<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/pathfinders-in-biopharma/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Pathfinders in Biopharma]]></title><podcast:guid>f1c5f9d4-36d2-589b-a71b-8150e0f51803</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:22:35 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 RBC Capital Markets]]></copyright><managingEditor>RBC Capital Markets</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Perspectives from the cutting edge of biotech and pharma.

The fast-changing world of biopharma places a premium on trusted market insights from industry experts who can turn change into a competitive advantage. Stay ahead of the curve with our latest podcast series.

Lead today. Define tomorrow.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png</url><title>Pathfinders in Biopharma</title><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>RBC Capital Markets</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>RBC Capital Markets</itunes:author><description>Perspectives from the cutting edge of biotech and pharma.

The fast-changing world of biopharma places a premium on trusted market insights from industry experts who can turn change into a competitive advantage. Stay ahead of the curve with our latest podcast series.

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Define tomorrow.</description><link>https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Perspectives from the cutting edge of biotech and pharma.]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Investing"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Business News"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>No biotech bubble – but can the sector’s rally persist through 2026?</title><itunes:title>No biotech bubble – but can the sector’s rally persist through 2026?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Strong launches, positive sentiment, flowing capital, and favorable macro and policy indicators: the signals remain strong as the biotech sector enters 2026. Yet investors may need to search harder for opportunities this year, according to new RBC research. Brian Abrahams, Head of Global Healthcare Research, highlights some of the classes set for new breakthroughs, and points to the potential tripwires that lie ahead as biotech looks to continue its near-historic rally.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Strong launches, positive sentiment, flowing capital, and favorable macro and policy indicators: the signals remain strong as the biotech sector enters 2026. Yet investors may need to search harder for opportunities this year, according to new RBC research. Brian Abrahams, Head of Global Healthcare Research, highlights some of the classes set for new breakthroughs, and points to the potential tripwires that lie ahead as biotech looks to continue its near-historic rally.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4c26c6ba-facf-4fb8-a62a-c49a6284ec64</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4c26c6ba-facf-4fb8-a62a-c49a6284ec64.mp3" length="12760665" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:14</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>MindMed: Rethinking brain health with psychedelic therapy</title><itunes:title>MindMed: Rethinking brain health with psychedelic therapy</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Over the last 18 months, MindMed has undergone an extraordinary transformation. 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CEO Rob Barrow outlines the company's ambitious goals and the path to potentially transforming mental healthcare at RBC's Global Healthcare Conference.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d416eb6-79f7-492e-a42e-fc8ac331687a</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d416eb6-79f7-492e-a42e-fc8ac331687a.mp3" length="17299012" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>11:58</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Funding the future of retinal health with Eyepoint</title><itunes:title>Funding the future of retinal health with Eyepoint</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Eyepoint CFO George Elston provides insights on the evolving space of retinal disease treatment, focusing on capital allocation, medical innovation, industry engagement and financial prudence. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Eyepoint CFO George Elston provides insights on the evolving space of retinal disease treatment, focusing on capital allocation, medical innovation, industry engagement and financial prudence. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8a27d093-4a28-4e3e-b536-5f89bf8fec27</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8a27d093-4a28-4e3e-b536-5f89bf8fec27.mp3" length="17627398" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>How Blackstone Life Sciences is bridging the innovation gap</title><itunes:title>How Blackstone Life Sciences is bridging the innovation gap</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Paris Panayiotopoulos, Senior Managing Director at Blackstone Life Sciences, shares how the firm’s broad life sciences strategy has been advancing innovation across the life sciences ecosystem in three key ways: late-stage product financing (Collaboration) and new company creation (Ownership), and non-dilutive financing (Credit and Royalties). 