Dr Bob Langer, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- Dr. Langer is an American chemical engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, inventor and one of the twelve Institute Professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Overview
Discover the journey of a biomedical pioneer whose curiosity, grit, and innovation have shaped global healthcare—from CRISPR to mRNA vaccines, regenerative medicine, and AI-driven discoveries. Learn how science can transform lives and inspire the next generation of innovators.
00:09- About Dr Bob Langer
- Dr. Langer is an American chemical engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, inventor and one of the twelve Institute Professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
03:30- What biomedical innovations excite you most today?
- Genetic therapies: gene editing, mRNA, and siRNA transforming treatment of diseases.
- Cellular and regenerative therapies: CAR-T cells, tissue and organ regeneration, organs-on-chips.
- AI-driven and curiosity-driven research: accelerating discoveries and enabling breakthrough innovations.
17:03- Do you think quantum computing will significantly impact biomedical innovation?
- Likely to have a significant impact someday.
- The timeline is uncertain, possibly 30–50 years away.
- Advances continue, but exact timing and scale are unknown.
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- Dr. Langer is an American chemical engineer, scientist, entrepreneur, inventor and one of the twelve Institute Professors at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
