{"podcast":{"title":"Iowa Tech Podcast","slug":"iowa-tech-podcast-7097920","podcast_index_feed_id":7097920,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/542257/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/542257","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/2/a/c/72ac7d9f691d5bf3e55e3c100dce7605/Tech_square.png","author":"Kaylee Williams","episode_count":74,"summary":"Welcome to the Iowa Tech Podcast, your gateway to the vibrant world of technology and innovation right here in Iowa. Each week, we dive into the dynamic landscape of Iowa's tech industry, showcasing the brilliant minds, groundbreaking startups, and transformative ideas that are shaping the future. Join our host, Kaylee Williams, as we sit down with tech entrepreneurs, industry experts, and thought leaders who are driving change and pushing boundaries in fields ranging from artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to agtech and clean energy. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding innovator, or simply tech-curious, the Iowa Tech Podcast offers insider insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice to keep you at the forefront of the digital revolution. Tune in to explore how Iowa is making waves on the global tech stage and discover how you can be a part of this exciting journey.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920"},"episode":{"title":"Inhalable, Room-Temp, Needle-Free: Immuno‑Nanomed's Vaccine Moonshot","slug":"inhalable-room-temp-needle-free-immuno-nanomed-s-vaccine-moonshot","published_at":"2026-02-10T14:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/inhalable-room-temp-needle-free-immuno-nanomed-s-vaccine-moonshot","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920","url":"https://f8302322-1d6c-46da-acd0-a4cdad4ddaab.libsyn.com/inhalable-room-temp-needle-free-immunonanomeds-vaccine-moonshot","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/f8302322-1d6c-46da-acd0-a4cdad4ddaab/Tech_Interview_with_Balaji.mp3?dest-id=4673877","summary":"On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, CEO and founder of ImmunoNanoMed, to explore a moonshot innovation: a dry-powder, needle-free vaccine platform called \"powder wax\" that's inhaled through the nose. Balaji explains how their particle-based technology could deliver stronger, faster mucosal immunity right where respiratory pathogens take hold, improve protection against variants, and eliminate the cold chain—potentially slashing costs and enabling at-home, self-administered vaccination. He also shares how the platform could multiplex vaccines (think flu, RSV, COVID, pneumonia) and extend to companion animals and even livestock and poultry via mass-vaccination approaches, with an eye toward DIVA compatibility and safeguarding human health supply chains. 💡 Find this show on your favorite player: https://iowapodcast.com/immunonanomed... 🗞️ Be first to get new interviews: https://iowapodcast.com/subscribe/ 🐖 Get a free $30 gift card from Jethro's BBQ: https://iowapodcast.com/jethrosbbq Balaji traces the technology's origins to a Seahawk collaboration between Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, then details ImmunoNanoMed's path from lab success to commercialization: building a cross-functional team, partnering with CROs to get FDA-ready, pursuing scalable, high-quality manufacturing, and engaging potential big-pharma partners—all targeted over the next 6–18 months. He reflects on Iowa's innovation ecosystem (Startup Factory, I-Corps, IEDA, InnoVenture) and why he's committed to proving world-class health tech can emerge from the Midwest. The episode closes with personal notes on mentors, teamwork, and family, plus a call for collaborators. Learn more or get in touch at immunonanomed.com. Chapters: 00:00 In…","meta_description":"On this episode of the Iowa Tech Podcast, host Kaylee sits down with Dr. Balaji Narasimhan, CEO and founder of ImmunoNanoMed, to explore a moonshot innova…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1629,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/episodes/inhalable-room-temp-needle-free-immuno-nanomed-s-vaccine-moonshot/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/iowa-tech-podcast-7097920/inhalable-room-temp-needle-free-immuno-nanomed-s-vaccine-moonshot.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}