
AI and Healthcare—with Mika Newton and Dr. Sanjay Juneja is an engaging interview series featuring world-renowned leaders shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. Discover how AI is transforming healthcare today, addressing real-world challenges and improving patient outcomes. This series caters to anyone’s listening style with bite-sized, commute-friendly insights and full-length interviews. Join co-hosts Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Dr. Sanjay Juneja, a globally recognized oncologist and VP of Clinical AI at Tempus AI, as they explore cutting-edge innovations with industry pioneers. Originally launched as the TARGET: Cancer Podcast in 2021, the series evolved after 75 episodes into a comprehensive platform for AI and healthcare conversations.
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Patients, data, and profits—with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Dr. Sanjay Juneja and Dr. Debra Patt discuss patient data in healthcare, including de-identification, data aggregation for research, and the evolving role of AI. They explore how communication systems and real-world evidence improve care delivery, reduce ER visits, and enhance efficiency for healthcare providers.
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Why Is The Drug Discovery Market So Slow?—with Mika Newton
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
Mika Newton and Tom Neyarapally discuss how advancements in data, AI tools, and computing power are transforming drug discovery, particularly in oncology. They explore patient-centric approaches, in silico screening, and strategies to reduce the time and cost of bringing new treatments to market.
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Insights from the Chair of the ASCO AI Taskforce—with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
An overview of ASCO's approach to artificial intelligence in cancer care, focusing on responsible use, transparency, and the importance of keeping physicians at the center of decision-making. The clip discusses guidelines, challenges like biases and model limitations, and how AI can complement personalized care.
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
How is AI Helping Healthcare Providers Today?—with Dr. Sanjay Juneja
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Dr. Debra Patt and Dr. Sanjay Juneja explore how AI is reshaping healthcare, focusing on its impact on physicians and patient care. Discover how AI tools are seamlessly integrated into care delivery, from enhancing cancer diagnostics and automating clinical documentation to improving administrative efficiency. Learn about AI-powered scribe services that reduce doctors’ workloads, enabling real-time patient notes, better disease management, and enhanced communication with caregivers. Additionally, we explore AI's role in drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and streamlining insurance approvals.
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Dr. Juneja and Dr. Patt discuss the financial implications of AI adoption, how tools like ambient listening and real-time monitoring can enhance patient care, and the role of AI in educating patients to manage treatment toxicities. Plus, they dive into the advancements in drug discovery and clinical trials, where AI is paving the way for more efficient and personalized therapies.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
From Targeting Cancer to Transforming Care: Introducing AI and Healthcare
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Sanjay Juneja is joined by Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, to explore how AI is transforming the future of medicine. Together, they discuss tackling critical challenges like resource shortages, improving patient triaging, and leveraging data for smarter, faster decision-making. Mika shares his unique insights on how technology is reshaping healthcare systems and the exciting opportunities ahead. Don’t miss this engaging conversation —and stay tuned for a surprising reveal at the end!
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Steroids and Hormones in Cancer Care with Dr. Afreen Shariff
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Join Dr. Sanjay Juneja, known as the OncDoc, as he discusses the complex intersection of endocrinology and oncology with Dr. Afreen Shariff, an expert endo-oncologist from Duke University. This episode explores the often-overlooked endocrine side effects of cancer treatments, such as steroids and immune therapies, and how they impact patient quality of life. Dr. Shariff shares insights on managing hormonal imbalances, the importance of specialized care, and how platforms like Citrus Oncology are democratizing access to expert opinions and care. Discover how patients can better navigate the challenges of cancer treatment and thrive, supported by comprehensive, multi-specialty care. If you or a loved one are facing cancer treatment, this episode is essential listening.
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
AI's Role in Predicting Cancer Treatment Outcomes with Dr. Tim Showalter
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
In this episode of the Target Cancer Podcast, Dr. Sanjay Juneja sits down with Dr. Tim Showalter, Chief Medical Officer at Artera, to explore the transformative role of AI in personalizing cancer treatment. Dr. Showalter shares insights on how advanced AI tools are helping clinicians make more precise decisions, reducing overtreatment, and improving patients’ quality of life. Together, they discuss the moral and medical challenges of balancing aggressive cancer therapies with patient-centered care and the promise of AI in guiding better, data-driven outcomes.

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