166 - Future of Drug Discovery (S12E1)

This episode introduces emerging trends and innovative methodologies that promise to reshape drug discovery. The conversation dives into forward-looking ideas, paradigm shifts, and cutting-edge research highlighted in OPR&D studies. Al's role in finding new uses for drugs that we already have is discussed, especially how it can be efficient in the underfunded areas of neglected tropical diseases.

The episode looks at how Pharma research generates vast amounts of data and the use of Al to manage it, pulling out useful insights. It details the use of Al and machine learning to handle messy data sets, integrate information, even if sparse, and spot connections and patterns. The discussion shifts to automation in lab work and how automation is massive. It also covers high-throughput screening, HTS, and the use of chemoinformatics