In this cutting-edge episode, we explore how Edge AI is transforming drug discovery and revolutionising laboratory workflows, real-time molecular analysis, and protein folding predictions—all at the source of data collection. Joining us is Nuri Cankaya, Vice President of Commercial Marketing at Intel Corporation, and a renowned thought leader in AI and healthcare innovation.

You'll discover how AI at the edge—enabled by on-device NPUs, GPUs, and CPUs—is unlocking privacy-preserving, high-performance computing in the most sensitive environments, such as clinical labs and pharmaceutical R&D centers. Nuri shares his deep experience in AI, discusses hardware configurations for edge deployments, and provides real-world examples of AI accelerating high-throughput screening, compound discovery, and target validation.

Key Topics:

What is Edge AI and how it differs from cloud-based AI
How real-time AI in the lab enables faster, cheaper drug discovery
Hardware requirements: NPU, GPU, CPU integration for edge computing
The role of AlphaFold and protein folding prediction in therapeutic development
Use cases in molecular screening, genomics, and clinical trial simulations
How Edge AI preserves data privacy and complies with GDPR and HIPAA
Predictions for AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) and Quantum Computing in healthcare
Strategic advice for pharma leaders and biotech innovators looking to pilot AI
The energy efficiency and sustainability gains from Edge AI vs. cloud AI

About the Podcast

AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future.

This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights.

AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget.

As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses.

This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more.

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