David Bode, Obatala's Chief Operations Officer, joined a panel of New Orleans-based biotechnology professionals to share insights and advice to PhD Students in Tulane Unviersity's Biomedical Sciences program. Other members of the panel included Molly Hegarty, Foudner & CEO of Junum, Shafin Khan Vice President of External Affairs and Innovation, and Kris Khalil, Executive Director of the New Orleans BioInnovation Center. The panel was one component of a full-day of training intended to give the students perspective on careers in industry and the process of commercializing new technologies.