In our inaugural episode, we are joined today by Dorottya Nagy-Szakal, MD, PhD, the Chief Medical Officer at Biotia. In her current role, she is responsible for implementing novel genomic-based technologies, providing clinical implementation of microbiome and virome data, and engaging healthcare leaders.... During the COVID-19 pandemic response efforts, she drove strategy and communication with the FDA, CDC, NYS DOH, and NYC Health and Hospitals and currently works to support the adaptation of novel diagnostic tools for global pandemic preparedness. Dr. Nagy-Szakal is the President of the New York Hungarian Scientific Society and passionate about mentoring women and minorities in the scientific field and startup world.