From Patient to Innovator: The Story Behind "Breaking Brad: Cures Unfiltered"

Update: 2025-08-19

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In the debut episode of the podcast "Breaking Brad: Cures Unfiltered," host Brad Burnam, founder of Turn Therapeutics, shares the personal story that inspired his work in medical innovation. After a five-year battle with a severe bacterial infection which led to 20+ surgeries over five years, Brad found himself desperate for a solution. He found his solution in Europe, reformulated it in a garage, and brought that solution to the U.S. market.

After successfully developing a formula, he Brad self-funded the process of getting the product tested and FDA-cleared for serious indications like burns, trauma wounds, and diabetic ulcers. He details how he navigated the complex regulatory system for a fraction of the typical cost by doing the work himself, even becoming a regulatory consultant to help fund his work.

The show's purpose, as Brad explains, is to expose the antiquated and sometimes exclusionary system that often prevents medical innovations from reaching patients. He described how he will interview innovators, rebel scientists, experts in the field, even policy experts to highlight why certain cures and products are not yet available in the U.S. He will discuss the red tape and seemingly endless hurdles involved in the medical industry, emphasizing the importance of a transparent and informed conversation about topics like drug pricing, regulations, disease, and cures everyone should know about.

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