Research Forward Podcast
Episodes
Honoring a Pioneer: The Life and Legacy of Pete Willan
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special and heartfelt episode of Research Forward, we honor the life and legacy of Pete Willan, a remarkable leader whose five decades of ser...
Breaking Barriers in Clinical Research: How Prelude Is Redefining Data Management
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Research Forward, we sit down with Tommy Jackson, CEO of Prelude, to explore how technology is transforming clinical research. Tomm...
Smart Cages, Smarter Science: Olden Labs’ Disruptive Approach
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward Podcast, host David Mayo welcomes Dr. Michael Florea, co-founder and CEO of Olden Labs, a Harvard-trained synt...
Zebrafish and the Future of Drug Discovery
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward Podcast, host David sits down with Arantza Muriana, Chief Investigational Officer and CEO of Biobide’s Amer...
Beyond Willpower: The Genetic Roots of Obesity in Dogs and Humans
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward Podcast, host David Mayo sits down with Dr. Eleanor Raffan, veterinary surgeon and geneticist at the Universi...
AAALAC International: Converging Excellence in Animal Welfare and Science
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward Podcast, host David Mayo welcomes Javier Guillén, Senior Director at AAALAC International, for a deep dive in...
Advances in Perioperative Care: Enhancing Animal Welfare and Science
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward Podcast, host David Mayo sits down with Professor Paul Flecknell, a global authority on laboratory animal wel...
The Future of Lab Animal Science: From 3Rs to AI Innovations
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Professor Jan-Bas Prins, a prominent figure in lab animal science and an a...
Beyond the Protocols: Flexibility, Leadership, and Lessons from the Frontlines
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the Research Forward Podcast, host David Mayo sits down with Dr. Dvir Mintz, Director of the Preclinical Research Authori...
Electrophysiology to Neurofeedback: New Frontiers in Treating Neurological Disorders
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Dr. Lily Iskhakova, a leading neuroscientist from the Weizmann Institute. ...
Innovative Education in Biomedical Research: The Interdisciplinary Approach of MorphoPHEN
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Professor Livia D'Angelo, the driving force behind the MorphoPHEN program...
Enhancing Animal Welfare: Challenges and Triumphs Across Four European Countries
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Dr. Viola Galligioni, a veterinarian with extensive experience in laborato...
Virtual Reality in Medicine: Enhancing Patient Experience and Improving Outcomes
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Mireia Cigarrán, CEO and founder of VRPharma, an innovative company using...
The Future of Medical Imaging: From Radiotracers to AI-Enhanced PET Scans
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Professor Adriana Tavares, a leading expert in translational molecular ima...
Little Pigs, Big Impact: Revolutionizing Research with Miniature Models
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Adrian Zeltner, a leading expert in mini pig care, handling, anesthesia, a...
Advancing Animal Welfare: The Role of 3D Printing in Modern Surgical Education
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Dr. Diego Celdran-Bonafonte, an expert in surgical training and biomedical...
The Science of Liver Health: From Fibrosis to Cell Line Authentication
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Professor Ralf Weiskirchen, a leading expert in liver diseases and head of...
Mental Health in Animal Care: From Compassion Fatigue to Self-Care Strategies
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Alison Hopkins, a qualified registered animal technologist, to discuss the...
Unlocking the Secrets of Zebrafish: Recent Innovations to Future Breakthroughs
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Dr. Ana Cristina Borges, Head of the Aquatic Platform at the Gulbenkian In...
Innovating Vaccines: Groundbreaking Work with Ovum SPF
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, we interview Sergio Salazar, a veterinarian, biomedical consultant and the co-founder of Ovum SPF, a ...
The Importance of Openness in Fostering Transparency in Science
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Research Forward podcast, host David Mayo interviews Bella Lear, the Chief Executive of Understanding Animal Research Oceania. ...
Uncovering Human Evolution: Climate, Diet, and Neanderthal Resilience
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Ana B. Marín-Arroyo, a researcher in human evolution, delves into her work on the resilience of past human groups, focusing on ...
Advancing Veterinary Pathology and Research with Dr. Jennifer Brazzell
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Brazzell, the Head of Anatomic Pathology at IDEXX BioAnalytics, shares her extensive experience and insights into the fi...
Charting the Course of Veterinary Clinical Trials and Innovations with Dr. Patxi Sarasola
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Patxi Sarasola shares his extensive experience in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry. He discusses his educational background...
Introducing the Research Forward Podcast
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Research Forward Podcast is dedicated to exploring the world of research and innovation. Hosted by David Mayo, each episode features conversatio...
Deep Dive into Health Monitoring with Dr. Robert Livingston
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Robert Livingston shares his journey from being a rural dairy cattle veterinarian to his current role in diagnostics and infectio...