Microsoft Research Podcast

Coauthor roundtable: Reflecting on healthcare economics, biomedical research, and medical education

August 21, 2025 | Peter Lee, Carey Goldberg, and Dr. Isaac Kohane
For the series finale, Peter Lee, Carey Goldberg, and Dr. Zak Kohane compare their predictions to insights from the series’ most recent guests, including experts on AI’s economic and societal impact, leaders in AI-driven medicine, and doctors in training.

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