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Ep158: David Younger and Randolph Lopez on SynBio & AI for Discovery

May 20, 2024
David Younger and Randolph Lopez, co-founders of A-Alpha Bio, discuss using synthetic biology and AI for drug discovery. They explore yeast as a platform, business representation challenges, and innovative approaches to developing antibodies. The podcast dives into how AI revolutionizes drug discovery and optimization, impacting human health through unique biological understanding.
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Quick takeaways

  • A-Alpha Bio utilizes synthetic biology and AI for drug discovery focusing on protein-protein interactions.
  • Their data-driven platform with AI integration revolutionizes drug development workflows.

Deep dives

A.A.L. Fabio's Innovative Approach to Protein-Protein Interactions

A.A.L. Fabio, a Seattle-based company, specializes in high-volume synthetic biology to analyze protein-protein interactions using machine learning. Their sin-bio and AI technologies help identify drug candidates with specific optimal characteristics, like high-affinity binding to particular epitopes. Collaborating with industry giants like Gilead Sciences, Amgen, and Bristol Myers-Squibb, they work on developing molecular glue therapies.

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