Davey Smith of the University of California San Diego: The Future of Clinical Medicine

Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, and other platforms. Davey gives an overview of his work at UC San Diego  [02:23] How did Davey end up down the path toward infectious diseases? [03:23] Davey talks about the first time he heard about COVID-19 [06:02] How did Operation Warp Speed come together and when did Davey get involved? [07:21] Davey shares his observations on Model Medicines [11:25] Davey describes the technology Model Medicines focus on and how they apply it to many areas [13:10] Davey talks about his current involvement such as preclinical testing and preparing for clinical trials [15:05] Davey explains why COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses will continue to be a threat, and why new treatments are necessary [16:43] Davey emphasizes the need for investing in the science and research to improve next-generation drugs [00:18:55] Davey shares how AI is changing the way drug development is being approached today [20:01] On the FDA's flexibility and alignment with Model Medicines' plans for testing and development [20:48] Davey talks about future plans for Model Medicines, his plans on launching a clinical trial for respiratory viruses, and basket trial [00:22:23] Davey shares his take on the technology communities and collaborative and problem-focused culture of San Diego [23:40] Davey shares his favorite taco spot on Washington Street, El Cuervo [00:27:05] Follow Davey LinkedIn   University of California San Diego Website | LinkedIn   Check out our Tacos and Tech Tacos Database to learn where our local SD entrepreneurs and leaders satisfy their taco crave!