Where Biotech Innovation Really Happens: 50th Episode Special with Wolfgang Halter, Jacob Oppenheim, and Dave Johnson

Data in Biotech

To mark our 50th episode, host Ross Katz brings back three visionary leaders—Dave Johnson (Dash Bio), Wolfgang Halter (Merck Life Science), and Jacob Oppenheim (RAVen)—together for a reflection on the evolution of biotech. They unpack the realities behind AI hype, the future of data-driven innovation, and what’s really changing in drug development.

​​What You'll Learn in This Episode:

>> Where real innovation is emerging across startups, big tech, and academia

>> The biggest misconceptions about data in biotech—and why they persist

>> What it takes to build trust in AI-powered biotech tools

>> Why progress in biotech depends as much on execution as it does on breakthroughs

>> How industry veterans see the future of automation, regulation, and global competition

Meet Our Guests

Dave Johnson is CEO and Co-Founder of Dash Bio and former Chief Data & AI Officer at Moderna. He’s pioneering automation in clinical bioanalysis to accelerate drug development.

Wolfgang Halter leads Data Science at Merck Life Science, developing tools like BayBE to optimize R&D through smarter data modeling and open-source innovation.

Jacob Oppenheim is a Venture Partner at RAVen and co-founder of Fresnel. With a PhD in Biological Physics, he champions the transition to digital-native biopharma.

About The Host

Ross Katz is Principal and Data Science Lead at CorrDyn. Ross specializes in building intelligent data systems that empower biotech and healthcare organizations to extract insights and drive innovation.

Connect with Our Guest:

• Sponsor: CorrDyn, a data consultancy
• Connect with Dave Johnson on LinkedIn
• Connect with Wolfgang Halter on LinkedIn
• Connect with Jacob Oppenheim on LinkedIn

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This episode is brought to you by CorrDyn, the leader in data-driven solutions for biotech and healthcare. Discover how CorrDyn is helping organizations turn data into breakthroughs at CorrDyn.