<![CDATA[Two PhDs on a Pod]]>Two PhDs on a Pod is where cutting-edge science meets real-world health.

Hosted by Momo Vuyisich, PhD (Founding CSO of Viome) and Guru Banavar, PhD (Founding CTO of Viome), the podcast explores the intersection of biology, artificial intelligence, and personalized nutrition. Together, they break down the complex science behind how our bodies actually work—and what that means for living longer, healthier lives.

Momo, a systems biologist, has focused on the biochemistry of the human body and the trillions of microbes that live within us. Guru, an AI and data science expert, develops computational systems that make sense of massive biological datasets. Together, they bring two complementary perspectives required to understand and translate the complexity of human biology and how it impacts health.

Each episode will explain in simple terms the dynamic biology that makes each of us unique, and provide practical advice on how to apply these insights in daily life. 

]]>www.viome.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:44:24 GMTMon, 09 Mar 2026 20:07:41 GMT60Viome<p><b><i>Two PhDs on a Pod</i></b> is where cutting-edge science meets real-world health.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by <b>Momo Vuyisich, PhD (Founding CSO of </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.viome.com" target="_blank"><b>Viome</b></a><b>) and Guru Banavar, PhD (Founding CTO of </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.viome.com" target="_blank"><b>Viome</b></a><b>)</b>, the podcast explores the intersection of biology, artificial intelligence, and personalized nutrition. Together, they break down the complex science behind how our bodies actually work—and what that means for living longer, healthier lives.</p><p></p><p>Momo, a systems biologist, has focused on the biochemistry of the human body and the trillions of microbes that live within us. Guru, an AI and data science expert, develops computational systems that make sense of massive biological datasets. Together, they bring two complementary perspectives required to understand and translate the complexity of human biology and how it impacts health.</p><p></p><p>Each episode will explain in simple terms the dynamic biology that makes each of us unique, and provide practical advice on how to apply these insights in daily life. </p>episodicViomevictoria.hunt@viome.comno<![CDATA[Gut Health PRO]]>Your gastroenterologist can spot a polyp, but what about the bloating, pain, and irregularity that fill most GI visits? Hosts Momo Vuyisich and Guru Banavar talk with gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Bass about Viome's Gut Health Pro: why measuring microbial activity (not just which bacteria are present) reveals what's actually driving symptoms, how food modulates the gut, and what the science says about treating the root cause instead of guessing.

]]>81de3658-4c47-43a6-8ebd-af409720b8b9Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>Your gastroenterologist can spot a polyp, but what about the bloating, pain, and irregularity that fill most GI visits? Hosts Momo Vuyisich and Guru Banavar talk with gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Bass about Viome's Gut Health Pro: why measuring microbial activity (not just which bacteria are present) reveals what's actually driving symptoms, how food modulates the gut, and what the science says about treating the root cause instead of guessing.</p>no01:09:5611Gut Health PROfull<![CDATA[The Future of Medicine is AI]]>Entrepreneur and investor Vinod Khosla (co-founder of Sun Microsystems, founder of Khosla Ventures) joins Momo and Guru to explore how AI is reshaping medicine. Learn why expert medical knowledge is now nearly free, how daily engagement drives preventive health, why many supplement studies mislead, how AI reads molecular and microbiome data at scale, and what regulation and reimbursement must change. A candid look at personalized, preventive, and longevity medicine. Hosted by Momo Vuyisich, PhD and Guru Banavar, PhD.

]]>0ffa1d1b-b5c7-40d2-bf92-c89c74ecdfadFri, 17 Jul 2026 21:49:46 GMT<p>Entrepreneur and investor Vinod Khosla (co-founder of Sun Microsystems, founder of Khosla Ventures) joins Momo and Guru to explore how AI is reshaping medicine. Learn why expert medical knowledge is now nearly free, how daily engagement drives preventive health, why many supplement studies mislead, how AI reads molecular and microbiome data at scale, and what regulation and reimbursement must change. A candid look at personalized, preventive, and longevity medicine. Hosted by Momo Vuyisich, PhD and Guru Banavar, PhD.</p>no01:05:5510The Future of Medicine is AIfull<![CDATA[Preventative Lifestyle Medicine]]>In this episode, Momo and Guru welcome Dr. Dawn Mussallem, who shares her inspiring journey from heart transplant patient to leading preventive medicine advocate, and her passion for health and longevity. Together, they explore cutting-edge diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and celebrate the power of resilience.


Find out more about Viome and Viome Life Sciences at https://www.viome.com/ and https://www.viomelifesciences.com/

Health Practitioners who would like more information on Gut Health Pro, Oral Health Pro, and Precision Health Pro, please visit www.viomepro.com

]]>02a2a446-31f5-4fc7-ae13-9c8992dcf5a6Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:07:40 GMT<p>In this episode, Momo and Guru welcome Dr. Dawn Mussallem, who shares her inspiring journey from heart transplant patient to leading preventive medicine advocate, and her passion for health and longevity. Together, they explore cutting-edge diagnostics, personalized nutrition, and celebrate the power of resilience.<br /><br /><br />Find out more about Viome and Viome Life Sciences at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.viome.com/" target="_blank">https://www.viome.com/</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.viomelifesciences.com/" target="_blank">https://www.viomelifesciences.com/</a> <br /><br />Health Practitioners who would like more information on Gut Health Pro, Oral Health Pro, and Precision Health Pro, please visit <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.viomepro.com" target="_blank">www.viomepro.com</a></p>no01:38:459Preventative Lifestyle Medicinefull<![CDATA[Translating Microbiome Science to Precision Nutrition]]>Guru, Momo, along with Viome Precision Nutrition Scientists Janelle and Grant, explore the fascinating world of personalized nutrition, microbiome science, and how Viome's innovative testing and AI-driven recommendations can transform health and wellness. Discover how complex molecular data translates into practical dietary advice tailored to your unique biology.

