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What if you could harness the power of AI to revolutionize drug safety? Join us as Dr. Ashwin Gopinath, MIT assistant professor and co-founder of Biostateai, shares his incredible journey from electrical engineering in India to the cutting edge of biotechnology. Discover how his startup is utilizing generative AI to transform drug safety and toxicity forecasting, and learn about the personal experiences that fueled his passion for healthcare innovation.

This episode unpacks the complex yet fascinating world of "omics"—genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics—and how these different types of biological data are critical to understanding biology. We delve into the challenges of mapping these molecules due to biological complexity and individuality, and explore how large language models in AI offer promising solutions. Dr. Gopinath also sheds light on his startup's recent success in reducing data collection costs and the strategic move towards developing a product-led growth model in biotech.

Finally, we discuss the future of drug safety across species and the potential of personalized medicine. Dr. Gopinath provides insights on translating experimental data from animal models to human biology, emphasizing the importance of reducing costs and accelerating data collection. The episode wraps up with a lighthearted game of "Two Truths and a Lie" centered around pharmaceutical mishaps, adding a fun twist to an enlightening conversation. Tune in for a compelling discussion that bridges science, entrepreneurship, and AI, aimed at revolutionizing healthcare.

Ashwin Gopinath LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashgopi/

Ashwin Gopinath X: https://twitter.com/ashwingop

Biostate.AI: https://www.biostate.ai/#/

Producer: Anand Shah & Sandeep Parikh
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Sandeep Parikh, Omar Najam
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Associate Producers: Taryn Talley
Editor: Sean Meagher & Aidan McGarvey

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