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Malinka Walaliate

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    a16z Podcast | The Rise of the Digital 'Pill'

    Sean Duffy, Vijay Pande, Malinka Walaliyadde, Hannah, Malinka Walaliate

    Digital health has evolved into a distinct third wave of therapeutics that treats behavioral and metabolic conditions through software-driven clinical interventions validated by rigorous randomized controlled trials. Despite past skepticism from medical authorities, industry leaders are overcoming adoption barriers by demonstrating superior efficacy in areas like diabetes management and shifting payment models toward value-based outcomes. The sector is increasingly integrating with existing healthcare infrastructure to act as a clinical collaborator rather than a replacement, with artificial intelligence poised to deepen this impact while addressing global provider shortages.

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    a16z Podcast | When Will Genomics Live Up to the Hype?

    Carlos Araya, Jeff Kaditz, Gabe Otte, Malinka Walaliyadde, Hannah, Malinka Walaliate

    Panelists identify a critical disconnect between the static reference genome established by the Human Genome Project and the dynamic reality of somatic DNA errors, which Jeff Kaditz characterizes as an information corruption problem driving cancer. Experts propose leveraging artificial intelligence to integrate multi-omics data and longitudinal phenotypic records to transform probabilistic mutation calls into actionable preventative tools that mimic dental hygiene practices. Despite regulatory liability concerns and payer demands for immediate cost savings, the consensus points toward a consumer-paid "genomic thermometer" model that shifts healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive maintenance through scalable, affordable testing.