Path to Innovation - Prof. Robert Langer

In our new episode, tune in to one of the most influential figures in biomedical engineering, Professor Robert Langer! This summer, Alisa Ovsiannikova and Misha Bagirov travelled all the way from the Netherlands to the US and visited MIT to conduct an incredible interview with Professor Robert Langer! As the most cited engineer in history, with over 430,000 citations and an h-index of 326, Professor Langer's contributions to the fields of tissue engineering and drug delivery systems are unmatched. His work has created countless innovations with over 1,400 patents under Prof Langer’s name. Join us as Professor Langer shares the journey that led him from a childhood chemistry kit to a groundbreaking career in chemical and biomedical engineering. In this episode, Professor Langer opens up about the critical moments when his work began gaining acceptance, the challenges and triumphs of founding biotech companies like Moderna, and how his father’s wisdom shaped his unbeatable pursuit of innovation. We also dive into the cutting-edge research happening at Langer Lab, the largest biomedical engineering lab in the world, as well as exciting advances in drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. You can find all of that and many other exciting insights in our new episode! Hosts and writers: Alisa Ovsiannikova, Misha Bagirov Editors: Rossana Serlenga, Alisa Ovsiannikova, Misha Bagirov Promotion: Amaliya Bagdasaryan Coordinator: Alisa Ovsiannikova