In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Matthew Wheeler, Vice President of Quality and Clinical Operations at Precision BioSciences.

Matthew’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From starting his career in food manufacturing at Kellogg's to building a career in biotech, his story is one of resilience, adaptability, and leadership.

In the past year, Matt was diagnosed with not one, but three rare diseases, including GPA vasculitis and IgA nephropathy.

Despite these challenges, he continues to lead with strength, empathy, and gratitude.

We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, including:

• Transitioning from food manufacturing into biotech and navigating the early challenges of his career.
• The breadth of experience gained that shaped his expertise.
• The importance of mentors and leadership in personal and professional growth.
• Building a quality function at Precision BioSciences and integrating quality into R&D operations.
• His personal health challenges and how they've influenced his outlook on life and leadership.
• His commitment to service, gratitude, and family as guiding principles in his life.

Matthew’s candidness about his recent health challenges and their impact on his perspective was incredibly moving.

Thank you, Matt, for sharing your story with such honesty and vulnerability. It’s leaders like you who remind us of the impact that Life Science professionals have on patients’ lives.

I hope you enjoy hearing Matt’s story as much as I did—it’s one you won’t forget!