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Isomorphic Labs Discusses AI-Driven Drug Discovery and the Future of Medicine - Ep. 252

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Apr 16, 2025
Max Jaderberg and Sergei Yakneen from Isomorphic Labs share their insights on AI's game-changing role in drug discovery. Jaderberg spearheads AI model development while Yakneen navigates technology applications in healthcare. They discuss how advanced AI models like AlphaFold 3 are revolutionizing precision medicine by treating biology as an information processing system. The duo highlights the critical need for robust infrastructure, high-quality data, and innovative methods to overcome current challenges in the pharmaceutical landscape.
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ANECDOTE

Max Jaderberg's AI Journey

  • Max Jaderberg transitioned from computer vision AI research and working with DeepMind to founding Isomorphic Labs to apply deep learning to drug design.
  • His passion for deep learning and desire for positive human impact motivated him to lead AI innovation in drug discovery.
ANECDOTE

Sergei Yakneen's Path to AI Drug Discovery

  • Sergei Yakneen shifted from tech industries to healthcare inspired by cancer DNA sequencing challenges and did a PhD in molecular biology.
  • He joined Isomorphic Labs early, captivated by the vision to revolutionize drug discovery using AI.
INSIGHT

Generalizable AI Models Transform Drug Design

  • Traditional drug discovery focuses on one target at a time with no knowledge transfer across projects.
  • AI enables building generalizable models applicable to many proteins and diseases, transforming drug design into a scalable, reusable engine.
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