The Translational Addiction Podcast #12: A Talk with Dr. Ron Broide Posted: 2026-07-08 Source: UC Irvine School of Medicine News Type: Features & Briefs share In this episode of the Translational Addiction Podcast, hosts Ishva Patel and Arshiya Sen speak with Ron Broide, PhD, the executive director of biological research at AbbVie. As a double alumni, Broide shares his journey from studying biology as an undergraduate at UC Irvine to earning his PhD at the UC Irvine School of Medicine, pursuing his interests in pharmacology and toxicology. He delves deep into his journey from academia to industry and the lessons he learned along the way. Broide shares lasting advice for students aspiring to enter the science field and what the future holds for them. Listen now on lotfipourlab.org Media Contacts Matt Miller Director mrmille2@uci.edu Michelle Heath Manager mstrombe@hs.uci.edu Shani Murray Senior Science Writer shanim@hs.uci.edu Communications & PR Office Associated Links Listen to The Translational Addiction Podcast Related Faculty/Staff Shahrdad Lotfipour, PhD Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine