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AI on the Hill is a podcast exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clinical research. Designed to inform and inspire, the show brings together thought leaders, innovators, and regulatory voices to discuss frontier developments in AI-driven drug discovery, clinical trials, and health tech innovations.
Co-produced by Hill Research and the Tech Impact Foundation. Hill Research drives the advancement of AI in clinical trials, developing Generative AI solutions that optimize trial design, streamline operations, and improve regulatory outcomes, enabling faster delivery of life-changing therapies. Tech Impact Foundation advances the application of AI, biotechnology, and educational technology to improve human lives, promote knowledge sharing, and foster social equity through STEM education, public engagement, and investment in breakthrough research.
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Building Trust in Medical AI: Inside Med-ICE
In this episode of AI on the Hill in the Spotlight, we take a closer look at Med-ICE — a system built to make medical AI more trustworthy and reliable. We explore how multi-agent collaboration can…
FDA Perspectives on AI in Biometrics: Key Pitfalls, Bias Risks, and What Sponsors Must Get Right
AI is rapidly entering biometrics workflows — but what actually holds up under FDA review, and where do teams most often go wrong? Speakers & Moderator Hanrui Zhang — DHT Review Lead, U.S. Food…
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 6: From Startup to Humanity — Building Cipher and Staying Human
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 6/6). René and Yaoyu dive into the founder’s journey — from the thrill of building Cypher…
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 5: Excel Is Forever — The Problem That Sparked Cypher AI
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 5/6). After years inside Ginkgo Bioworks, Yaoyu recognized a universal truth: scientists…
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 4: Engineering Biology at Ginkgo Bioworks
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 4/6). Yaoyu recounts his years at Ginkgo Bioworks, where he helped design large-scale…
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 3: The Myth of the AI Scientist
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 3/6). Can AI ever replace scientific intuition? In this thought-provoking exchange, Yaoyu…
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 2: Coding the Lab — The Birth of Aquarium
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 2/6). René and Yaoyu discuss the creation of Aquarium, a laboratory operating system that…
Pipettes to Prompts Pt. 1: From Circuits to Cells
This is an excerpt from Pipettes to Prompts — From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI (Part 1/6). In this episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture Capital,…
Can AI Be a Scientist - From Pipettes to Prompts: Reprogramming Science with AI
In this episode of AI on the Hill, host René Bastón sits down with Yaoyu Yang, Founder & CEO of Cypher AI, to explore one of the most fascinating questions of our time: Can AI truly be a…
Beats to Biotech Pt. 6: Strategic Career Moves
This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 6/6). In this final episode,…
Beats to Biotech Pt. 5: Rethinking Vendor Partnerships
This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 5/6). In this episode, host…
Beats to Biotech Pt. 4: Cutting Trial Timelines with AI
This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 4/6). In this episode, host…
Beats to Biotech Pt. 3: AI That Speeds Pharma Ops
This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 3/6). In this episode, host…
Beats to Biotech Pt. 2: Banking, CRO, and Sponsor
This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 2/6). In this episode, host…
Beats to Biotech Pt. 1: From DJ Booths to Big Pharma
This is an excerpt from From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs — Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations (Part 1/6). In this episode, host…
From Wall Street Beats to Biotech Breakthroughs – Dean’s journey from DJ booths and banking to leading AI-driven clinical trial innovations
Welcome to AI on the Hill, the podcast where we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and biotechnology, featuring thought leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of drug…
Crashing Excel Pt. 6: From Guarded Scripts to GitHub: Why Sharing Makes Science Stronger
This is an excerpt from Crashing Excel to Curing Cancer — How AI and Open Science Are Rewiring Drug Discovery(Part 6/6). In this episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture…
Crashing Excel Pt. 5: Beyond the Hype: What AI Really Needs to Transform Drug Discovery
This is an excerpt from Crashing Excel to Curing Cancer — How AI and Open Science Are Rewiring Drug Discovery(Part 5/6). In this episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture…
Crashing Excel Pt. 4: When AI Meets Cancer: How Data and Biology Are Transforming Drug Discovery
This is an excerpt from Crashing Excel to Curing Cancer — How AI and Open Science Are Rewiring Drug Discovery(Part 4/6). In this episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture…
Crashing Excel Pt. 3: From Researcher to Influencer: Crafting a Personal Brand Through Science Blogging
This is an excerpt from Crashing Excel to Curing Cancer — How AI and Open Science Are Rewiring Drug Discovery(Part 3/6). In this episode, host René Bastón, Venture Partner at Covenant Venture…
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AI on the Hill has published 5 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Investing.
AI on the Hill is currently active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 48m.
