Easing Cancer Treatment with Personalized Nutrition with Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle

Fact: 80 percent of cancer patients face significant side effects throughout their treatment, potentially worsening outcomes and making a difficult journey even more challenging for patients fighting for their lives.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, CEO of Ixcela, to discuss her personalized approach to improving cancer patient treatment outcomes by prioritizing gut health, nutritional therapy, and lifestyle adjustments.

 

🎙 ABOUT HEALTH CARE ROUNDS

Health Care Rounds is a weekly podcast developed for health care leaders who are at the forefront of health care delivery and payment reform. Join Darwin Research Group founder and CEO John Marchica as he discusses the latest advancements in health care business news and policy developments.  

 

🎙 ABOUT ERIKA EBBEL ANGLE

Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle, CEO and co-founder of Ixcela, earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University and a B.S. from MIT. In 2002, she founded Science from Scientists, a nonprofit improving STEM education for children. She has received numerous accolades, including Boston University’s Young Alumni Award, Boston Business Journal's 40 Under 40, and L’Oreal’s Woman of Worth. She serves on MIT’s visiting committee and is a STEM speaker for the U.S. Department of State, also hosting educational TV shows for kids.

 

🎙 ABOUT IXCELA

Ixcela is a health company focused on restoring internal balance and improving gut microbiome health. Using a simple pinprick blood test, Ixcela analyzes key small-molecule metabolites linked to gut health, identifying imbalances that may lead to chronic conditions like Alzheimer's, diabetes, and digestive issues. Their personalized approach includes proprietary supplements, nutrition, and fitness plans to restore optimal health. Co-founded by Dr. Erika Ebbel Angle and Dr. Wayne Matson, Ixcela combines cutting-edge technology with individualized therapy to support better overall wellness through gut microbiome regulation.

 

🎙 ABOUT JOHN MARCHICA, HOST OF HEALTH CARE ROUNDS:

John Marchica is a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group, a strategic consulting and market intelligence firm focused on hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and the evolving health care ecosystem. John has a degree in economics from Knox College, an MBA and M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and completed his Ph.D. coursework at The Dartmouth Institute. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and is pursuing certification as a Fellow.

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