This podcast episode features a conversation with Vijay Pande, who highlights the transformative power of AI and distributed computing in healthcare and biotechnology, tracing the evolution from projects like Folding@Home to the integration of AI in drug discovery and patient care. Through discussions on the collective capabilities of individuals, the revolutionary impact of technologies such as AlphaFold, and the pressing need to address cost, quality, and access in healthcare, Vijay emphasizes that AI has the potential to reshape the future of medicine, making it more efficient, personalized, and accessible to all, while also acknowledging the challenges of accuracy and integration within existing systems.