Dr. Nora Khaldi is a renowned biotech entrepreneur, mathematician, scientist and founder and CEO at Nuritas, an AI-enabled synthetic biology company focused on creating the next generation of intelligent ingredients. Dr. Khaldi is an industry leader in the field of life science, biotechnology and food technology.  She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Evolution, Comparative Genomics and Bioinformatics from Trinity College Ireland and a masters in mathematics from Aix-Marseille University.  Her research has focused primarily on research evolution and comparative genomics. Nora holds over 30 patents and is a highly published author.  

Together Dr. Khaldi and I dive into the world of peptides and the infinite possibilities of the Nuritas peptide finder. We explore the characteristics of peptides that can change and improve targeted areas, including maintaining muscle health while losing weight, skin health and wrinkles through collagen production and reduced inflammation, and glucose, craving control, sleep promotion, and skin health. Dr. Khaldi reviews the PeptiStrong timeline, highlights targeted populations and shares observations from her personal use. She also addresses the possibilities and concerns associated with AI, reminding us how scientists can enhance their research with its assistance. 

I’m your host, Evelyne Lambrecht, thank you for designing a well world with us.

 

Episode Resources:

Dr. Nora Khaldi - https://www.nuritas.com/team/dr%E2%81%9Fnora%E2%81%9Fkhaldi/

Design for Health Resources:

Designs for Health - https://www.designsforhealth.com/

Research Blog: Decoding Peptides: The Body’s Little Helpers - https://www.casi.org/decoding-peptides-bodys-little-helpers

Research Blog: Bioactive Peptides From the Fava Bean: The Future of Muscular Health? - https://www.casi.org/bioactive-peptides-from-the-fava-bean-future-of-muscular-health

Designs for Health Practitioner Exclusive Drug Nutrient Depletion and Interaction Checker - https://www.designsforhealth.com/drug-nutrient-interaction/

Visit the Designs for Health Research and Education Library which houses medical journals, protocols, webinars, and our blog.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro.

03:09 Dr. Khali’s interest in mathematics and life sciences converged as her career progressed.

5:58 The moment that peptides became the focus of Dr. Khali’s research involved wallaby milk. 

9:27 Details about peptides and the infinite possibilities of the Nuritas peptide finder. 

13:03 The molecular universe of an apple includes more molecular data than all social media put together. Dr. Khali details this library of peptides. 

15:44 A timeline of the peptide finder’s work and how its inaccuracies are corrected over time to identify solutions.

18:14 Determining which areas to focus on and bring to market starts with securing both health and longevity. 

21:16 Pillars in seeking peptides that can change and improve targeted areas, including maintaining muscle health while losing weight. 

24:01 Discovering the muscle building mechanisms that became the ingredients in PeptiStrong. 

27:51 Why can’t humans access all nutrients that are hidden in plants? 

31:42 The role of AI in identifying properties and the role of humans in ensuring accuracy. 

35:25 Pre-market control testing markers and models and findings from early human clinical trials.

42:18 PeptiStrong timeline and targeted populations and observations from Dr. Khaldi’s personal use. 

47:15 Designs for Health CEO Amardeep Kahlon’s testimonial for performance peptides. 

49:15 The combination of mathematics and computer science is AI, and scientists can enhance their research with its assistance. 

52:25 PeptiYouth focuses on skin health and wrinkles through collagen production and reduced inflammation. 

54:42 Upcoming areas of Nuritas peptide research include glucose, craving control, sleep promotion, and skin health.

58:50 Is it possible that the answers for cancers and other diseases might be found in peptides? 

1:01:27 Dr. Nora Khaldi personal favorite supplements, top health practices, and her changing post-pandemic views on remote work.