How AI is Transforming Medicine | Johns Hopkins Next Conversations

Moderated by NPR’s, Steve Inskeep, Johns Hopkins University’s Ashani Weeraratna & Vasan Yegnasubramanian join the stage with, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Siddhartha Mukherjee In this thought-provoking conversation about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of medicine, biology, and cancer research. From early cancer detection through blood-based screening to the rise of generative chemistry and, possibly a new discipline of science, this discussion highlights how AI is accelerating discoveries once thought impossible.

At the same time, the conversation raises an essential question: as technology advances, how do we preserve the human side of healthcare—clinical judgment, trust, and the doctor-patient relationship? With breakthroughs emerging alongside concerns about safety, funding, and responsible innovation, this dialogue offers a compelling look at both the promise and the challenge of a new era in biology.

Video by: Roy Henry