]]>280c8689-a687-4282-a1c7-4009a43a8c35Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:49:13 GMT<p>Guru, Momo, along with Viome Precision Nutrition Scientists Janelle and Grant, explore the fascinating world of personalized nutrition, microbiome science, and how Viome's innovative testing and AI-driven recommendations can transform health and wellness. Discover how complex molecular data translates into practical dietary advice tailored to your unique biology.</p>no01:08:328Translating Microbiome Science to Precision Nutritionfull<![CDATA[Gas Production!]]>Join Momo and Guru as they explore the fascinating world of gut microbiome, gas production, and their impact on health with experts Dr. Eric Patridge and Dr. Matthew Molusky. Learn how bioinformatics, molecular science, and personalized nutrition converge to reveal insights into gut health and disease prevention.

]]>882d162a-50cf-4120-b5d3-e4d64bd9e3e1Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:18:44 GMT<p>Join Momo and Guru as they explore the fascinating world of gut microbiome, gas production, and their impact on health with experts Dr. Eric Patridge and Dr. Matthew Molusky. Learn how bioinformatics, molecular science, and personalized nutrition converge to reveal insights into gut health and disease prevention.</p>no01:18:537Gas Production!full<![CDATA[From Poop to Data: Understanding the Language of Microbes]]>Discover how Viome's RNA sequencing and bioinformatics turn microbiome data into personalized health insights and wellness breakthroughs.

]]>f245258f-c603-4bf3-9f9e-3a9610a5ad1aWed, 20 May 2026 16:26:25 GMT<p>Discover how Viome's RNA sequencing and bioinformatics turn microbiome data into personalized health insights and wellness breakthroughs.</p>no01:15:376From Poop to Data: Understanding the Language of Microbesfull<![CDATA[ Why "Healthy" Foods Spike Your Sugar]]>In today's episode, Momo and Guru explore a vital question: Why do different foods affect blood sugar levels differently in people? This topic is crucial for anyone interested in personalized nutrition, as understanding your unique biological response can significantly impact your metabolic health.

Guests:
Damon Tanton, MD
Medical Director of Clinical Practice
AdventHealth Diabetes Institute

Eric Patridge, PhD
Principal Scientist, Computational Systems Biology
Viome Life Sciences

]]>e34f8665-c0fa-481b-af56-81f6a1e982f3Wed, 06 May 2026 17:52:08 GMT<p>In today's episode, Momo and Guru explore a vital question: Why do different foods affect blood sugar levels differently in people? This topic is crucial for anyone interested in personalized nutrition, as understanding your unique biological response can significantly impact your metabolic health.</p><p></p><p>Guests:<br />Damon Tanton, MD <br />Medical Director of Clinical Practice <br />AdventHealth Diabetes Institute<br /><br />Eric Patridge, PhD <br />Principal Scientist, Computational Systems Biology<br />Viome Life Sciences</p>no01:17:565 Why "Healthy" Foods Spike Your Sugarfull<![CDATA[DNA is Not Your Destiny!]]>Your DNA isn't your destiny — RNA is. Two PhDs unpack gene expression, microbiome science, and what your body is actually doing right now.

]]>1bb7dc22-9c14-4789-9e47-f441bea72cb8Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:41:06 GMT<p>Your DNA isn't your destiny — <b>RNA </b>is. Two PhDs unpack gene expression, microbiome science, and what your body is actually doing <b><i>right now.</i></b></p>no01:02:204DNA is Not Your Destiny!full<![CDATA[Your Microbiome is Your Best Friend]]>Explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome, its functions, and its impact on health with experts Momo and Guru. Discover how microbes influence everything from vitamin production to immune response and how to optimize your microbiome for better health.

]]>8e59c7be-0323-4179-a2ac-7bceff91eb52Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:16:22 GMT<p>Explore the fascinating world of the human microbiome, its functions, and its impact on health with experts Momo and Guru. Discover how microbes influence everything from vitamin production to immune response and how to optimize your microbiome for better health.</p>no01:12:163Your Microbiome is Your Best Friendfull<![CDATA[Are There Universal Superfoods?]]>Momo & Guru argue no food is universally healthy — your microbiome determines how you respond to even the most celebrated superfoods.

]]>3c287932-77c2-4969-8674-8bfd60753ff5Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:20:34 GMT<p>Momo &amp; Guru argue no food is universally healthy — your microbiome determines how you respond to even the most celebrated superfoods.</p>no01:04:262Are There Universal Superfoods?full<![CDATA[Biology sets the table; AI serves the meal]]>Momo and Guru introduce the science behind personalized health, explaining how biology, the microbiome, and AI can help move us from one-size-fits-all medicine to truly individualized nutrition and prevention.

]]>7a87c0ac-dae2-4307-b82d-2c7a393b12c3Mon, 09 Mar 2026 21:16:37 GMT<p>Momo and Guru introduce the science behind personalized health, explaining how biology, the microbiome, and AI can help move us from one-size-fits-all medicine to truly individualized nutrition and prevention.</p>no00:40:1711Biology sets the table; AI serves the mealfull