Melanie Swan 

Protein Transformers and the Future of Health

One of the most consequential challenges in AI today is the push toward universal health and longevity solutions. Biological systems present a formidable mathematical and physical puzzle with nonlinear, high-dimensional, dynamic mechanisms. This talk examines how emerging protein transformer architectures are advancing the computational infrastructure required for molecular-scale modeling, enabling the design of targeted therapeutics that address disease and aging with unprecedented precision.

Melanie Swan, PhD, MBA is a Research Associate in Computer Science at University College London, and Research Lead at DIYgenomics.org. She has a PhD from Purdue University, an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. Her research focuses on science and technology frontiers for human well-being.

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