#105 – Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine

Lex Fridman Podcast

Lex Fridman

Philosophy, Society & Culture, Science, Technology

4.7 • 13K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2020

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Robert Langer is a professor at MIT and one of the most cited researchers in history, specializing in biotechnology fields of drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. He has bridged theory and practice by being a key member and driving force in launching many successful biotech companies out of MIT. Support this podcast by supporting these sponsors: – MasterClass: https://masterclass.com/lex – Cash App – use code “LexPodcast” and download: – Cash App (App Store): https://apple.co/2sPrUHe – Cash App (Google Play): https://bit.ly/2MlvP5w This conversation is part of the Artificial Intelligence podcast. If you would like to get more information about this podcast

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0:00.0	The following is a conversation with Bob Lenger, Professor at MIT, and one of the most
0:04.8	cited researchers in history, specializing in biotechnology fields of drug delivery systems
0:11.0	and tissue engineering.
0:12.7	He has bridged theory and practice by being a key member and driving force in launching
0:18.7	many successful biotech companies out of MIT.
0:22.2	This conversation was recorded before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
0:27.3	These research and companies are at the forefront of developing treatment for COVID-19,
0:31.9	including a promising vaccine candidate.
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