Dr. Arun Wiita’s lab at UCSF uses emerging technologies to discover new treatments for blood cancers. Today on the podcast, he shares his insights on the future of cancer research, including why he thinks the next big advancement will involve modifying DNA as a way to improve early detection. Machine learning is starting to play a bigger role in the interpretation of the vast data sets of DNA sequences, but hear why Dr. Wiita says that “AI-aha” moments are still a bit of myth in his line of work.  Show notes Conversation with Arun Wiita (0:43) Dr. Arun Wiita is an Associate Professor at UCSF. Dr. Wiita’s lab at UCSF is working on discovering new targets to treat blood cancers.  Listener question From Surangkana via email: “I would like to know if your company is in the stock market yet? I am interested in investing in your company stocks.”   We want to hear from you. Please send us your comments, suggested topics, and listener questions for future All Turtles Podcast episodes.  Email: hello@all-turtles.com Twitter: @allturtlesco

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