Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Molecular Design: A Perspective

Rajendra P Joshi1, Neeraj Kumar1

  • 1Computational Biology Group, Biological Science Division, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, 902 Battelle Blvd, Richland, WA 99352, USA.

Summary

This article examines how advanced computer systems can be combined to create automated workflows for designing new medicines. By integrating physics-based models with machine learning, researchers aim to speed up the discovery of potential treatments for diseases. The authors discuss both the current capabilities and the significant technical hurdles that must be overcome to make these automated systems reliable and effective.

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