Podcast
AI on the Hill
A Podcast Decoding AI in Biotech and Beyond.
AI on the Hill explores 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.
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Your Host
Rene Baston
Venture Partner at Covenant Venture Capital
With 25+ years in venture creation, digital health, data science, and innovation strategy, Rene has co-founded startups, taught for the NSF, and led initiatives at Columbia University and the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub. He holds degrees from Columbia and brings deep expertise in bridging science, business, and policy.
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Tommy Tang
Director of Bioinformatics at AstraZeneca
Leads innovative cancer research using epigenomics and data science. Author of "From Cell Line to Command Line" and creator of Chatomics.
Listen"To me, AI is just part of the toolset now — like pipettes or a microscope. You don't fear it, you learn how to use it well."
Dean Zheng
Clinical Outsourcing Professional at Pfizer
Over 8 years in clinical trials, supporting 100+ regulatory submissions across oncology, CNS, rare diseases, and more.
Listen"AI is not replacing, it's actually evolving our way of working."
Yaoyu Yang
Founder & CEO of Cypher AI
Over a decade bridging biology and software. Built platforms for synthetic biology and earned the Redwood Award for innovation at Ginkgo Bioworks.
Listen"The most powerful scientists in the future will code ideas, not commands."
David A. Hall
Managing Director at AKT Health
Healthcare industry leader with experience in health technology and strategic consulting.
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