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Inside the rise of real-time diagnostics and the promise of proteomics
Description
In this episode of the Tacos & Tech Podcast, host Neal Bloom sits down with CEO of Pictor, a diagnostics company transforming healthcare through proteomics-the science of understanding what the body’s proteins are doing right now.
They explore how this next-generation technology is shifting the medical world from slow, reactive testing to real-time, accessible diagnostics for both humans and animals. From Jamie’s early days at Quest Diagnostics to Pictor’s move from New Zealand to San Diego, this episode is a front-row seat to how health innovation really happens.
Whether you’re building a biotech startup or just curious about how your body actually works, this conversation reveals what’s next for diagnostics-and why it matters now more than ever.
Key Topics Covered
* What proteomics is-and why it matters more than ever
* The shift from DNA-based tests to real-time protein diagnostics
* Pictor’s expansion to Carlsbad and why San Diego is a healthtech hotspot
* How regulatory clarity is speeding up innovation
* Lessons in leadership and conviction from Jamie’s founder journey
* Making diagnostics faster, cheaper, and more personal
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