Episodes: 49
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
absolute.geneius@thermofisher.com
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Jordan Ruggieri - Co-host of a molecular biology podcast focused on PCR technologies, research applications, laboratory workflows, and scientist career stories.
Lisa Crawford - Co-host of a molecular biology podcast focused on PCR technologies, research applications, laboratory workflows, and scientist career stories.
Fathima Ishara Isham - Infectious Bronchitis Virus In Poultry, Qpcr And Digital PCR Comparison, Animal Studies, Viral Detection, And Scientific Career Development
John Pfeifer - Conventional PCR, Qpcr, Digital PCR, Multiplexing, Taqman Assays, Assay Validation, And Laboratory Career Development
Donna Paznar - Streptococcus Pneumoniae Surveillance, Qpcr, Nested PCR, Sequencing, Bacterial Serotypes, And Molecular Infection Diagnostics
When the signal is barely there – strategies for rare target detection
October 07, 2026
In this Science Snapshot episode of Absolute Gene-ius, Lisa Crawford and Jordan Ruggieri revisit conversations with researchers working at the limits of molecular detection. Dr. Nikhil Ram Mohan explains how digital PCR revealed viral RNA signals that were difficult to detect by qPCR and how absolute quantification helped expose subtle differences. Dr. Clarence Lee discusses finding known biomarkers and mutations in complex samples, including circulating tumor DNA and cell and gene therapy ap...
When qPCR says negative – finding IBV with digital PCR
September 16, 2026
Chickens cough, coronaviruses persist, and molecular methods can reveal more than meets the eye.In this episode of Absolute Gene-ius, University of Calgary researcher Fathima Ishara Isham joins Lisa Crawford and Jordan Ruggieri to explore infectious bronchitis virus (IBV), a coronavirus that affects poultry health and can disrupt egg production. Ishara explains how IBV can move beyond the respiratory tract, why vaccination strategies differ for broilers and layers, and the practical challenge...
Better together – how qPCR and dPCR complement each other
September 02, 2026
Choosing between qPCR and digital PCR isn't about finding a winner, it's about asking the right scientific question. In this Science Snapshot, Jordan Ruggieri and Lisa Crawford revisit insights from researchers including Corbin Schuster, Nikhil Ram Mohan, Brandi Kiel Reese, Pavla Brachova, Nehemiah Seth Alvarez, Raquel Muñoz, Rounak Feigelman, and Brian Bahder to explore how qPCR and dPCR work together across a wide range of applications. From environmental DNA and pathogen surveillance to CO...
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Absolute Gene-ius is hosted by Jordan Ruggieri and Lisa Crawford. Its publicly listed email is absolute.geneius@thermofisher.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
The publicly listed email for Absolute Gene-ius: absolute.geneius@thermofisher.com.
Podseeker estimates Absolute Gene-ius reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Absolute Gene-ius typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Researchers, university scientists, molecular diagnostics leaders, assay-development specialists, and technical experts with direct experience applying PCR or related molecular biology methods. Common among recent guests: Published or applied research in molecular biology or molecular diagnostics; Leadership of specialized research or diagnostic programs; Hands-on expertise developing, validating, or applying PCR-based assays. Recent guests include Fathima Ishara Isham, John Pfeifer, and Donna Paznar.
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Recent episodes cover Science, Molecular Biology, Pcr, Digital Pcr, and Molecular Diagnostics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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