S2 Ep 2 | Disrupting & Democratizing Medical Research with Caspar Barnes

In this episode of Innoveum, host Misha da Vinci talks to Caspar Barnes, founder and CEO of AminoChain, a startup leveraging blockchain technology to revolutionize medical research. They explore the intersections of technology, bioethics, and personalized healthcare, and discuss how blockchain can empower individuals with ownership and equity in their medical data.

00:55 Meet Caspar Barnes

02:01 Caspar's Early Life and Inspiration

07:31 The Birth of AminoChain: From Personal Experience to Innovation

14:20 Challenges in Medical Data Ownership and Blockchain Solutions

23:20 The Journey of Building AminoChain

34:49 Building the MVP and Initial Challenges

35:26 Scaling Issues and R&D Needs

36:29 Hiring and Developing Advanced Features

37:16 Launching the Specimen Center

38:04 The Vision for AminoChain

38:59 The Importance of Blockchain in Healthcare

44:29 Future Scenarios: With and Without Blockchain

54:11 Community Questions and Insights

55:58 Addressing Privacy and Compliance

01:04:25 Final Thoughts and Advice for Innovators

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Learn more about AminoChain: https://aminochain.io/

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