Podcast 173: Easing Cancer Treatment with Personalized Nutrition with Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle
ABOUT ERIKA EBBEL ANGLE
Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, CEO and co-founder of Ixcela, earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University and a B.S. from MIT. In 2002, she founded Science from Scientists, a nonprofit improving STEM education for children. She has received numerous accolades, including Boston University’s Young Alumni Award, Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40, and L’Oreal’s Woman of Worth. She serves on MIT’s visiting committee and is a STEM speaker for the U.S. Department of State, also hosting educational TV shows for kids.
ABOUT IXCELA
Ixcela is a health company focused on restoring internal balance and improving gut microbiome health. Using a simple pinprick blood test, Ixcela analyzes key small-molecule metabolites linked to gut health, identifying imbalances that may lead to chronic conditions like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and digestive issues. Their personalized approach includes proprietary supplements, nutrition, and fitness plans to restore optimal health. Co-founded by Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle and Dr. Wayne Matson, Ixcela combines cutting-edge technology with individualized therapy to support better overall wellness through gut microbiome regulation.
John Marchica
John Marchica is a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group. He is leading ongoing, in-depth research initiatives on integrated health systems, accountable care organizations, and value-based care models. He is a faculty associate in the W.P. Carey School of Business and the graduate College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University.
John did his undergraduate work in economics at Knox College, has an MBA and M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and completed his Ph.D. coursework at The Dartmouth Institute. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is pursuing certification as a Fellow.
About Darwin Research Group
Darwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin’s client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.
