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Under the Surface Podcast

Building Collaborative Drug Discovery Tools with Barry Bunin

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*Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of trauma, loss, and near‑death experiences. Please take care while listening, and reach out to a mental health professional or someone you trust if these topics become overwhelming.*

Listen to the next episode of our podcast, Under the Surface. In episode 17, Building Collaborative Drug Discovery Tools, we feature an in-depth interview with Barry Bunin, CEO of Collaborative Drug Discovery, about his journey from chemist to entrepreneur. He shares how his background and desire to make a difference have shaped his company's mission and technology.

Here's what we discuss:

  • Barry Bunin's background and what inspired his purpose

  • How CDD started and became a leader in sharing science safely

  • Why CDD Vault was built to keep research private, secure, and easy to use

  • How teamwork and sharing data make drug discovery faster

  • Finding the right balance between sharing and privacy

  • How new tech like AI helps scientists work together

  • Caring about people, having an impact, and doing good in science

  • Barry's book shows the power of working together and being creative

This episode brings together science, entrepreneurship, and the personal stories that inspire innovation.

Listener discretion is advised.

  • (03:00) Barry talks about starting out in science, wanting to make a difference, and how that shaped his work.
  • (06:00) How Barry's personal experiences led to his book and his current journey.
  • (06:33) Content Warning begins
  • (07:10) Content Warning ends
  • (10:00) Mixing hands-on chemistry with computer tools to get better results.
  • (15:00) How Barry got interested in combining chemistry and technology early on.
  • (20:00) Moving from lab work to starting software companies.
  • (25:00) What CDD stands for: their values, company culture, and mission.
  • (30:00) Working together in drug discovery, and how to keep things open but private.
  • (33:24) Content Warning begins
  • (37:33) Content Warning ends
  • (35:00) Real stories from the field, and why being human matters in science.
  • (40:00) Keeping data safe and models using tech like federated learning.
  • (50:00) How Barry's book came together.
  • (1:00:00) Looking ahead: AI, collaboration tools, and making a positive impact.
  • (1:06:40) The "Deschenes Dilemma": What happens if you can't stop doing science?
  • (1:08:00) Thinking about legacy, inspiring future generations, and making your mark.

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