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Speaking at RBC Capital Markets’ Global Healthcare Conference, Nath shares his vision for Compass and the future of psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Compass Pathways CEO Kabir Nath believes psilocybin-based therapy could be transformational for patients with treatment-resistant depression—and his company is already preparing to deliver it at scale. Speaking at RBC Capital Markets’ Global Healthcare Conference, Nath shares his vision for Compass and the future of psilocybin therapy for treatment-resistant depression.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c3284849-45c3-44a5-a1f7-32f49319d4d5</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c3284849-45c3-44a5-a1f7-32f49319d4d5.mp3" length="12131705" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Cidara’s pursuit of universal flu protection with a single dose</title><itunes:title>Cidara’s pursuit of universal flu protection with a single dose</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Every year, flu vaccine manufacturers have to guess what strains to target next season, with varying success. <a href="https://www.cidara.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cidara Therapeutics</a> believes it may have a better alternative. President and CEO Jeff Stein explains how Cidara's laser-like focus on developing CD388, a single-dose antiviral targeting all flu strains, has brought the 40-person company on the verge of a public health breakthrough.</p><p><a href="https://www.cidara.com/news/cidara-therapeutics-announces-positive-topline-results-from-its-phase-2b-navigate-trial-evaluating-cd388-a-non-vaccine-preventative-of-seasonal-influenza/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cidara announces positive topline results from its phase 2b NAVIGATE trial evaluating CD388</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cidara.com/about/#leadership" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">President and CEO Jeff Stein Bio</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every year, flu vaccine manufacturers have to guess what strains to target next season, with varying success. <a href="https://www.cidara.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cidara Therapeutics</a> believes it may have a better alternative. 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Expected interest rate cuts and improving valuations across public and private markets are creating a compelling environment for deals, entrances, exits, and trades to take shape.</p><p>In this episode, biotech venture capital experts assess the sector’s sharper focus on funding fundamental science, evolving deal structures, including the return of reverse mergers and dual-track processes, and the key therapeutic modalities that are driving momentum in the market.</p><p>Hear from Andrew Aherrera, Partner at Panacea Venture; Jeni Lee, Partner at Pivotal Life Sciences; Regina Salvat, Principal at Sofinnova; and Noël Brown, Head of US Biotechnology Investment Banking at RBC Capital Markets, as they share their fresh perspectives on the dynamic forces propelling the biotech industry forward.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">10f99098-8682-45ba-a820-0030949956da</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/40f19118-d90e-41e8-afd2-d596903873c1/1008576-Pathfinders-Endpoints-VC-Panel-Rebroadcast-S1-V2-1.mp3" length="33974149" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>Pharma Understands Phase One Data – But Does the Market?</title><itunes:title>Pharma Understands Phase One Data – But Does the Market?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Public biotech Pyxis Oncology is taking forward its innovative work on ADCs. 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Brian Abrahams, MD and Head of Biotech Research at RBC Capital Markets joins the Pathfinders in Biopharma podcast to consider how this, together with other policy developments in the U.S. and worldwide, might affect a resurgent biotech sector.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Drug pricing is already an issue in the U.S. election campaign. 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This episode was originally published on RBC's Strategic Alternatives podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As the U.S. economy shows positive signs for growth, inflation, and interest rates in 2024, RBC Capital Markets’ RBC Capital Markets’ Michael Reid, Blake Gwinn, Vito Sperduto and Larry Grafstein analyze the challenges posed by consumer spending, political gridlock, and quantitative tightening. 