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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.

Lex FridmanhostRobert (Bob) Langerguest
Jun 30, 20201h 2mWatch on YouTube ↗

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June 30, 2020
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1h 2m
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Lex Fridman Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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. Support this podcast by signing up with these sponsors:

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 PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ Full episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOdP_8GztsuKi9nrraNbKKp4 Clips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrAXtmErZgOeciFP3CBCIEElOJeitOr41 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? CONNECT:

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Lex Fridman Podcast, featuring Lex Fridman and Robert (Bob) Langer, Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine | Lex Fridman Podcast #105 explores Robert Langer on Engineering Drugs, Tissues, and Scientific Failure Lex Fridman interviews MIT professor Robert Langer, one of the most cited engineers in history, about his pioneering work in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biotech entrepreneurship.

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