In this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is John McDonough, the Executive Chairman and CEO of Sunbird Bio. John is a seasoned life sciences executive with over 30 years of experience, known for his impressive track record of raising capital and creating substantial market value. He currently leads Sunbird Bio, a company at the forefront of developing innovative blood-based diagnostic tests for neurological disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. John’s expertise extends beyond Sunbird Bio, as he also serves as chairman at Cytrellis Biosystems and BioPorto Diagnostics, and is the founder and president of the Crush Colon Cancer Foundation. With a history of successful IPOs, acquisitions, and mergers, John brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation about the future of neurological diagnostics and the life sciences industry.

00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 01:20 Interview with John McDonough Begins 01:44 John McDonough’s Career Journey 03:33 Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnostics 05:24 Significant Changes in Life Sciences 08:10 Sunbird Bio’s Vision and Innovations 10:27 Development and Impact of Blood-Based Diagnostics 12:23 Future of Diagnostics and Neurological Disease 27:01 Philanthropy and Leadership Insights 28:36 Securing Funding and Company Growth 35:40 Leadership Advice and Personal Inspirations 42:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts