<p>Meet Casper Barnes, co-founder and CEO of AminoChain, discusses the intersection of biobanking and blockchain technology. Barnes, who has a background in economics, neuroscience, and biotech, shares insights on decentralized science (DeSci) and how his company aims to revolutionize the use of biosamples in preclinical research. They delve into the importance of transparency and patient consent, and how blockchain can address these issues. Barnes also talks about AminoChain's partnerships, tech stack, challenges, funding, and future goals. The podcast highlights the ethical implications, potential for increased research efficiency, and the importance of building trust in the healthcare system through technology.</p><p></p><p>🎙️Health Unchained is one of the <strong>Top 100 Healthcare Technology Podcasts</strong> on the web - Check us out on <a href="https://podcast.feedspot.com/healthcare_technology_podcasts/">Feedspot</a> (<a href="https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwGNL4%2BcbFOUVBcod%2Fegb9%2BVjH%2BjoGubnSQn3GNDiFfq1ZCDqGxvpFhUIzh395Q7A9Y9S8PYc6eQe3McaxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFQkeRvfhoV3hHEoWFVgUBFrHElEBr5ZOFCJZGRRGFvpFDRRF%2FO6dVSIdXhAhVAj4RwwjVcO%2FlE4YGk4V7hrazB%2FN4hK636FbFvNL4hBLCfZaDiFH%2BN%2BTVhQfUd3dWR0FS9bvSAPsmlgqK1U%3D">https://podcast.feedspot.com/healthcare_technology_podcasts/</a>)</p><h2></h2><h2>Timestamps</h2><p>00:00 Meet Casper Barnes: Journey and Background</p><p>01:43 Understanding Decentralized Science (DeSci)</p><p>02:48 The Importance of Biobanking and Blockchain</p><p>03:33 Casper's Personal Story and Inspiration</p><p>06:27 Challenges in Biobanking and Consent Rates</p><p>09:57 AminoChain's Vision and Technology</p><p>15:42 Current Network and Recent Funding</p><p>22:42 Advice for Startups in the DeSci Space</p><p>24:24 Partnerships and Future Plans</p><p>26:30 Distributed Node Architecture and NFT Marketplace</p><p>27:51 Choosing the Right Blockchain: Polygon to Optimism</p><p>29:26 Future Collaborations and Industry Criticisms</p><p>30:39 Tokenization Concepts and Patent Law</p><p>39:30 Privacy Compliance and De-Identification Challenges</p><p>43:54 Long-Term Goals and Impact on Biomedical Research</p><p>46:18 Outlook for 2025 and Regulatory Changes</p><p>49:42 Personal Insights: Books and Physical Activity</p><p>50:53 Closing Remarks and Contact Information</p><p></p><h2>Key quote</h2><p>'We want to build an entirely new on-chain bio economy... where patients can benefit directly from scientific research using their samples.'</p><p></p><h2>Guest Links</h2><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caspar-barnes-647645155/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://aminochain.io/">Aminochain website</a></li>
</ul><p></p><h2>Mentioned resources</h2><ul>
<li><a href="https://healthunchained.org/ep-108-building-community-joshua-bate-and-jelani-clarke-phd-desci-world/">Ep. 108 - Jelani Clark</a></li>
<li>
<em>The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers</em> by Ben Horowitz</li>
</ul><p></p><h2>Health Unchained Links</h2><ul>
<li>
<a href="https://healthunchained.supercast.com/">Supercast</a> – Sign up to access premium content</li>
<li><a href="https://healthunchained.org/">Website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://t.me/healthunchained">Telegram</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/health-unchained">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/Healthunchaind">X</a></li>
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