Join us as we discuss viral diagnostics and pharmacology with Dr. Nigel McCracken, Chief Operating Officer of Virax Biolabs. Dr. McCracken shares his expertise in drug development, focusing on oncology and infectious diseases, and discusses the company's pioneering work in detecting immune responses and diagnosing viral diseases. The conversation covers the impact of technology advancements in the past decade, the introduction of the Immune Select Profile in the Virax Immune T Cell Diagnostic Platform, and the evolving landscape of viral diagnostics post-COVID-19. Dr. McCracken also shares insights on maintaining high-quality standards in R&D and offers advice for aspiring professionals in the fields of drug development and diagnostics.

https://www.viraxbiolabs.com/

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:40 Meet Dr. Nigel McCracken
01:29 Nigel's Journey in Pharmacology
05:08 Innovations at Virax Biolabs
09:05 Impact of COVID-19 on Viral Diagnostics
12:53 Ensuring Quality in Diagnostics
16:37 Future Trends in Viral Diagnostics
20:20 Advice for Aspiring Researchers
23:13 Nigel's Personal Insights
24:20 Conclusion and Farewell

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