🧬 How do you turn Nobel Prize-winning research into life-saving medicines? 💊

From discovering RNA splicing to co-founding two biotech giants, Phillip Sharp has spent decades bridging the gap between fundamental science and patient treatment. His work led to the first FDA-approved RNAi drug and the technology that enabled COVID vaccines. Don't miss the new PBS documentary "Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution" premiering October 6, 2025.

🎙️ In the latest episode of International Business Today, "How a Biotech Founder Won the Nobel Prize," host Ravi Sarathy sits down with Dr. Phillip Sharp, Nobel Laureate and MIT Institute Professor, to explore:

🎯 How the discovery of RNA splicing revolutionized medicine and won a Nobel Prize 🚀 Building Alnylam from startup to $60 billion biotech leader over 16 challenging years 💡 Overcoming clinical trial failures, funding crises, and market skepticism 🌍 Expanding from rare diseases to chronic conditions affecting millions globally

💡 Whether you're a scientist, entrepreneur, or business leader, this episode reveals how breakthrough research becomes breakthrough medicine through persistence, strategic partnerships, and patient-focused innovation.

About the guest: Dr. Phillip Sharp is MIT Institute Professor Emeritus and 1993 Nobel Prize winner in Medicine for discovering RNA splicing. He co-founded Biogen (1978) and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (2002), pioneering the biotech industry and RNAi therapeutics. His work contributed to treatments for rare genetic diseases and the lipid nanoparticle technology used in COVID vaccines. He has mentored generations of scientists and entrepreneurs while serving on numerous biotech company boards.

Learn more about Dr. Phillip Sharp: https://ki.mit.edu/people/faculty/sharp

PBS Documentary "Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution" Premieres October 6, 2025 at 10 PM on PBS INDEPENDENT LENS 📺 Watch on PBS: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/cracking-the-code/ 📺 Stream on PBS App: Available after broadcast

🌍 How do you ensure quality and safety in study abroad programs worldwide? ✈️

With over 800 institutional members representing 90% of U.S. students studying abroad, the Forum on Education Abroad sets the standards for international education. From establishing best practices to addressing emerging challenges like political polarization and technological disruption, the organization shapes how millions of students experience global education.

🎙️ In the latest episode of International Business Today, host Paula Caligiuri sits down with Melissa Torres, President & CEO of the Forum on Education Abroad, to explore:

🎯 How standards development ensures quality and safety in international education 🌟 Managing risk and liability across diverse global programs and providers 📚 Creating transformational learning experiences that bridge cultural divides 🚀 Addressing modern challenges from political tensions to technological change

💡 Whether you're in higher education administration, international program development, or student services, this episode reveals how industry standards protect students while enabling life-changing educational experiences abroad.

About the guest: Melissa Torres is President & CEO of the Forum on Education Abroad, with two decades of experience in higher education and program development. She previously served as Vice President for Academic Programs at IES Abroad, supervising 36 international study centers across Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Her experience includes leadership roles at Brown University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and The Ohio State University, plus consulting work at Accenture and Global Vision International.

Learn more about Melissa Torres: https://www.forumea.org/the-forum-team.html https://www.forumea.org/education-abroad-the-career-catalyst.htmlForum on Education Abroad: https://www.forumea.org/

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💰 How is cryptocurrency reshaping the future of global finance? 🌍

Digital currencies are no longer on the sidelines—they're entering mainstream financial systems with profound implications for banking, regulation, and international business.

🎙️ In the latest episode of International Business Today, "Cryptocurrency Goes Mainstream," host Paula Caligiuri interviews co-host Professor Ravi Sarathy from Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business to explore:

🔗 The evolution from Bitcoin to stablecoins and regulatory frameworks 🏦 How traditional banks are responding to cryptocurrency disruption 🌐 The geopolitical implications of dollar-backed digital currencies 💡 Smart contracts and blockchain innovations transforming business transactions

💡 Whether you're a financial professional, global business leader, or someone navigating digital transformation, this episode offers crucial insights into the cryptocurrency revolution reshaping our economy.

https://youtu.be/cPJqoN11Pwg

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What happens when artificial intelligence doesn’t have access to millions—or even thousands—of data points? In this episode, Dr. Sarah Ostadabbas, Associate Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Northeastern University and Director of the Augmented Cognition Lab, makes the case for why the future of A.I. depends on learning from small data.

She explains how her team tackles high-stakes problems in healthcare, defense, and autonomous systems by using advanced techniques like transfer learning, domain adaptation, simulation, and collaboration with domain experts. From diagnosing rare diseases with only a few samples to off-road military vehicle training in extreme weather, Sarah illustrates how small data solutions are essential when data is scarce, private, or expensive to label.

We also discuss her upcoming Machine Learning with Small Data course, launching on Coursera in Summer 2025, which teaches industry professionals and researchers how to apply data-efficient A.I. in real-world settings.

About the Guest:

Sarah Ostadabbas leads Northeastern University's Augmented Cognition Laboratory. Her research focuses on building intelligent systems that can learn effectively from limited or imperfect data, with applications ranging from healthcare to military and security domains. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas and has received multiple awards for her theoretical and interdisciplinary contributions to machine learning, computer vision, and artificial intelligence.