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<p>AI can already diagnose some conditions faster than humans. Robots are entering hospitals. So, are we heading towards a future without doctors?</p><br><p>Nicola Hill sits down with UCB's Vice President and Head of...
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Hypothesize That!
Hosted by UCB Biopharma · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Hypothesize That! , the UCB science podcast where science meets conjecture and curiosity, and the biggest ‘What If’s’ come to life. Join host Nicola Hill as she delves into the most provocative trends, theories, and questions shaping the future of discovery and development with top scientists, industry leaders, and patient advocates. From the transformative power of AI and virtual labs to the rise of decentralized clinical trials and patient-centred gene therapies, each episode tackles the big questions shaping pharma's future. This podcast is produced and funded by UCB. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Hypothesize That! about?
Welcome to Hypothesize That!, the UCB science podcast where science meets conjecture and curiosity, and the biggest ‘What If’s’ come to life. Join host Nicola Hill as she delves into the most provocative trends, theories, and questions shaping the future of discovery and development with top scientists, industry leaders, and patient advocates.
Who hosts Hypothesize That!?
Hypothesize That! is hosted by UCB Biopharma. The show has published 12 episodes to date.
What has Hypothesize That! covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The last doctor? Will AI, data and robotics make clinicians obsolete? | Hypothesize That!" (22 October 2026, 34 minutes), "Pilotitis vs not invented here syndrome | Hypothesize that! (CRIMES AGAINST INNOVATION)" (22 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "The last doctor? Will AI, data and robotics make clinicians obsolete? | Hypothesize That!" (22 October 2026, 34 minutes).
How often does Hypothesize That! publish?
Hypothesize That! publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 12 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Hypothesize That!?
Booking probability for Hypothesize That! is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Hypothesize That! requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Hypothesize That!'s contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Hypothesize That! are Scientific Research & Development and Pharmaceuticals. Hypothesize That! has an education audience.
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UCB Biopharma hosts Hypothesize That!, an education podcast with 12 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 22, 202611 minS0<p>In this special Crimes Against Innovation episode, host Nicola Hill hears two charges against pharma.</p><br><p>Erik Janssen, UCB’s Vice President and Head of Digital Care Transformation, argues that ‘pilotitis’ is...
- Oct 22, 202634 min
AI can already diagnose some conditions faster than humans. Robots are entering hospitals. So, are we heading towards a future without doctors? Nicola Hill sits down with UCB's Vice President and Head of Digital Care...
- Oct 22, 202611 min
In this special Crimes Against Innovation episode, host Nicola Hill hears two charges against pharma. Erik Janssen, UCB’s Vice President and Head of Digital Care Transformation, argues that ‘pilotitis’ is 'the most...
Jul 22, 202614 minS1<p>In this special Crimes Against Innovation episode, host Nicola Hill hears two charges against the research system. </p><p> </p><p>Professor Raj Chovatiya argues that the academic model is putting the brakes on...
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- Jul 22, 202614 minS1
In this special Crimes Against Innovation episode, host Nicola Hill hears two charges against the research system. Professor Raj Chovatiya argues that the academic model is putting the brakes on innovation...
Episode #5
Beyond One: How Will Multi-Specific Therapies Redefine Modern Medicine? | Hypothesize That!
Jul 22, 202631 minS1<p>In this episode, we ask a defining question: will multi-specific therapies revolutionize how we treat complex diseases? Host Nicola Hill is joined by Dr Joe Rastrick (UCB) and Professor Raj Chovatiya (Rosalind...
Episode #6
Beyond One: How Will Multi-Specific Therapies Redefine Modern Medicine? | Hypothesize That!
Jul 22, 202631 minS1In this episode, we ask a defining question: will multi-specific therapies revolutionize how we treat complex diseases? Host Nicola Hill is joined by Dr Joe Rastrick (UCB) and Professor Raj Chovatiya (Rosalind Franklin...
Episode #4
Secrecy in Science vs. Risk-Averse Funding | Hypothesize That! (CRIMES AGAINST INNOVATION)
Apr 29, 202614 minS1<p>Deep in the shadowy corridors of laboratories and the silent pages of medical journals, progress can falter, not for lack of brilliance, but because of the systems surrounding it. Ideas are delayed, discoveries are...
Episode #4
Smart Drugs, Dumb Trials: Rethinking the Foundations of Drug Development | Hypothesize That!
Apr 29, 202632 minS1<p> Are today’s clinical trials fit for the future of medicine, or are they holding innovation back?</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, host Nicola Hill, is joined by Professor Maddie Parsons, Dean of Research Excellence...
Episode #3
Gender Bias in Trials vs. Five-to-Ten-Year Promise | Hypothesize That! (CRIMES AGAINST INNOVATION)
Aug 1, 202510 minS1<p>In the darkened corridors of laboratories and the silent pages of medical journals, there are stories rarely spoken about—tales of brilliance that burned too bright, and ideas that strayed into catastrophe. This...
Aug 1, 202530 minS1<p>Is scientific innovation enough to drive the future of gene therapy, or is patient engagement the missing key? Join host Nicola Hill as she explores this question with Laurence Woollard, a rare disease advocate, and...
Episode #2
Theranos Deception vs. Incrementalism’s Trap | Hypothesize That! (CRIMES AGAINST INNOVATION)
Jun 10, 20259 minS1<p>In the shadowy corridors of laboratories and the silent pages of medical journals, there lie tales that have seldom been told. Tales of ambition that flew too close to the sun, of genius that turned into folly, and...
Episode #2
Within the Next 10 Years, Will Traditional Clinical Trials Be Obsolete? | Hypothesize That! (FULL)
Jun 10, 202529 minS1<p>Could the clinical trials of the future operate seamlessly in the background of our daily lives? In this episode, host Nicola Hill explores the hypothesis that fully virtualised decentralized clinical trials (DCT)...
Episode #1
The Milestone Menace vs. The Hunger for Innovation | Hypothesize That! (CRIMES AGAINST INNOVATION)
Apr 11, 202516 minS1<p>Deep in the shadowy corridors of laboratories and the silent pages of medical journals, secrets lie waiting to be uncovered - tales of ambition that soared too high to the sun, ideas that derailed progress, and...
Apr 11, 202528 minS1<p>In this episode, we tackle a transformative question: will traditional wet labs be rendered obsolete by digital and AI-powered innovations? Host Nicola Hill is joined by Professor Russ Altman from Stanford...
Recent guests
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Gary Monk
healthcare innovation expert, NVCLR
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Dr. Raj Chovatiya
assistant professor of dermatology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School
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Dr Joe Rastrick
UCB
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Professor Raj Chovatiya
Rosalind Franklin University
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