Raising Health
Andreessen Horowitz, a16z Bio + Health
A myriad of AI, science, and technology experts explore the real challenges and enormous opportunities facing entrepreneurs who are building the future of health. Raising Health, a podcast by a16z Bio + Health, dives deep into the heart of biotechnology and healthcare innovation. Join veteran company builders, operators, and investors Vineeta Agarwala, Julie Yoo, and Jorge Conde, along with distinguished guests like Mark Cuban, Greg Verdine, Fei-Fei Li, and Suchi Saria, as they explore the intricacies of these technological advancements and how they can be built and effectively delivered. Together, we can rewrite the script. Welcome to Raising Health.
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Jul 9, 2024 • 33min
Network Medicine with Jonathan Swerdlin and Mark Hyman
Jonathan Swerdlin and Mark Hyman discuss their personal health journeys, scaling Function Health, and the future of healthcare with a focus on AI and technology. They explore personalized medicine, comprehensive testing for early detection, phenome health, and empowering individuals with health knowledge for preventive healthcare.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 37min
Regulation as a Catalyst with Jonathan Bush and Chris Severn
Jonathan Bush and Chris Severn discuss how regulatory changes impacted their companies' innovations, emphasizing the importance of collaborating with policymakers. They delve into navigating price transparency regulations and creating a competitive advantage in healthcare. The episode also explores evolving strategies in the market, the CEO's role in compliance, and potential future disruptions in the healthcare industry.
Jun 18, 2024 • 56min
The Transformative Power of AI in Science with Pushmeet Kohli
Pushmeet Kohli and Vijay Pande discuss the transformative power of AI in science, focusing on AlphaFold's impact on protein structure prediction, revolutionizing biology, drug design, and research economics. They explore the accessibility of AI tools, decision-making in open-sourcing models, and the exciting future of AI advancements in scientific discovery.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 32min
The Science and Supply of GLP-1s with Chronis Manolis
Chronis Manolis, SVP and Chief Pharmacy Officer of UPMC Health Plan, discusses the perspectives of payors and providers on anti-obesity medications, focusing on pricing and prior authorization challenges. The podcast delves into the scientific and supply aspects of GLP-1s, exploring the evolution of these drugs in healthcare, the importance of holistic support in drug prescriptions, strategies for optimizing pharmacy spend, and insights into incorporating these drugs into healthcare benefits packages.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 43min
The Science and Supply of GLP-1s with Brooke Boyarsky Pratt
Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, CEO of knownwell, discusses obesity medicine, patient-centric care, and the future of metabolic health. Topics include GLP-1s for insulin regulation, improving patient access to medications, and the founder's transition from business to healthcare passion.
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May 28, 2024 • 30min
The Science and Supply of GLP-1s with Carolyn Jasik
Carolyn Jasik, Chief Medical Officer of Omada Health, discusses the science of GLP-1 medications, including satiety effects, perspectives of obesity-focused physicians, and lifestyle implications for patients. They explore the transformative potential, comprehensive care strategies, and impact on behavior change. Practical tips for healthy eating on the go are also shared.
May 21, 2024 • 57min
The Intersection of Biotech x High Tech with Vineeta Agarwala
Vineeta Agarwala, MD, PhD, discusses AI for drug discovery and her work as a physician. Topics include AI in drug discovery, biotech acquisitions in Seattle, tech-driven innovation in biotech investments, compassionate care in biotech, impact of AI in healthcare, and future of drug discovery in a high-tech world.
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May 14, 2024 • 31min
AI in Pharmaceutical R&D with Kim Branson
Kim Branson, SVP and Global Head of AI and Machine Learning for GSK, discusses how AI has revolutionized drug discovery and development, highlighting its applications in the lab. They also delve into the criteria for an ideal biopharma partner and the allure of innovative solutions in the biotech AI space.
May 7, 2024 • 27min
Unleashing CAR T with Carl June
Pioneering immunologist, Carl June, discusses his work on CAR T cell therapy, including its origins in HIV treatment, effectiveness in treating B cell malignancies, challenges with cytokine storms, and future prospects for cancer treatment advancements.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 28min
Longevity as a Health Asset with Tom Hale
Tom Hale, CEO of ŌURA, discusses the potential of wearables to change behavior and improve health. They explore how AI can maximize wearable usefulness, impact of wearables on sleep quality, consumerization of healthcare through wearables, health monitoring studies, personal sleep tips, and the correlation between sleep and NBA player performance.
