Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta Designing New Proteins with A.I. - Stefan Van Grieken
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Jan 25, 2025 Stefan Van Grieken, CEO and co-founder of Cradle, dives into the groundbreaking fusion of AI and protein engineering. He discusses the crucial functions of proteins in biology and how Cradle’s software is reshaping protein design for therapeutics and industrial use. The conversation also explores the ethical implications of this technology, challenges like immunogenicity, and the potential for sustainable solutions via AI. With insights into the future of biotech, Van Grieken highlights how machine learning could lower innovation barriers in drug development.
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Proteins Are Central Biochemical Actors
- Proteins perform catalysis, structural roles, and control physiology across all life.
- Kevin Folta emphasizes proteins are central players in metabolism and cellular function.
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- Cradle aims to be a
Generator And Predictor Workflow
- Cradle uses a predictor to score sequences and a generator to propose thousands of variants.
- Stef van Grieken describes judging many candidates and downselecting to 96/384 well libraries for experiments.