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The Genetics Podcast

EP 143: Harnessing human data in drug development with Jakob Steinfeldt, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Pheiron

Jul 18, 2024
Guest Jakob Steinfeldt from Pheiron discusses using machine learning for early disease detection, challenges in drug development like identifying at-risk patients, the need for specific data in clinical trials, and building a collaborative approach with patients. He reflects on starting Pheiron, focusing on precision medicine, and future goals.
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Quick takeaways

  • Using machine learning to identify early disease markers for more accurate predictions and treatments.
  • Integration of diverse data sources and phenotyping in health systems for valuable insights in research and treatment.

Deep dives

Innovative Startup Mission

Fire On, a small startup, focuses on understanding disease development by identifying early markers through machine learning. This approach aims to predict and treat diseases more accurately, inform drug discovery, and design effective clinical trials using a comprehensive GPS-like system.

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