The guest is Robert Coughlin, former CEO of the Mass Biotech Council, joins to shed light on the importance of NIH funding for medical research and the impact of innovative drugs like GLP-1 on the healthcare system. They delve into the challenges of drug pricing, the need for ongoing innovation, and the ethical considerations in healthcare delivery. The episode concludes with an engaging discussion on the famous Gardner Museum art heist and a clinical case highlighting the complexities of diagnostic imaging.    Topics 00:36 Feedback and Upcoming Topics 01:55 Winter Health and Flu Season 06:04 Vaccine Skepticism and Measles Outbreak 11:50 Weight Loss Drugs and Health Insurance 20:51 NIH Funding Cuts and Biotech Industry 22:26 Interview with Robert Coughlin 38:03 The Impact of Innovative Cancer Treatments 38:50 The Evolution of Medical Therapies 43:04 Challenges in Delivering Advanced Therapies 46:36 Cystic Fibrosis: A Personal Crusade 55:09 The Gardner Museum Heist: Unsolved Mystery 01:04:18 Incidental Findings in Medical Imaging 01:09:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts