From AI Hype to Clinical Reality: Alex Zhavoronkov on Generative Drug Discovery and the Future of Pharma 

In this exclusive interview Alexander Zhavoronkov reveals how Insilico’s AI-designed drug reached Phase II trials, why end-to-end automation and robotics are reshaping R&D, and what it takes to build a culture where AI engineers and biologists co-create. Explore insights on platform vs. pipeline strategy, longevity as a business case, and the next decade of AI-driven pharma innovation.

Topics:

  • From Hype to P&L Impact
  • The “Fully Generative” Drug in Phase II
  • Platform vs. Pipeline Strategy
  • Data Advantage and Ecosystem Positioning
  • Robotics and End-to-End Automation
  • Rethinking Clinical Development with AI
  • Longevity and Aging as a Business Case
  • Talent and Culture in AI-Native Biotech
  • The Next 10 Years of AI in Pharma