine.
Check out
The BioPlanner.
Connect with
Carol Curtis, PhD,
Lee Hamm, MD, and
Alexis Ducote, PhD.
Listen to our previous episodes on
Partnering,
Partnering Systems, and
Networking as an Introvert.
Check out
The Bullpen,
BIO,
AdvaMed, and the
AAIH.
Check out
LSU Health.
Check out
The University of Mississippi and connect with
Allyson Best, MBA.
Check out
Xavier University of Louisiana and connect with
Kaneisha Akinpelumi, MSW.
Check out
Auburn University and connect with
Patrick Reed, RTTP.
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BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025.
Learn more about
BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast.
Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.