107: How Quris is Reducing Animal Testing To Speed Drug Discovery & Save Lives

In today's episode, I invite you to join me on a captivating exploration of the fascinating intersection of AI, genomics, and pharmaceuticals. Our guest today is Dr. Isaac Bentwich, a physician-turned-entrepreneur who has revolutionized various domains, including medicine, genomics, and agriculture.  Isaac shares insights from his journey in creating this startup, Quris, that operates in the innovative hubs of Boston and Tel Aviv. We dive into his previous endeavors, including founding Rosetta Genomics, where he led the discovery of hundreds of novel genes and developed pioneering cancer diagnostics. In this wide-ranging discussion, we explore the power of AI in life sciences and how it can revolutionize drug development. Isaac shares a tantalizing vision of a future where drugs are not only safer and more personalized, but are also developed in a fraction of the time, reducing the cost of drugs and overall healthcare. Join us for this deep dive into the cutting-edge world of AI in genomics and medicine, where we grapple with how innovative technologies like AI are fundamentally reshaping our approach to health and life sciences.