In this episode, Maikel and Jeremy discuss ChatGPT in terms of how it and other NLP models are playing a role in healthcare. A few areas mentioned include diagnostics, image reading, patient advice, and subsequent innovative applications for data synthesizing. Any comments or questions can be shared directly to Jeremy at jschmerer@prescouter.com

The podcast returns! In this episode , Jeremy and Kelsey dive into a discussion about the Olfactory system to breakdown a series of topics related to our sense of smell. Topics covered include taste vs. smell, loss of smell, neuroscience behind experiencing scents, neurodegenerative diseases and whether robots coud learn to smell! Enjoy! Any comments or questions can be shared directly to Jeremy at jschmerer@prescouter.com

Jeremy , Joao, Maikel, and Ryan discuss Monkey Pox in terms of its origin, spread, treatment, vaccines, MRNA, public health perspective, and more. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In this episode, Jeremy takes a step back from the normal cadence of the podcast to explain in simple terms who PreScouter is and the kind of work they perform. For those interested in learning more please contact Jeremy directly at jschmerer@prescouter.com

Jeremy and Maikel discuss the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of where we are now and some of the new questions being asked as things continue to evolve. Some of the pros and cons of available treatment options are also discussed. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In this episode, Jeremy, Maikel, and Ryan discuss the large and exponentially growing world of data in the context of pharmaceuticals. Some areas touched upon include data connections, structured vs. unstructured data, negative clinical trials data, data sources, EMR, using AI + NLP tools, regulatory pace, data standards, and more! You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In this episode, Jeremy, Ryan, Maikel, and Joao discuss augmented reality and how it is being used in surgical settings. Areas touched upon include: expedited surgical training, physician shortages, AR challenges / design, collaborative surgeries, haptic feedback, outcomes, quality assurance, and AR implementation. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In this episode, Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel discuss organ transplants in terms of the biological and cellular processes at play before, during, and after a transplant occurs as well as innovations in the field. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In this episode, Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel discuss the age old concept of the "Internet of Things" as it relates to the healthcare world. With a growing opportunity for medical devices to speak to each other and transmit data, there were no shortage of directions to go in for this episode. We hope you enjoy. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Historically, it takes 10 years and a billion dollars to develop a drug. In this episode, Jeremy and Ryan unpack how this may be changing both as a result of innovation as well as recent necessity. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

The Covid-19 virus continues to evolve with more and more people contracting the virus for the first or even second time. As such, there are still lots of questions pertaining the recent Omicron variant, testing protocols, and infection / risk scenarios. In this first episode of 2022, Jeremy and Maikel attempt to answer some of these questions. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In the final episode of 2021, Jeremy is joined by technical colleagues: Ryan, Maikel and Joao to unpack the pandemic thus far. This "round table" discussion highlights key innovations born out of necessity, proactivity, and also as a result of evolving cultural shifts. Jeremy also asks the team to make predictions regarding the future of the pandemic. Questions, feedback, or suggested topics for future episodes can be directed to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel discuss patient data manangement in terms of collection methods, data integrity, data filters, and advanced algorithms for the actionability of different data points. Future implications of relationships between doctor, patient, and data colletion systems are also discussed. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy and Ryan discuss CRISPR in the context of diagnostics. One interesting postulation was the notion that CRISPR could be used proactively for variants of infectious diseases that don't quite exist yet. Another is how it could be used for Personalized Vaccination You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel discuss Process Analytical Technologies (PATs) in the context of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Some areas discussed include cost, quality controls, cell line development, automated sampling, predictive modeling, bioreactors, and various measurement tools. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy, Maikel, and Ryan discuss epigenetics in terms the occurrence of DNA changes, why they matter, their complexity, and how they impact treatments and diagnosis of certain diseases. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggest topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel compare and contrast the dynamics of Covid-19 immunity, which comes from both contracting (and overcoming) the virus itself and from the available vaccines. Regardless of your views on vaccines and the pandemic in general, this is an insightful discussion intended to make sense of an unfortunately inescapble topic. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggested topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy, Ryan, and Maikel discuss the good and perhaps the not so good as it relates to early diagnostics for various diseases. Some of the topics examined include: false positives, ultrasensitive immunoassays, dangers in comparing to averages, cost benefit analysis of testing, at home testing, molecular fluctuation, PCR tests, and liquid biopsies. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggested topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

Jeremy and Ryan discuss telemedicine from several perspectives including connectivity, how healthcare providers use it to work with one another, the advent of "uber for doctors," regulatory / logistical concerns, and general innovation. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggested topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.

In this episode, Ryan and Jeremy discuss proteomics in terms of why it's relevant and what are some of the innovations in the field. You can submit questions, feedback, or suggested topics for future episodes directly to jschmerer@prescouter.com.