In this episode, hosts Louise Schaper and George Margelis dive into the latest advancements in health and biomedical sciences, exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming our understanding of viruses, proteins, and more. Key stories include AI-driven viral evolution predictions, groundbreaking research on the human proteome-phenome atlas, and the role of AI in designing life-saving antivenoms.

The hosts also discuss global telehealth developments, patient engagement strategies, and highlight the inherent challenges of direct-to-consumer health tests.

Special guest of Pulse is Dr Alain Labrique, Director for the Department of Digital Health and Innovation at the World Health Organization for an exploration of the transformative role of digital health on a global scale.

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Resource Links:

Plasma Proteome atlas Link

AI and virus evolution Link

Ai and anti-venom Link

Christchurch telehealth pilot Link

AI and predicting breast cancer Link

Action Plan for the Digital Patient have Link

Direct to consumer tests Link

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