summary Dr. Carly Schissel, a powerhouse in the world of organic chemistry, discusses her role in designing molecules for drug discovery and development. She explains the importance of designing drugs that work in the right way with the right target and with the fewest side effects. Dr. Schissel shares her research on the chemical biology of peptides and the breakthroughs she has made in peptide delivery and modification. She also discusses the challenges and innovations in organic synthesis and the potential of machine learning in synthetic design. Dr. Schissel emphasizes the importance of mentorship and maintaining a balance between personal life and research. keywords organic chemistry, drug discovery, drug development, peptide delivery, chemical biology, synthetic design, machine learning, mentorship, work-life balance takeaways Designing drugs that work in the right way with the right target and with the fewest side effects is crucial in drug discovery and development. Peptides, which are small proteins, are powerful molecules that can be chemically modified and have the potential to be more drug-like. Machine learning can guide synthetic design and help in the discovery of new drugs and the prediction of toxic side effects. Mentorship and a supportive community are essential in the scientific research field. Maintaining a balance between personal life and research is important for overall well-being and perspective. titles The Power of Peptides in Drug Design Machine Learning in Synthetic Design Sound Bites "Creating tiny invisible machines that can fix problems at the cellular level." "Peptides are like small proteins that can be chemically modified and are powerful in targeting specific proteins." "Machine learning can predict better peptide sequences for drug delivery." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Kali Seshel and Organic Chemistry 06:04 The Power of Peptides in Drug Design 08:00 Machine Learning in Synthetic Design 21:51 Challenges and Innovations in Research 32:58 Mentorship and Work-Life Balance