Leo Pio Lopez

Professor Michael Levin, a leading expert on bioelectricity, teams up with Staff Scientist Leo Pio Lopez to explore the fascinating convergence of AI and biology. They discuss their innovative paper linking neurotransmitters to cancer, particularly melanoma, and the groundbreaking use of network embedding techniques for medical advancements. The duo delves into how AI enhances our understanding of complex biological systems, raises philosophical questions about intelligence, and envisions a future where biological and digital intelligences align to enhance human capabilities.

In this discussion, Michael Levin, a Tufts Biology Professor, and Dr. Leo Pio Lopez, a staff scientist, delve into the fascinating intersection of biology and AI. They reveal how advanced AI techniques can unify biological datasets, predicting links between neurotransmitters and diseases like melanoma. The duo explores ethical implications of AI in enhancing human capabilities and optimizing drug development. They also touch on how machine learning can deepen our understanding of cancer dynamics and the need for proper standards in biological data.