Podcast:BioSpace Published On: Thu Feb 19 2026 Description: In this episode, you'll be listening to Jane Hughes, President of R&D and Co Founder of Verdiva Bio, and Jon Rees, CEO and cofounder of MitoRx Therapeutics. We'll discuss next-generation obesity solutions tackling GLP-1's muscle loss and adherence challenges, through innovative muscle preservation, oral administration and combination therapy.HostJennifer Smith-Parker, Director of Insights, BioSpaceGuestsJane Hughes, President of R&D and Co-founder, Verdiva BioJon Rees, CEO and Co-founder, MitoRx TherapeuticsDisclaimer: The views expressed in this discussion by guests are their own and do not represent those of their organizations.