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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

Kevin Folta

Booking Overview

A weekly science interview show focused on biology, biotechnology, agriculture, environmental protection, and emerging health technologies, typically featuring researchers, professors, and biotech or health innovators. PR agencies could credibly pitch published scientists, agricultural and food-technology researchers, biotechnology founders, and medical-device or digital-health entrepreneurs with substantive research or product expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 502

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kevinfolta@gmail.com

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Host

Kevin Folta - Professor of molecular biology and genomics who hosts discussions about biology, engineering, agriculture, environmental protection, and food production.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Researchers, professors, biotechnology specialists, agricultural scientists, and health or biotech entrepreneurs with demonstrated expertise in a significant scientific, medical, or food-production topic.
Required Achievements:  
Published or led substantive research, Developed a biotechnology, health, or agricultural application, Founded or advanced an organization addressing a major science or public-health challenge

Recent Guest Discussions

Alexia Groff - Expressing Mammalian Myoglobin In Plants, Food Production, Biosecurity, Biosafety, And Meat Substitutes.

Indo Navar - Early ALS Detection, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Health, Patient Care, And Neurodegenerative Disease Research.

Erik Ingelsson - Rna-based Therapies, Silencing RNA, Gene Editing, Visceral Fat, Obesity, And Metabolic Health.

Cameron English - Conventional Versus Organic Farming And The Broader Debate Over Agricultural Production Methods.

Recent Topics

Science, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Genomics, Food Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta
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Gates Ag One-Technology Development for Smallholder Farmers in Africa and South Asia

October 05, 2026

In this episode, Kevin Folta interviews Brigitte Weston, the director of product development at Gates Ag One, about their mission to accelerate crop technology development for smallholder farmers in Africa and South Asia. They discuss the organization's approach to innovation, regulatory challenges, and how they foster public-private partnerships to improve food security.

Oncolytic Viruses Targeting Cancer Tumors - Dr. Eric Poma

September 28, 2026

Oncolytic viruses may offer a new way to tackle solid tumors by targeting cancer cells and activating the immune system. Dr. Eric Poma explains how Calidi Biotherapeutics is engineering a vaccinia-based virus to evade immune clearance, reach tumors, and deliver an immune-stimulating payload. He and Kevin Folta discuss the approach’s potential for cancers such as lung cancer, melanoma, renal cancer, and head and neck cancers.

The history & science behind GLP1 receptor agonists

August 31, 2026

This episode explores the fascinating history and science behind GLP1 receptor agonists, their development from animal venom to life-changing diabetes and obesity treatments, and the importance of basic research in medical breakthroughs.

Frequently asked questions

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Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta
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How do I get in touch with Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta?

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta is hosted by Kevin Folta. Its publicly listed email is kevinfolta@gmail.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.

What is the email for Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta?

The publicly listed email for Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta: kevinfolta@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta?

Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Researchers, professors, biotechnology specialists, agricultural scientists, and health or biotech entrepreneurs with demonstrated expertise in a significant scientific, medical, or food-production topic. Common among recent guests: Published or led substantive research; Developed a biotechnology, health, or agricultural application; Founded or advanced an organization addressing a major science or public-health challenge. Recent guests include Alexia Groff, Indo Navar, and Erik Ingelsson.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta cover?

Recent episodes cover Science, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Genomics, and Food Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kevinfolta@gmail.com

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