Life Sciences 360
Life Sciences 360 is an interview show that educates anyone on challenges, trends, and insights in the life-sciences industry. Hosted by Harsh Thakkar, a life-sciences industry veteran and CEO and co-founder of Qualtivate, the show features subject-matter experts, business leaders, and key life-science partners contributing to bringing new therapies to patients worldwide. Harsh is passionate about advancements in life sciences and tech and is always eager to learn from his guests— making the show both informative and useful.
Life Sciences 360
How Amprion’s Test is Changing ALS, Dementia, and Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
Learn how misfolded proteins trigger cascading effects in the brain, leading to these devastating conditions, and how early detection can change the trajectory of treatment. Whether you’re curious about ALS, Parkinson’s, Dementia, or the role of molecular diagnostics.
In this insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on conditions like ALS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, and Dementia. Our guest, Russ Lebovitz, co-founder of Amprion, explains their groundbreaking work in detecting misfolded proteins, the primary culprits behind these diseases. From early diagnosis to understanding the role of technology and AI in healthcare, we explore how Amprion’s revolutionary diagnostic tools are shaping the future of brain health.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the episode
00:13 - Amprion's unique approach to neurodegenerative diseases
00:40 - Misfolded proteins as the root cause
01:25 - Background of the guest, Russ Lebovitz
02:56 - Amprion's elevator pitch and core focus
03:59 - How Amprion detects misfolded proteins
05:57 - Misfolded proteins and their role in diseases
07:45 - The amplification process used by Amprion
09:27 - The causes of protein misfolding
12:29 - How Amprion's test works
14:05 - Early diagnosis through amplification
17:27 - Availability and expansion of Amprion's technology worldwide
21:03 - The role of AI in diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases
23:47 - Challenges in integrating AI into healthcare
27:17 - Predictions for future breakthroughs
32:35 - Collaboration between diagnostic tools, AI, and drug development
36:23 - Conclusion and closing remarks
🔗 Connect with Russ
- Amprion website: (https://www.ampriondx.com)
- Learn more about misfolded proteins and their role in brain diseases: (https://www.ampriondx.com/science)
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