This episode is a little different from what we usually cover on New Frontiers, but it’s one I couldn’t wait to bring to you. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we—as clinicians—are supposed to keep up in this era of high-throughput technology. We’re swimming in data: labs, multi-omics, diet logs… and an ever-growing stream from wearables. There’s just so much coming at us, and too often, we’re awash in a sea of information without adequate interpretive power.
That’s why this conversation with Dr. Rana el Kaliouby felt so important. She’s not just an AI scientist—she’s a visionary and a total badass. She’s building technology that doesn’t just process data, but actually helps us become better clinicians and better humans. We get into the ethics, the potential, the parenting implications—and yes, a personal story about a tragedy in my own hometown that made this all hit very close to home. This one’s powerful, and I hope it sparks the same questions and inspiration for you as it did for me. ~DrKF
TRIGGER WARNING
This episode touches on sensitive topics, including gun violence and suicide, in the context of empathy, mental health, and technology. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help. We share this with care and hope it offers support and perspective.
Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources.
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Dr. Rana el Kaliouby: http://www.ranaelkaliouby.com
Managing Partner, Blue Tulip Ventures: http://www.bluetulip.vc
Host, Pioneers of AI Podcast: https://www.pioneersof.ai/
Author of Girl Decoded
Dr. Rana el Kaliouby is an Egyptian-American AI scientist, entrepreneur and investor. She is co-founder and Managing Partner of Blue Tulip Ventures, where she invests in startups building Human-Centric AI, and host of the Pioneers of AI podcast. Prior to that, Rana founded her company Affectiva out of MIT, where she pioneered the field of Emotion AI, and successfully exited the company in 2021. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and a Post Doctorate from MIT.
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