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Under the Surface Podcast

Chemical Computing Group
Drug Discovery
Computational Chemistry
Toxicology
Molecular Operating Environment
Crystallography
Molecular Design
AI In Drug Discovery
Machine Learning
FDA Submission
Pharmaceutical Industry
Artificial Intelligence
Biotechnology
Virtual Reality
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Application Science
Structural Biology
Data Curation
Chemical Computing Group
Quantum Mechanics
Covid-19

Under the Surface is a podcast hosted by Chemical Computing Group, where we have in-depth discussions on computer-aided techniques in drug discovery. Chemical Computing Group (CCG) is a leading supplier of computational chemistry and drug discovery software. CCG's main software platform is the Molecular Operating Environment ("MOE"), which is a single package for visualization, molecular modeling,... more

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In episode 12, Never Mind the Woman Behind the Curtain, we welcome Dr. Sarah Witzke, Senior Application Scientist at CCG, who spills the beans on the not-so-secret life of support scientists in drug discovery. Think of it as a behind-the-scenes tour ... more

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In our next episode, we’re joined by Jason Cole, a Senior Research Fellow at the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center (CCDC). He shares his fascinating journey, starting from his childhood in Italy, where his love for science blossomed, all the way... more

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In our first episode of 2025, our hosts, Chris Williams and Dave Thompson, have the pleasure of speaking to Fernando Garces, CEO and co-founder of BioGlyph. Leading us from the sunny climes of Portugal through the tropical paradise that is London, on... more

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In our final episode of 2024, host Chris Williams and guest co-host, Under the Surface Executive Producer and CCG Vice President, Alain Deschênes have a long overdue chat with computational drug discovery rock star Rebecca Swett. Rebecca shares her j... more

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Sarah Witzke
Senior scientist at Chemical Computing Group
Chemical Computing Group
Episode: 12. Never Mind the Woman Behind the Curtain with Dr. Sarah Witzke
Jason Cole
Senior Research Fellow at the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center
Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center
Episode: 11. Crystal Clear: Unveiling the Secrets of Crystallography and Drug Design
Fernando Garces
CEO and co-founder of BioGlyph
BioGlyph
Episode: 10. The Passport to Knowledge and Discovery
Rebecca Swett
Computational Chemist at X-Chem
X-Chem
Episode: 9. Rebecca Swett on The Power of Automation in Drug Development
Arijit Basu
Computational chemist and toxicologist at Takeda Pharmaceuticals.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Episode: 8. The Molecular Assassin
Eric Larson
Director of Protein Science and Structural Biology
Biotech in Boston
Episode: 7. On Being The First [Second?]
Steve McCloskey
Co-founder of Nanome and nano engineer from UC San Diego.
Nanome
Episode: 6. Revolutionizing Nanoscale Visualization
Dan McKay
Expert in computational chemistry and co-founder of Ventus Therapeutics
Ventus Therapeutics
Episode: 5. Farm to Pharma
Vanita Sood
Expert in drug discovery with a background in molecular biology and computational protein engineering
Current startup focused on AI-driven drug discovery; formerly at EMD Serono
Episode: 3. Instructions for a Life in Science

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Chris Williams
Host of Under the Surface

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9. Rebecca Swett on The Power of Automation in Drug Development
Q: Were you planning on going to Vertex or did it just sort of fall in your lap?
A friend used her network to help me secure the position, as I had a competing offer for a data science role in finance, but I opted for Vertex instead.
9. Rebecca Swett on The Power of Automation in Drug Development
Q: What did you work on at Novartis during your postdoc?
I automated processes related to understanding the statistics of water movement, completing a year and a half plan in just three months, and helped with various projects to expose myself to different aspects of the work.
3. Instructions for a Life in Science
Q: Can you tell us about your career and how you are in the drug discovery field?
I've been in drug discovery for about 15 years, with a background in molecular biology and computational protein engineering. Currently, I work at a startup focused on AI-driven drug discovery.
5. Farm to Pharma
Q: What are the challenges in applying machine learning to drug discovery?
Dan explained that while machine learning can be beneficial, it often struggles with the need to find exceptions rather than generalities, which is crucial in drug discovery.
5. Farm to Pharma
Q: Can you describe your journey in the field of computational chemistry?
Dan shared how he has wanted to be a chemist since childhood and detailed his academic and professional journeys, including significant experiences at Merck and Novartis.

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Focusing on the intersection of computational techniques and drug discovery, this podcast provides thoughtful conversations about innovative approaches in the scientific field. Frequent guests include industry experts who share their experiences ranging from the fundamental aspects of computational chemistry to significant advancements in drug design and development. Topics commonly discussed include crystallography, drug discovery methodologies, and the role of support scientists, offering a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the pharmaceutical landscape.

What sets this listening experience apart is the caliber of the guests, typically drawn from leading institutions and companies within the chemistry and ... more

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2. Jason Cole
3. Fernando Garces
4. Rebecca Swett
5. Arijit Basu
6. Eric Larson
7. Steve McCloskey
8. Dan McKay

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