Chapter
Insights on Drug Development and Prioritizing Goals
05:14 - 17:41 (12:27)
Discover the history behind drug development and the importance of prioritizing goals that matter to you, not just the scientific community.
Clips
Chemotherapy drugs were originally developed from the dyeing industry in the 19th century, where scientists looked at molecules and identified what they did to the cells.
05:14 - 08:28 (03:14)
Summary
Chemotherapy drugs were originally developed from the dyeing industry in the 19th century, where scientists looked at molecules and identified what they did to the cells. However, many experiments were done on children with leukemia, who unfortunately died due to miscalculations, leading to modifications of the drugs.
ChapterInsights on Drug Development and Prioritizing Goals
EpisodeRegina Barzilay: Deep Learning for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker discusses the tension between the desire to uncover the mysteries of science and the practicality of finding solutions to problems without necessarily fully understanding them.
08:28 - 12:31 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker discusses the tension between the desire to uncover the mysteries of science and the practicality of finding solutions to problems without necessarily fully understanding them. As computer scientists, they have succeeded in certain areas because they are not focused on understanding and instead focus on practical solutions.
ChapterInsights on Drug Development and Prioritizing Goals
EpisodeRegina Barzilay: Deep Learning for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker shares her experience of coping with a brain disease while pursuing a career in academia, including struggling with the diagnosis and the impact on her work.
12:31 - 14:00 (01:29)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares her experience of coping with a brain disease while pursuing a career in academia, including struggling with the diagnosis and the impact on her work.
ChapterInsights on Drug Development and Prioritizing Goals
EpisodeRegina Barzilay: Deep Learning for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
It's essential to take the time to understand what matters to you and pursue your vision, even if it's different from what matters to the rest of your scientific community.
14:00 - 15:51 (01:50)
Summary
It's essential to take the time to understand what matters to you and pursue your vision, even if it's different from what matters to the rest of your scientific community.
ChapterInsights on Drug Development and Prioritizing Goals
EpisodeRegina Barzilay: Deep Learning for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker highlights the value of health and how often it is taken for granted.
15:51 - 17:41 (01:49)
Summary
The speaker highlights the value of health and how often it is taken for granted. Seeing the community of people at a hospital made him appreciate his health and the ability to do whatever he wants with his body.