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#134 Alex Zhavoronkov: Unraveling AI's Crucial Role in Pharma


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Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/eyeonai On episode #134 of the Eye on AI podcast, Craig Smith sits down with Alex Zhavoronkov, founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine. Being at the forefront of cutting-edge drug discovery and longevity, Alex leverages the power of AI to develop novel drugs that could potentially extend our lifespan.

In this episode we explore the unique tools Insilico Medicine uses to hypothesize protein targets and their links to diseases. Alex also gives us a peek into their automated robotic lab in Suzhou, China, which is expected to revolutionize drug development.

We delve deep into the world of drug discovery, with a special focus on Insilico Medicine's tools, Pandomics, and Chemistry42, that are reshaping the field. Yet beyond the science, we also discuss the broader implications of tackling aging - from overpopulation to the strain on healthcare and social security systems.

Finally, we tackle the elephant in the room - the challenges in the pharmaceutical industry. Can AI expedite the drug discovery process? Alex certainly thinks so. We explore how AI can help identify partners quickly, streamline processes, and ultimately accelerate the development of drugs.

Join us as we unravel these mysteries and take you through the fascinating world of biotech, AI, and pharmaceutical research.

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(01:36) Shopify

(04:26) AI's Revolutionizing Drug Discovery

(06:11) Inside AI Pharmaceutical Research

(12:23) Use of AI tools in Medicine

(19:56) Biotech Synergy: Collaborative Exploration and Target Discovery

(37:17) Decoding Aging with AI

(46:52) Aging, Overpopulation, and Drug Breakthroughs

(1:07:33) Pharmaceutical Industry Challenges

(1:20:42) How AI is Advancing Longevity through Medicine

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