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The Power of Drug Discovery with Philip Tagari

Apr 23, 2024
Philip Tagari, Chief Scientific Officer of insitro, and Vijay Pande discuss the transformative power of drug discovery, evolution of the process with AI, and the future of the industry. Topics include AI-enabled drug engineering, personalized healthcare, and blending tech and life sciences for optimal results.
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  • Medications have a historical impact, like M&B 693 saving Winston Churchill's life, showing drugs' transformative power.
  • Drug discovery is shifting to AI-enabled engineering for designing drugs efficiently, targeting specific therapeutic actions.

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Impact of Medications on Changing Lives and History

The podcast episode discusses the significant impact of medications on changing lives and altering history. It highlights the story of M&B 693, a drug credited with saving Winston Churchill's life during World War II, demonstrating the transformative power of medications in critical situations. The conversation delves into how this historical event showcased the profound difference a drug can make, shifting the perception of medicines from individual impact to potential historical change.

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