Medentee TalkMay 20, 202500:55:12

🎙️ Medentee Talk: Between Science and Power. Michel Dard

In his first-ever global podcast appearance, Professor Michel Dard — former Global Medical Director at Straumann and now CEO of BioCellgraft (https://biocellgraft.com) — joins host Alex Raychuk to explore a life shaped by science, strategy, and bold decisions.
From two decades at the helm of Straumann’s innovation to pioneering a new injectable allograft, this is a rare look into the mind of a man who sits at the intersection of clinical research and corporate power.

Timecode:
00:00 | Intro
02:03 | Academic Journey and Early Aspirations
04:29 | Transition to Corporate Life at Merck
07:15 | Influencing Dental Direction at Merck
10:03 | Joining Straumann: A Cultural Shift
12:47 | Strategic Growth and Leadership at Straumann
15:19 | Innovations and Research Contributions
17:36 | The Role of Peer-to-Peer Partnerships
19:51 | Publishing a Book on Surgical Research
22:31 | Reflections on Research and Future Directions
28:04 | Embracing Disruption in Corporate Culture
30:37 | The Leap to Entrepreneurship
31:36 | Defining Startups vs. Companies
33:01 | Market-Driven Product Development
35:45 | Introducing OraFyl: A Breakthrough in Biotech
39:38 | Addressing Osteonecrosis: A Clinical Challenge
43:17 | Integrating Technology and AI in Dentistry
46:08 | The Importance of Strategy and Methods
48:50 | Advice for Aspiring Professionals
51:22 | The Role of Language in Leadership
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