Welcome to episode 158 of the AI in Action podcast, the show where we break down the hype and explore the impact that Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence are making on our everyday lives.

Powered by Alldus International, our goal is to share with you the insights of technologists and data science enthusiasts to showcase the excellent work that is being done within AI in the United States and Europe.

Today’s guest is Melissa Curtis, Senior Director of Clinical Computational Sciences at EQRx in Cambridge, MA.  Founded in 2019, EQRx is committed to making innovative medicines at dramatically lower prices for the benefit of people and society. By bringing together stakeholders from across the healthcare system and utilizing the latest advances in science and technology, the company seeks to discover, develop and deliver high-quality, patent-protected medicines more efficiently and cost-effectively than ever before.

In the episode, Melissa will discuss:

Interesting projects she worked on previously at Flatiron Health 

What attracted her to join EQRx 

Building the clinical computational sciences team 

Interesting projects they are working on  

How they are shaping the future of clinical trials 

Advice to Data Scientists on a career within a startup 

To find out more about Melissa and the fascinating work at EQRx, check out the website www.eqrx.com or follow them on Twitter @EQRxINC. You can also connect with Melissa on Linkedin. or follow her on Twitter @melissa_curtis. 

What did you think of Melissa’s podcast? Where do you see the future of AI in the Healthcare sector heading in the next few years? We would love to hear your thoughts on this episode, so please leave a comment below.

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