When Biology Moves to Engineering

Explore the intersection of biology and engineering in this 24-minute talk by Andreessen Horowitz general partner Vijay Pande. Delve into how advances in AI and machine learning are revolutionizing our understanding of complex biological systems, moving beyond traditional empirical methods. Learn about the application of engineering principles to improve diagnostics and create new biological circuits. Discover how this shift from science to engineering in bio innovation is transforming drug discovery, healthcare systems, and our fundamental approach to medicine. Gain insights into the potential of deep learning in cancer detection and the engineering of biological circuits using software principles. Understand the implications of this technological evolution for the future of healthcare and biological research.

Intro
EVOLUTION HAS BROUGHT FEATURES AND BUGS
Y2K the Pinnacle of Technical Debt
How Freenome Uses Deep Learning To Detect Cancer
Test of This Understanding Is Prediction Bology is no longer imited by human understanding
Better Prediction = Better Health Care Beyond simple biomarkers
Engineering Not Empiricism
Scales of Engineering Biology
Engineering Circuits Using Software Principles
Engineering Biological Circuits Using Software Principles
The Heath Care System Has Itself "Evolved" Over the Last Century
Engineering Health Care Systems
Engineering the Fundamental Premise of Healthcare