How AI is accelerating drug discovery

How AI is accelerating drug discovery

May 14, 2026 · 20 min

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Matthew Sigman discusses the impact of machine learning on drug discovery processes.

University of Utah chemist Matthew Sigman explains how machine learning is transforming drug discovery. By predicting how molecules form, especially their critical “handedness,” new tools can dramatically cut the time, cost, and trial-and-error required to develop life-saving medicines.

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