AI-Powered Animal Research
Michael Kaca of Olden Labs
Animal studies are a cornerstone of biomedical research, yet many of the tools used to conduct them haven’t changed in decades. Michael Kaca, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer of Olden Labs, is on a mission to change that. In this episode of Discovery Engines, we explore how his team is modernizing animal research with custom hardware and machine learning-powered analytics: bringing rigor, efficiency, and automation to an essential but often overlooked part of life sciences.
In our chat we covered:
Why animal studies remain essential in biomedical research
How artificial organs and AI models could reduce reliance on animal testing
Olden Labs’ journey from an idea to a hardware & AI startup
What happens when a roboticist enters the life sciences
The DOME Smart Cage – a real-time tracking system powered by ML
How better data can lead to breakthroughs in genetics and longevity
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If you’re interested in the intersection of AI, hardware, and the future of life sciences, you’ll be interested to hear Michael’s insights on how technology can enable data-driven, ethical, and scalable scientific research.
Catch the full conversation here:
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