Natural Products: The Next Frontier in Drug Discovery

In this episode of the omg OMx podcast, Pelle Simpson, Senior Scientist at Enveda Biosciences, joins us to share his experiences and how Enveda Biosciences is using natural products to shape drug discovery.

00:39 - Introduction: Pelle's diverse background, from analytical chemistry to 3D printing, electrical engineering to how he joined Enveda Biosciences

03:18 - Pelle's "OMG" moment: How he got started in natural products drug discovery

05:25 - The significance of Enveda Biosciences within the natural products landscape

07:44 - The role of mass spectrometry and high-throughput screening in drug discovery

11:03 - The diverse sample sources of medicinal plants for research and how Enveda Biosciences expands their library

12:10 - The humble beginnings of Enveda Biosciences: : The CEO's personal experience with herbal medicine and the potential of natural products

13:28 - How Pelle's educational and experiential background influences his work and shaped his approach to industrializing natural products drug discovery.

18:04 - The parallels and differences between academia and industry, and how Enveda Biosciences combines the best of both worlds

19:35 - The art of balancing diverse projects

20:40 - Overcoming innovation blocks, staying inspired and refocused

21:54 - Enveda's strategy of internalizing various aspects natural products space, and what other factors are needed for long-term success

23:48 – 3D printing skills showdown: Kate's timsTOF SCP vs. Pelle's student's ubiquitin protein structure.

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