Eye On A.I.

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

Aug 16, 2023

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Alex Zhavoronkov, CEO of Insilico Medicine, discusses the use of AI in drug discovery and longevity. Topics include Insilico Medicine's tools for hypothesizing protein targets, their automated robotic lab in China, the challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, and the broader implications of tackling aging.

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Identifying anti-aging interventions is crucial for addressing concerns about overpopulation and extending healthy productive longevity for everyone.

In Silico Medicine has developed three key components (Pandomics, Chemistry 42, and InClinico) that work together to provide a comprehensive approach to drug discovery and development.

The integration of AI and robotics in drug development processes enables the efficient identification, optimization, and testing of potential anti-aging interventions.

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The Importance of Identifying Anti-Aging Interventions

Identifying anti-aging interventions is crucial, as the global population continues to grow. Concerns about overpopulation are unlikely to be addressed by simply choosing not to reproduce. The drugability of targets is a significant consideration in drug development, as targeting the top-scoring target may not always lead to successful drug delivery. It is better to focus on targets that offer a good balance of confidence, commercial tractability, novelty, and drugability. Alex Javaronkov, founder and CEO of Zincelico Medicine, discusses the application of artificial intelligence in drug development for longevity research, emphasizing the need to extend healthy productive longevity for everyone.

Equity Partners and Contract Research Organizations in China

01:29

What is the multimodal transformer based aging clock?

00:45

Introduction

3min

AI's Role in Pharma and Beyond

2min

AI Tools in Pharmaceutical Research

13min

Exploring Wet Labs, China Partnerships, and Molecule Design

28min

The Philosophical Debate on Aging and Population

6min

Developing a Drug for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

27min

Multimodal Transformer Based Aging Clock and the Impact of Aging Research

5min

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

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The Importance of Identifying Anti-Aging Interventions

The Three Pieces of the Pharmaceutical Research Puzzle

The Role of AI and Robotics in Drug Development

The Challenges and Considerations in Drug Development

The Potential Impact of AI on Longevity Research

Equity Partners and Contract Research Organizations in China

What is the multimodal transformer based aging clock?

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The Importance of Identifying Anti-Aging Interventions

The Three Pieces of the Pharmaceutical Research Puzzle

The Role of AI and Robotics in Drug Development

The Challenges and Considerations in Drug Development

The Potential Impact of AI on Longevity Research

Equity Partners and Contract Research Organizations in China

What is the multimodal transformer based aging clock?

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