Listen in on our conversation with Rob Etherington, CEO of Clene Nanomedicine, a company pioneering nanotherapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's. Rob discusses Clene's unique approach to improve mitochondrial function through a novel nanotherapeutic called CNM-au8, which has shown promising outcomes in clinical trials. He highlights the challenges in drug development, including funding and FDA approval processes, and underscores the importance of resilience, continuous learning, and strategic partnerships in advancing biotech innovations. The episode also touches on Rob's personal philosophy on leadership and the importance of women in leadership roles.https://clene.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-etherington-431718/ Qualio website:https://www.qualio.com/ Previous episodes:https://www.qualio.com/from-lab-to-launch-podcast Apply to be on the show:https://forms.gle/uUH2YtCFxJHrVGeL8 Music by keldez