Feb. 21, 2025

From Pharma to Diagnostics: A 20-Year Innovation Journey

From Pharma to Diagnostics: A 20-Year Innovation Journey

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Kris Franklin, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and clinical diagnostics who founded Clinicore Labs to revolutionize clinical...

In this episode of the Life Science Success Podcast my guest is Kris Franklin, a seasoned professional with nearly 20 years of experience in pharmaceutical, agricultural, and clinical diagnostics who founded Clinicore Labs to revolutionize clinical testing through innovative technologies. With a graduate degree from Vanderbilt and a history of groundbreaking developments, including patenting the first small volume blood method for hormone quantification, Kris brings a wealth of expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to the world of clinical diagnostics.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:40 Sponsor Message: Bio on the Bayou 2025
02:14 Guest Introduction: Kris Franklin
02:54 Kris Franklin's Early Career and Education
15:55 Transition to Clinical Labs and Diagnostics
22:47 Building and Managing Labs
32:18 Developing Innovative Diagnostic Tests
34:54 Innovating COVID Testing with Saliva
36:37 From COVID to Wound and UTI Testing
37:46 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Lab Testing
38:44 Introducing the One Touch System
40:34 Revolutionizing Athletic Performance Monitoring
43:46 Comprehensive Endocrine Mapping
45:38 Direct-to-Consumer Testing and Innovations
55:30 Concerns About Overregulation
01:00:04 The Thrill of Problem Solving
01:04:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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