In this enlightening discussion, Hani Goodarzi, a core investigator at the ARC Institute, shares insights on the Virtual Cell Atlas, a groundbreaking initiative that aggregates single-cell data. Joining him are Gilad Almogy, CEO of Ultima Genomics, who highlights their cost-effective sequencing technology, and Serge Saxonov, CEO of 10x Genomics, explaining how scalable sequencing enables extensive data generation. Together, they explore how this innovative platform aims to revolutionize drug discovery, offering models that predict cellular responses and enhance understanding of disease mechanisms.