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Making Life Sciences Simple

The podcast pulling back the curtain on the scientific breakthroughs changing our lives. Hosted by Eliot Forster — scientist, entrepreneur, and thirty-year veteran of biotech.

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Eliot Forster

Eliot Forster

I've spent over thirty years in biotech and pharma — as a CEO, board member, and professor. I get to see what's coming: the therapies in development, the medical research gaining momentum, the discoveries that will change how we treat disease. Most of it never reaches the public in a way that's clear, accurate, or accessible. I wanted to change that. So I created The Life Sci Fantastic.

30+Years in life sciences
2Seasons
18+Expert guests

Season 2 — Now Live

S1 Trailer
Season 1 · 2 min
Series One Trailer
Find out about the life sciences — the science of our bodies and the breakthroughs that are changing our lives.
Tony de Fougerelles S1 E1
Season 1 · 25 min

What Are Vaccines?

What are vaccines, and how do they work? Eliot speaks to Tony de Fougerelles, who was vital in developing the COVID-19 vaccine and has spent decades hunting for new medicines.

Ness Bermingham S1 E2
Season 1 · 23 min

What Is Gene Editing?

What is gene editing, how can it be used, and should we be concerned? Eliot is joined by Ness Bermingham to explore how gene editing can address diseases like sickle cell anaemia that have defied effective treatments.

Prof. Sandra Strauss S1 E3
Season 1 · 26 min

Explaining Cancer

In the UK, one in two adults will get cancer. Eliot speaks to Professor Sandra Strauss, an expert in bone and tissue cancers, about how modern science is generating new possibilities for patients.

Dr. Alise Reicin S1 E4
Season 1 · 22 min

Treating Cancer

Eliot looks at how science is offering new and promising treatments for cancer. Dr Alise Reicin talks about the challenges of turning a scientific idea into a transformative new drug.

Trevor Lawley & Tim Sharpington S1 E5
Season 1 · 25 min

Bugs for Drugs?

Eliot explores the microbiome — the world of microbes living inside us. He meets Trevor Lawley and Tim Sharpington of Microbiotica, using bugs as drugs to address a range of diseases.

Harpreet Singh S1 E6
Season 1 · 23 min

Cells Under the Microscope

How are cells being used as a powerful tool to fight disease? Eliot meets Harpreet Singh, CEO of Immatics, who has devoted his career to discovering innovations in cell technology.

Simon Westbrook S1 E7
Season 1 · 23 min

From Bench to Bedside

How does a treatment go from a scientist's mind to the patient's bedside? Eliot meets Simon Westbrook, founder of Levicept, who developed a breakthrough medicine for osteoarthritis.

Richard Marshall S1 E8
Season 1 · 24 min

Understanding (and Treating) Aging

Can aging be cured? Eliot meets Richard Marshall, CEO of Juvenescence, who is leading cutting-edge research into the mechanisms of aging and developing drugs to treat its consequences.

Bill Hicks S1 E9 — Bonus
Season 1 · 14 min

Business of Biotech

Eliot steps back from the science to look at the business of biotech. Bill Hicks, co-chair of the life sciences practice at Mintz, reflects on the highs and lows of drug development and finance.

Dr James Brown S2 E1
Season 2

Dr James Brown

Season 2 kicks off with Dr James Brown — exploring the latest breakthroughs in life sciences and the science shaping modern medicine.

Dr Quinn Wills S2 E2
Season 2

Dr Quinn Wills

Can AI cure liver disease? Dr Quinn Wills joins Eliot to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming our understanding and treatment of liver conditions.

Dr Rich S2 E3
Season 2 · 14 May 2025

Dr Rich

Dr Rich S2 E4
Season 2 · 28 May 2025

Dr Rich

James McIlroy S2 E5
Season 2 · 11 Jun 2025

James McIlroy

Emma Johnson and Chas Bountra S2 E6
Season 2 · 25 Jun 2025

Emma Johnson & Chas Bountra

George Tomeski S2 E7
Season 2 · 9 Jul 2025

George Tomeski

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S2 E8
Season 2 · 23 Jul 2025

Series Finale

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