Episode # 68: Affordable Live Cell Banking with Acorn Biolabs
My guest this week is Dr. Drew Taylor, co-founder, and CEO of Acorn Biolabs.
In this episode, Dr. Taylor and I discuss live-cell banking, current applications for such cells, and future applications such as anti-aging, organ regeneration, and more. Acorn Biolans is an affordable way for people to have access to their live cells. If you can afford Netflix, you can afford to bank your cells with Acorn Biolabs.
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Dr. Drew Taylor is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Acorn Biolabs. Biologist and former professional athlete, Drew has charted his path across molecular cell biology, science, and baseball with steadfast passion over his career.
He completed a Masters in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering. Drew has enjoyed a successful career in professional minor league baseball as a pitcher for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Philadelphia Phillies, charting parallel paths across both professional sports and science. Prior to joining Acorn, Drew spent several years as Chief Science Officer at Epic Capital Management working across the flourishing biotech start-up community, and prior to that, he was part of the Mount Sinai Hospital Bioengineering of Skeletal Tissues Team. He has been widely published across international medical journals with a specific focus on tissue engineering and sports medicine.
Drew has been featured on CBC Live, Breakfast Television, CityTV, The Agenda, Canada AM, and CTV National News among others. Recently, Drew’s talk on regenerative medicine & genetics was featured at Collision, MaRS Health Innovation Week, Big Data AI Toronto as well as at Elevate Tech Fest.
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EPISODE TAKEAWAYS
[04:05] Dr. Taylor opens up about his life and how he got to where he is today…
[07:55] What is tissue engineering?..
[13:09] After Dr. Taylor got his PHD what led him to this slightly different path?..
[27:40] How do you capture healthy cells and make sure you have them as a resource?..
[30:17] Cell banking from hair follicles?..
[36:50] When is the best time to bank your cells?..
[41:12] What exactly does Acorn Biolabs do? How do you know your cells are safe and secure?..
[43:40] What technologies are currently available for banked cells? What does the timeline look like for when different uses will be available?
[53:00] Regenerating organs using stem cells..
[59:00] Is it possible to use a family member's banked cells?..
[62:30] What is the age of the youngest and oldest clients at Acorn Biolabs?..
[64:46] Who can access Acorn Biolabs services financially and location wise?..
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