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February 1, 2025 • 43 mins
Meet Casper Barnes, co-founder and CEO of AminoChain, discusses the intersection of biobanking and blockchain technology. Barnes, who has a background in economics, neuroscience, and biotech, shares insights on decentralized science (DeSci) and how his company aims to revolutionize the use of biosamples in preclinical research. They delve into the importance of transparency and patient consent, and how blockchain can address these issues. Barnes also talks about AminoChain's partnerships, tech stack, challenges, funding, and future goals. The podcast highlights the ethical implications, potential for increased research efficiency, and the importance of building trust in the healthcare system through technology. šŸŽ™ļøHealth Unchained is one of theĀ Top 100Ā HealthcareĀ Technology PodcastsĀ on the web - Check us out on Feedspot (https://podcast.feedspot.com/healthcare_technology_podcasts/) Timestamps 00:00 Meet Casper Barnes: Journey and Background 01:43 Understanding Decentralized Science (DeSci) 02:48 The Importance of Biobanking and Blockchain 03:33 Casper's Personal Story and Inspiration 06:27 Challenges in Biobanking and Consent Rates 09:57 AminoChain's Vision and Technology 15:42 Current Network and Recent Funding 22:42 Advice for Startups in the DeSci Space 24:24 Partnerships and Future Plans 26:30 Distributed Node Architecture and NFT Marketplace 27:51 Choosing the Right Blockchain: Polygon to Optimism 29:26 Future Collaborations and Industry Criticisms 30:39 Tokenization Concepts and Patent Law 39:30 Privacy Compliance and De-Identification Challenges 43:54 Long-Term Goals and Impact on Biomedical Research 46:18 Outlook for 2025 and Regulatory Changes 49:42 Personal Insights: Books and Physical Activity 50:53 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Key quote 'We want to build an entirely new on-chain bio economy... where patients can benefit directly from scientific research using their samples.' Guest Links LinkedIn Aminochain website Mentioned resources Ep. 108 - Jelani Clark The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz Health Unchained Links Supercast – Sign up to access premium content Website Telegram LinkedIn X
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