Transcribed
Transcribed explores the human stories behind biotech breakthroughs. Benchling CEO Sajith Wickramasekara sits down with scientists, founders, and R&D leaders to talk candidly about the decisions shaping modern biotech. From career pivots to breakthroughs, setbacks, and lessons in leadership, these are real conversations with the people moving science forward.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 4
- Years Active
- 2025
Jake Becraft on going all in on mRNA and proving skeptics wrong
Jake Becraft reflects on making bold bets in mRNA, the journey from lab bench to biotech founder, and the state of science today.
(00:00) Introduction to Jake Becraft
(00:39) Betting big on mRNA — befo…
Karen Akinsanya on the future of computational drug discovery
Karen Akinsanya unpacks the rise of computational drug discovery, what it takes to prove impact of new technologies, and the importance of setting realistic expectations for AI.
(00:00) Introduction t…
Sara Kenkare-Mitra on saving drug programs and following your curiosity
Sara Kenkare-Mitra talks about resilience, risk, and the kind of leadership it takes to save failing drug programs — and make medicines that matter.
(00:00) Introduction to Sara Kenkare-Mitra
(00:36) T…
Patrick Hsu on betting big: CRISPR, AI, and building science in the open
Patrick Hsu reflects on the early days of CRISPR, the power of mentorship, and how AI and open science will reshape the future of research.
(00:00) Introduction to Patrick Hsu
(01:06) Realizing how big…