Dr. Amol Deshpande shares his journey from a Toronto upbringing to a diverse career spanning chronic pain medicine, emergency and cardiac care, healthcare consulting, and venture support at MaRS. He reflects on key experiences at UHN, WSIB, Toronto Rehab, and AIoT Health, as well as launching his podcast Reboot Health.

Amol also discusses the state of Canadian life sciences, the need for genuine collaboration, and the importance of clear national vision. He closes with personal reflections on fatherhood and what’s next in his mission to improve healthcare and innovation in Canada.

Join us for an engaging conversation with Nima Zamani, co-founder of Cobionix, as he shares the inspiring journey of building a cutting-edge robotics company. Discover how Cobionix is revolutionizing healthcare with its needle-free AI-powered robotic injection technology, addressing labor shortages, and pioneering autonomous medical solutions. Nima also delves into the challenges of entrepreneurship and the critical role of human-robot collaboration in transforming the medical field.

In this episode Jonathan Bramson walks us through his path from childhood in Montreal to pursuing a PhD at McGill and becoming a leading voice in gene and cell therapy. He reflects on early influences, academic anxieties, and the unexpected turns that led him into oncology and biotech. We explore the evolution of gene therapy, the power of mentorship, the realities of building in the life sciences sector, and the creativity behind developing new treatments. Jonathan also shares what he's most proud of—both personally and professionally—and his aspirations for the future of universal cell therapy.