"From Microbiology to Market: Elaine Hamm’s Drug Development Journey"

In this inspiring episode, biotech entrepreneur Elaine Hamm shares her journey from a PhD microbiologist to a leader in early-stage drug development. With over a decade of experience in building and managing biotech ventures, Elaine dives deep into her passion for tackling unmet medical needs—especially in hearing loss, tinnitus, MS, endometriosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Elaine talks candidly about the realities of managing multiple companies, how she vets new opportunities, and what it really takes to succeed in the high-risk world of biotech. She shares her views on work-life balance, her love for learning, and how personal experiences drive professional passion.

Listeners will gain insights into:

• Why early-stage drug development is so high risk—and so rewarding

• How Elaine’s team and background empower her to manage multiple startups

• The science behind regenerating hair cells in the ear (and curing deafness in guinea pigs!)

• Why choosing the “road less traveled” in biotech markets can be a strategic advantage

• How to build trust and a strong network in entrepreneurship

• Her advice to her 25-year-old self and aspiring life science founders

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