In this live taping of Lab Rats to Unicorns, John Flavin and Jeff Karp discuss the challenges and triumphs of bringing lab research to market, the evolving landscape of biotech startups, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in driving scientific breakthroughs.

Dr. Jeff Karp is a renowned figure in the biotechnology sector, known for his groundbreaking work and innovative approaches in the field. With a career that bridges both academic research and industry application, Dr. Karp has been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biotechnological solutions to some of healthcare's most pressing challenges. Jeff is the Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a Professor at Harvard Medical School, Affiliate Faculty at MIT & The Broad Institute, and Principal Faculty at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute His expertise spans a range of areas, including drug delivery systems, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering. Dr. Karp's work is characterized by a commitment to translational research, aiming to bring laboratory discoveries into practical medical use. His leadership in various biotech initiatives and collaborations has been instrumental in driving forward the boundaries of medical science and patient care. Jeff has won numerous awards around his innovations and entrepreneurial successes.