What biotech leaders gathered on a Boston Harbor island think about the industry's uncertainty

This week more than more than 500 biotech students and business leaders took a ferry to network on a Boston Harbor island. The conference took place as federal funding cuts to research and health care are challenging the industry.

Scott Kirsner, a columnist from WBUR's editorial partner MassLive, described the vibe as "a cross between a summer camp for geniuses and an episode of the reality show 'Survivor.' " Kirsner joins WBUR's Morning Edition to discuss.