#087 - Robert Langer: Inventing the Future of Medicine

About this episode

In this episode, Robert Langer discusses his pioneering work in biotechnology and innovative medical technologies.

Robert Langer is an Institute Professor at MIT, one of only 14 to hold this title, and a pioneering figure in biotechnology. His work in bioengineering has led to revolutionary new platforms for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and nanotechnology that form the basis of countless medical treatments and over 40 companies. In this episode, we discuss the design philosophy behind inventing technologies that solve previously impossible problems, like creating a pill that can inject large molecules from inside the stomach. Professor Langer also explains the science of a single-shot, self-boosting vaccine, his approach to bridging the gap between academia and industry, and his belief in fostering a creative, free-thinking environment to tackle the world's biggest health challenges.’ For more information, please see our website: https://www.discoveringacademia.com/episodes/robert-langer This presentation is a service of Discovering Academia, and all information presented is for commercial and informational purposes only. Discovering Academia provides no assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of the information presented and possesses no actual knowledge of any topic presented…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brent Valentine, Keller Kramer

Guest: Robert Langer

Topics covered

• biotechnology
• drug delivery
• tissue engineering
• nanotechnology
• vaccines
• health challenges

Keywords

• biotechnology
• drug delivery
• tissue engineering
• nanotechnology
• vaccines
• health challenges
• MIT
• Robert Langer

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Organizations: MIT, Discovering Academia

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