Dr. Moira Gunn

Dr. Moira Gunn is a leading journalist covering the biotechnology industry, best known as the host and creator of the one-hour weekly public radio program Tech Nation and its acclaimed segment BioTech Nation. Through thousands of interviews with biotech executives, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors, she brings the complex world of biotechnology to broad audiences across radio, podcast platforms, and global networks. Her in-depth conversations unpack the science, business, and societal impact of biotech innovation - from decoding DNA and combating rare diseases to advancing sustainable energy.

An award-winning radio journalist, Dr. Gunn’s work is featured on public radio stations nationwide, NPR affiliates domestically, and globally in 144 countries via American Forces Radio. Tech Nation and BioTech Nation are also widely available on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Alexa, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more.

Dr. Gunn began her career as a NASA computer scientist and engineer and was the first woman to earn a PhD in mechanical engineering from Purdue University. She is a Professor and Director of Bioentrepreneurship at the University of San Francisco, where her graduate program bridges bioscience, technology and industry. Her book, "Welcome to BioTech Nation," was named one of the Best Science Books by Library Journal.

Dr. Gunn work has been recognized by the National Science Board with a Distinguished Service Medal by an Individual her contributions toward "the public understanding of science and engineering." In the spring of 2025, she was named the Editor-in-Chief of the new peer-reviewed journal "Status, Trends, and Challenges in Global Bioentrepreneurship." With decades of experience demystifying the science and business of biotech, she brings a unique journalistic lens to the conversations shaping the future of life sciences.