In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and analyst Robert Sassoon speak with Eric Poma PhD, CEO of Calidi Biotherapeutics Inc (NYSE American: CLDI). The discussion focuses on how Calidi is solving the "delivery problem" in cancer treatment, and specifically how to transport cancer-killing oncolytic viruses systemically through the bloodstream without the body’s immune system neutralizing them before they reach the tumor.

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and analyst Robert Sassoon speak with Dwight Egan, CEO of Co-Diagnostics Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX), about the company’s evolution from a pandemic-era PCR testing provider to a diversified molecular diagnostics leader. In our discussion, Egan highlights the Co-DX PCR Pro, a portable, cost-effective device that delivers gold-standard PCR testing outside the lab and explains how its patented Co-Primer multiplexing technology sets it apart...

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and analyst Robert Sassoon talk with Apyron CEO Jagi Gill about the company's innovative neurostimulation technology for chronic pain, an all too prevalent affliction affecting millions of people. Gill explains why Apyron’s patient-focused approach stands out, and outlines the market opportunity and commercialization strategy.

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and analyst Robert Sassoon speak with Shaun Bagai, CEO of RenovoRx (NASDAQ: RNXT). The company is pioneering targeted oncology therapies and commercializing RenovoCath™, an FDA-cleared multi-specialty local drug delivery device for high unmet needs. We discuss the innovation and advantages of its TAMP™ (Trans-Arterial Micro-Perfusion) platform—powered by the proprietary dual-balloon catheter—and how it sets RenovoRx apart in trea...

In this WTR Healthcare Happenings Spotlight Flashcast, host Tim Gerdeman sits down with WTR's Healthcare Analyst Robert Sassoon to discuss his recently published initiation of coverage on Vivos Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VVOS). The conversation explores Vivos’ innovative approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the company's transformative shift to a vertically integrated, patient-centric business model, and the significant market opportunity ahead. Tune in for insights on growth strate...

On the latest WTR Healthcare Happenings podcast episode, we welcomed Jan Eryk Umiastowski, CFO of GenSight Biologics (Euronext Paris: SIGHT), a late clinical-stage biopharma company based in Paris, France, primarily focused on developing and commercializing novel disease-modifying gene therapies aimed at reversing vision loss from severe neurodegenerative retinal diseases. He discusses GenSight's development pipeline, what's unique about the company's approach to gene therapy and upcomi...

In our latest WTR Healthcare Happenings podcast, we welcome back Jack Lu, Director of Corporate Development at Ainos (NASDAQ: AIMD) to discuss key takes from the company's recently reported 3Q25 earnings release. He also dives into Ainos’ latest strategic partnerships with Topco and NEXCOM, its expanding IP moat with seven new patents, and outlines the roadmap for 2026—commercial scale-up, industrial deployments and expansion plans beyond Asia.

Hear about the latest dynamic developments in the therapeutic psychedelics sector in our WTR Healthcare Happenings Flashcast. Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Robert Sassoon, WTR's Senior Healthcare Analyst, discuss the October's fundraising activity surge; what has contributed to renewed investor confidence; comparisons with the hype-driven cycle of 2021; impact on valuations in the sector; and sustainability of the positive trend going ...

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, Anthony Tennyson, CEO and Co-Founder of Solvonis Therapeutics (LSE: SVNS | OTC: SLVNF), joins host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research, and analyst Robert Sassoon. The clinical-stage, UK-listed company (LSE: SVNS) focuses on developing novel medicines for high-burden CNS disorders, with its current focus primarily on Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). Our discussion delves into Solvonis' lead clinical programs, SVN-001 a...

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, Dr. Lior Shaltiel, CEO of NurExone Biologic (TSXV: NRX | OTCQB: NRXBF), and Yoram Drucker, Founder, VP of Business Development, and Active Chairman, join host Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair and Co-Founder of Water Tower Research, along with WTR Senior Equity Research Analyst Robert Sassoon. The conversation explores NurExone’s groundbreaking exosome-based ExoTherapy platform and its lead candidate ExoPTEN, designed to regenerate damaged neurons followin...

