Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine | Lex Fridman Podcast #105

Robert Langer is a professor at MIT and one of the most cited researchers in history, specializing in biotechnology fields of drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. He has bridged theory and practice by being a key member and driving force in launching many successful biotech companies out of MIT.

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EPISODE LINKS:
Bob’s Lab Website: https://langerlab.mit.edu/
Bob’s Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5HX–AYAAAAJ
Bob’s Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_S._Langer

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OUTLINE:
0:00 – Introduction
3:07 – Magic and science
5:34 – Memorable rejection
8:35 – How to come up with big ideas in science
13:27 – How to make a new drug
22:38 – Drug delivery
28:22 – Tissue engineering
35:22 – Beautiful idea in bioengineering
38:16 – Patenting process
42:21 – What does it take to build a successful startup?
46:18 – Mentoring students
50:54 – Funding
58:08 – Cookies
59:41 – What are you most proud of?

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