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New Podcast Episode: Innovation Day 2026

Innovation Day 2026, held August 19 at UAMS, brought together more than 100 researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors, attorneys, and industry leaders to explore how discoveries can move toward real-world impact. Throughout the day, speakers shared insights on funding, intellectual property, regulatory pathways, technology transfer, and commercialization, highlighting the importance of collaboration and practical conversations in advancing innovation. In this new episode, hear recorded highlights from guest speakers featured during the first portion of Innovation Day 2026 and revisit some of the ideas and perspectives that shaped the event. Listen to the episode now.

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October 7, 2026
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New BioVentures Podcast Episode Features Dr. Marie Burdine’s Research on Kidney Transplant Outcomes

BioVentures has released a new podcast episode featuring Dr. Marie Burdine, a member of the most recent AR Health Ventures Accelerator cohort. In the episode, she discusses her team’s research on a drug designed to reduce delayed graft function (DGF), a complication that can occur following kidney transplantation. DGF affects approximately 30% of kidney transplant recipients and is often associated with damage to donor kidneys during transport. Dr. Burdine’s team is evaluating whether adding the drug to organ preservation solutions can reduce injury and improve recovery after transplantation using a preclinical pig transplant model. According to the discussion, early findings indicate faster recovery of kidney function and reduced tissue injury. The research aims to improve transplant outcomes and increase the number of donor organs suitable for transplantation.

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June 11, 2026