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, WTR's Tim Gerdeman, and Robert Sassoon welcomes back Nick Kadysh, Founding CEO and President of PharmAla Biotech (OTCQB: MDXXF). The discussion explores the evolving global regulatory environment for psychedelics—particularly MDMA—the ripple effects of the Lykos Therapeutics FDA Complete Response Letter (CRL) disclosures, and PharmAla’s strategic approach to research, manufacturing, and commercialization of clinical-grade MDMA and next-generation ...

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and WTR’s Robert Sassoon speak with Amit Kumar, PhD, CEO of Anixa Biosciences (NASDAQ: ANIX) to discuss t-cells and Anixa's two clinical developments, one involving the modification of CAR-T technology to overcome the challenges of treating solid tumors, specifically ovarian cancer, and the other, an innovative breast cancer vaccine that trains antigen-specific t-cells to recognize and attack breast cancer cells, especially...

We welcome back Veru's CEO Mitch Steiner to our latest WTR Healthcare Happenings podcast. In this podcast, Steiner gives us his thoughts on the latest trends in the rapidly evolving GLP-1 market for weight loss, discusses the data from enobosarm's Phase 2b data, and explains Veru's obesity drug development strategy in the wake of its recent positive interactions with the FDA.

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Happenings, host Tim Gerdeman and WTR’s Robert Sassoon speak with Marvin Slosman, CEO of InspireMD (NASDAQ: NSPR), to discuss how the company is transforming carotid artery disease treatment with its groundbreaking CGuard® Prime Carotid Stent System. The conversation covers FDA approval, clinical data, market adoption, competitive positioning, and InspireMD’s long-term growth strategy.

In this episode of the WTR Healthcare Happenings Podcast, Water Tower Research’s Tim Gerdeman and Robert Sassoon sit down with Charles Nader, CEO of Doc.com, to discuss the company’s mission to provide free basic telehealth services worldwide. The conversation covers Doc.com’s innovative use of AI and blockchain, strategic partnerships, competitive differentiation, and plans for scaling telemedicine and pharmacy services globally.

In this special Flashcast edition of the WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Podcast, host Tim Gerdeman sits down with Robert Sassoon, Senior Research Analyst at Water Tower Research, to discuss the recent wave of deal activity in the psychedelics sector. Robert breaks down major transactions, including why the AbbVie/Gilgamesh deal marks a potential turning point for the industry, and what these developments could mean for sector valuations going forward. Whether you’re an investor tracking emerging gro...

In this episode of the WTR Healthcare Happenings podcast, we are joined by Ludwig Enterprises (OTC: LUDG) Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer Marvin Hausman MD to talk about the company's innovative and proprietary mRNA genomic technology. Dr. Hausman discusses how it revolutionizes early detection of chronic inflammatory-driven diseases like cancer and advances the adoption of personalized medicine.

CEO Brent Lucas of Envoy Medical (NASDAQ: COCH), an innovative hearing health technology company and sole US-domiciled cochlear implant company joins the WTR Healthcare Happenings podcast to talk about hearing loss, the third most chronic physical condition prevalent in the US, and how Envoy's innovative device technology can disrupt the hearing solutions market that has long lacked transformative advancements. Lucas discusses Envoy's two fully implantable hearing solution p...

In our latest WTR Healthcare Spotlight podcast, we were joined by Jack Lu, Director of corporate Development at Ainos (NASDAQ: AIMD) to discuss the company's pioneering smell digitization AI technology platform, AI Nose; diversification of the platform's penetration across multiple verticals through strategic partnerships; commercialization opportunities and expansion goals.

In this episode of WTR Healthcare Spotlight podcast, we are joined by Lisata Therapeutics' (NASDAQ: LSTA) CEO David Mazzo, PhD and Chief Medical Officer Kristen Buck, MD to talk about, Certepetide, the company's novel solid tumor targeting and penetration technology with tumor microenvironment modifying properties. We also dive into the recently reported positive preliminary results from Lisata's lead program (Ascend), a Phase 2b study investigating Certepetide for metastatic pancreatic...