Welcome to Conversations Life Science Leaders Aren’t Having. In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Howard Berman, founder and CEO of Coya Therapeutics.
Howard has had a distinguished career in big pharma, playing a pivotal role in the development and commercialization of billion-dollar drugs. However, his life took an unexpected turn when his father, Dr. Louis Berman, was diagnosed with dementia and rapidly declined. Howard witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of neurodegenerative diseases on patients and their families, which inspired him to use his expertise to make a difference.
In our conversation, Howard shares his personal journey and the founding of Coya Therapeutics. He explains how his company is using cutting-edge science to develop therapies that tackle the underlying causes of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on improving patients’ quality of life.
We also gain insight into the challenges of drug development and the importance of staying true to a vision, even when faced with tough market conditions. Throughout our discussion, Howard pays tribute to his father and the role he played in inspiring his work.
Tune in to learn more about Howard’s passion for improving the lives of patients with neurodegenerative diseases, the science behind Coya’s innovative approach, and the courage and persistence required to break away from the norms in drug development.
Some highlights of our conversation include:
1:34 – Who is Howard Berman?
5:57 – Personal Mission to Curing Neurodegenerative Disease
8:59 – Coya’s Unique Approach
11:27 – Unifying Around Passion
13:25 – Honoring my dad, Dr. Louis Berman
19:04 – Fuel for Creativity in a Difficult Market
20:58 – Democratization of Innovation
23:00 – Driving the Next Gen of Innovation
26:00 – Breaking Away from “This is how it’s done”
29:03 – How the Journey Has Changed me
31:36 – Who I’m Becoming
33:34 – One Conversation for Every CEO
To connect with Howard, you can find him in these places:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/howard-berman-phd-8b19681b8/
Web-site: https://coyatherapeutics.com/