The Long Game is a podcast that demystifies the science shaping our lives, and explores how great ideas built in Scotland become real-world medicines, devices, and companies at the cutting edge of life sciences.

]]>playthelonggame.ukRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:53:09 GMTMon, 30 Mar 2026 19:50:31 GMT60Sandy & Ross<p>The Long Game is a podcast that demystifies the science shaping our lives, and explores how great ideas built in Scotland become real-world medicines, devices, and companies at the cutting edge of life sciences.</p>episodicSandy & Rosssandyweir0@gmail.comnoMost people think of cancer research as solely focused on survival, but what happens when the goal shifts from "get past five years" to "live long with cancer"? In this episode, we explore the game-changing trend transforming oncology from a battle against death to a fight for quality of life.
Join Ross and Sandy as they sit down with world-renowned surgeon and cancer scientist, Professor Andrew Biankin, to uncover how decades of research have turned lethal cancers into manageable, chronic conditions. Discover why the focus must now go beyond new drugs toward better patient stratification, smarter resource allocation, and a more nuanced approach to long-term care.

]]>691d6ff8-3a55-4822-85fb-2dda883d803cTue, 14 Apr 2026 08:25:42 GMT<p>Most people think of cancer research as solely focused on survival, but what happens when the goal shifts from "get past five years" to "live long with cancer"? In this episode, we explore the game-changing trend transforming oncology from a battle against death to a fight for quality of life.<br />Join Ross and Sandy as they sit down with world-renowned surgeon and cancer scientist, Professor Andrew Biankin, to uncover how decades of research have turned lethal cancers into manageable, chronic conditions. Discover why the focus must now go beyond new drugs toward better patient stratification, smarter resource allocation, and a more nuanced approach to long-term care.</p>no00:39:1214E4: The New Reality of Living Long with Cancer- Interviewing Andrew BiankinfullWe are joined by Ishani Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Oncocine, for a conversation on personalised mRNA cancer vaccines, AI-driven precision medicine, and the realities of building a biotech company in Scotland. And, as always, we finish with our Wee Bit of Joy — this week featuring rugby, David Byrne and love, and a moment away from the lab bench.

]]>5be4d563-ef50-42cf-bcda-4768bc484771Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:07:48 GMT<p>We are joined by Ishani Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Oncocine, for a conversation on personalised mRNA cancer vaccines, AI-driven precision medicine, and the realities of building a biotech company in Scotland. And, as always, we finish with our <i>Wee Bit of Joy</i> — this week featuring rugby, David Byrne and love, and a moment away from the lab bench.</p>no00:45:2913E3: The Oncocine Cancer Vaccine Story- Interview with Ishani Malhotra fullIn Episode 2 of The Long Game, Sandy Weir and Ross Cagan explore Scotland’s biotech ecosystem, from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, and discuss the science, capital, data, and ambition needed to build a £25 billion life sciences sector. They end with their traditional Wee Bit of Joy, from signs of spring and golf plans on Bute to an unexpected encounter with Scotland’s lapidary tradition.

]]>81fd49f7-49cc-4a73-a805-d8d682c5c709Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:38:53 GMT<p>In <b>Episode 2 of <i>The Long Game</i></b>, Sandy Weir and Ross Cagan explore Scotland’s biotech ecosystem, from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Aberdeen, and discuss the science, capital, data, and ambition needed to build a £25 billion life sciences sector. They end with their traditional Wee Bit of Joy, from signs of spring and golf plans on Bute to an unexpected encounter with Scotland’s lapidary tradition.</p>no00:34:0012E2- The Biotech Scene in ScotlandfullWe are scientists, bioentrepreneurs, friends, and golf partners. In The Long Game, Sandy Weir and Ross Cagan use clear, friendly conversations to explore the science shaping our lives and driving Scotland’s biotech economy. In this introductory episode, we explain why we started the podcast, what questions we want to tackle, and how great ideas become real-world medicines, devices, and life sciences companies through science, translation, and innovation.

]]>019b6312-91f4-4fc5-a19c-d1dc67daf021Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:23:22 GMT<p>We are scientists, bioentrepreneurs, friends, and golf partners. In <i>The Long Game</i>, Sandy Weir and Ross Cagan use clear, friendly conversations to explore the science shaping our lives and driving Scotland’s biotech economy. In this introductory episode, we explain why we started the podcast, what questions we want to tackle, and how great ideas become real-world medicines, devices, and life sciences companies through science, translation, and innovation.</p>no00:10:081E0: Welcome to "The Long Game" PodcastfullIn Episode 1 of The Long Game, Sandy Weir and Ross Cagan explore why people in Scotland die, what those patterns reveal about cancer, heart disease, dementia, and drug deaths, and why prevention and early diagnosis matter not only for health, but for the future of Scotland’s biotech economy.

]]>2f3ca48c-78a5-4b11-9e34-17ae5723e226Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:33:54 GMT<p>In <b>Episode 1 of <i>The Long Game</i></b>, Sandy Weir and Ross Cagan explore why people in Scotland die, what those patterns reveal about cancer, heart disease, dementia, and drug deaths, and why prevention and early diagnosis matter not only for health, but for the future of Scotland’s biotech economy.</p>no00:25:4011E1: How We Die (& What It Costs)full