Using Peptides for Medical Breakthroughs
From What Happens Next in 6 Minutes by Larry Bernstein
May 16, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
The episode features a discussion on the use of AI and peptides in developing new antibiotics, led by Cesar de la Fuente from Penn’s Machine Biology Group.
This podcast was taped at a conference where I hosted several Penn Professors on various topics. The audience included my friends who will join me in asking questions. Our speaker is Cesar de la Fuente is the Director of Penn’s Machine Biology Group. His team uses AI with biology to create new antibiotics that hopefully can save millions of lives. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe
People in this episode
Host: Larry Bernstein
Guest: Cesar de la Fuente
Topics covered
- peptides
- medical breakthroughs
- AI in biology
- antibiotics
- healthcare
- conference
Keywords
- peptides
- medical breakthroughs
- antibiotics
- AI
- healthcare
- Penn
- Cesar de la Fuente
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Penn, Penn’s Machine Biology Group
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