Léa is the CEO and co-founder of Cycalana Bio, she has a PhD from Cambridge in clinical neurosciencesLéa started Cyclana Bio nearly a year ago and announced a £5 million seed round in October co led by NfX and Eka Ventures We talk her personal journey of getting diagnosed with endometriosis, experience with using HBC for endometriosis management as well as how she manages her triathlon training and recovery We then move into the work and research herself and her team are doing in Cambridge to build whole tissue disease models from menstrual fluid and lab work to study tissue mechanisms which will identify early biomarkers and druggable targetsAs well as why and how you should donate your menstrual blood to science! You can donate your period to CyclanaBio hereAs always any questions or feedback, drop me an email - [email protected] notes: Our podcast sponsor is Progyny Global. A company that provides best-in-class fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and menopause benefits for the modern global workforce. Progyny Global offers an inclusive platform that connects employees with top experts, clinics, and treatments around the world. To learn more visit: https://progynyglobal.com/#contact or to get in touch with our team directly via email ([email protected]) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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