#380: Detecting Potential Cancer With TEARS: The Surprising Future of Early Screening With Omid Moghadam

Today, I'm joined by Omid Moghadam, a serial inventor and biotech entrepreneur whose fascination with innovation has led him from the world of imaging and semiconductors to groundbreaking advancements in cancer screening. Omid shares how personal experiences—including his mother's battle with cancer and his own early diagnosis—sparked his relentless drive to build better tools for early cancer detection. Visit https://auria.care/ and use code NAT20 to save 20% off Auria Episode Timestamps: Omid Moghadam's path from tech to biotech ... 00:05:05 Personal cancer stories fueling innovation ... 00:09:58 How tears enable advanced screening for breast cancer ... 00:11:16 Advantages and affordability of tear-based testing ... 00:13:48 AI's role in developing Auria ... 00:16:35 Screening vs. diagnostic—key distinctions ... 00:20:12 Early detection and functional medicine approaches ... 00:27:25 Challenges with current breast cancer screening ... 00:39:15 Future directions: more cancer screens and radiopharmaceuticals ... 00:48:31 Accessing Auria and company discount ... 01:01:16 Our Amazing Sponsors: NEW Timeline Gummies: Urolithin A supports muscle strength and cellular energy. It's about improving how your body functions at the source. Mitopure is the only clinically proven Urolithin A, giving you six times more than you'd get from a glass of pomegranate juice. Visit Timeline.com/nat20 and use code nat20 for 20% off your purchase. Qualia Senolytic - A cutting-edge formula designed to help your body eliminate senescent cells, also known as "zombie cells." Go to qualialife.com/NATHALIE and use promo code NATHALIE to get 15% off—and try it risk-free with their 100-day money-back guarantee. Manukora honey - From remote forests in New Zealand, where bees collect nectar from the native Manuka tea tree. That nectar is naturally rich in antibacterial compounds like MGO, plus antioxidants and prebiotics that support immunity and gut health. Visit manukora.com/NAT to save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit - you'll get an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Facebook Group