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Capital raising in challenging markets comes with additional risks, leading venture capital firms and crossover investors to identify creative, unconventional deal structures and strategies that are redefining the biotech investment landscape. </p><p>Join Chen Yu, Founder &amp; Managing Partner at TCGX, Matthew Young, Managing Director at Longitude Capital, Arsani William, CIO &amp; Managing Partner at Logos Capital, and RBC’s Noël Brown, Head of US Biotechnology Investment Banking, for a roundtable discussion exploring how investors across the biotech ecosystem are navigating market complexity to put dollars to work creatively to manage risks, maximize rewards, and stimulate growth.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In an era characterized by macro headwinds and profound market volatility, the biotech industry continues to raise capital to fuel drug development, clinical trials, and innovation. Capital raising in challenging markets comes with additional risks, leading venture capital firms and crossover investors to identify creative, unconventional deal structures and strategies that are redefining the biotech investment landscape. </p><p>Join Chen Yu, Founder &amp; Managing Partner at TCGX, Matthew Young, Managing Director at Longitude Capital, Arsani William, CIO &amp; Managing Partner at Logos Capital, and RBC’s Noël Brown, Head of US Biotechnology Investment Banking, for a roundtable discussion exploring how investors across the biotech ecosystem are navigating market complexity to put dollars to work creatively to manage risks, maximize rewards, and stimulate growth.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">49d0941d-d33c-441c-8efc-6dbbc5f13237</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:00:00 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Capital Markets looks forward to a robust end to the year, John Hoffman and Jason Levitz, Co-Heads of Healthcare Equity Capital Markets explore how the firms who succeed in an especially dynamic market will be those willing to embrace new ways of thinking about unlocking value.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d4d2f155-2f97-43b0-ad17-dbd88ab4a935</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/0f914902-b154-4626-b783-10ec78e2dc44/1008259-Pathfinders-ECM-Update-S2-V2.mp3" length="30251575" 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The bankruptcy rate of biotechs is historically among the lowest of US publicly traded companies, however, companies are failing and there is still a widely held belief that too many biotech companies are in existence today. What are the hallmarks of companies that will not make it, and when does it make sense to ‘call it’ or divest?</p><p>In this episode of Pathfinders in Biopharma, hear from Jerel Davis, Managing Director at Versant Ventures, Otello Stampacchia, Founder &amp; Managing Director at Omega Funds, Simeon George, CEO &amp; Managing Partner at SR One and RBC’s Noël Brown, Head of US Biotechnology Investment Banking, for a roundtable discussion on navigating the path to growth. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.rbccm.com/en/gib/biopharma]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6be8d8d2-dd71-4db8-9eb5-51e118aafdc0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/116bc31d-280a-4d9c-b085-35536df7b990/6MJ-PBGROFtb3W_BUMMKPfOQ.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/d50016a4-bbf4-4ece-a03a-947f431a73c6/1008067-Pathfinders-Endpoints-Webinar-Rebroadcast-S1-V1.mp3" length="46168256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode><podcast:season>2</podcast:season></item><item><title>How Biotech M&amp;A is Redefining the Strategic Landscape</title><itunes:title>How Biotech M&amp;A is Redefining the Strategic Landscape</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Given current macro and regulatory headwinds, determining the optimal time to sell a biotech company is a multifaceted decision that requires careful consideration of several key factors. Hear from industry veterans Ted Love, Marc de Garidel, and Abbas Kazimi who share their insights on a new era of M&amp;A in a panel moderated by RBC Capital Markets Analysts Dr. Brian Abrahams, Dr. Luca Issi and Dr. Gregory Renza. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Given current macro and regulatory headwinds, determining the optimal time to sell a biotech company is a multifaceted decision that requires careful consideration of several key factors. 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Learn why healthcare momentum is building and how smaller deals are shaping M&amp;A across the sector in the latest episode of Pathfinders in Biopharma. </p><p>This podcast also features insights from Andrew ‘Cal’ Callaway, Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking, Ahmed Attia, Managing Director of Healthcare M&amp;A, and Co-Head of US M&amp;A, David Levin. </p><p>This podcast episode was originally broadcast on Strategic Alternatives, the RBC M&amp;A podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hear from Vito Sperduto, RBC’s Co-Head of Global M&amp;A, and his panel of RBC Capital Markets’ expert bankers on how large healthcare firms with strong balance sheets are putting cash to work — driving a ‘fast and furious’ surge of M&amp;A activity in the second half of the year and into 2024. 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