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Under the Surface Podcast

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  • The FoF (Filet-O-Fish) Turning Point to OpenFF (Open Force Field)

    September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Listen to the next episode of our podcast, Under the Surface. In episode 18, The FoF (Filet-O-Fish) Turning Point to OpenFF (Open Force Field), we chat with @Lily Wang, Science Lead at the Open Force Field Initiative (@OpenFF), about the…

  • Building Collaborative Drug Discovery Tools with Barry Bunin

    August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    *Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of trauma, loss, and near‑death experiences. Please take care while listening, and reach out to a mental health professional or someone you trust if these topics become overwhelming.*…

  • When Proteins Move: Woody Sherman on Computational Chemistry, Molecular Simulation, and the Future of AI in Drug Discovery

    June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

    Check out the next episode of our podcast, Under the Surface. In episode 16, When Proteins Move: Woody Sherman on Computational Chemistry, Molecular Simulation, and the Future of AI in Drug Discovery, we chat with Woody Sherman, Founder…

  • Fells' Elements of Success: A Periodic Journey

    March 31, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

    Check out the next episode of our podcast, Under the Surface! In episode 15, Fells' Elements of Success: A Periodic Journey, we immerse ourselves in the world of chemistry and career alchemy with James Fells. From his early days as a…

  • SVL: Santavy vs Labute - The HoliDAVE Edition

    December 22, 2025 · 53 min

    Welcome to the last episode of 2025 for our podcast, Under the Surface! In this episode, SVL: Santavy vs Labute - The HoliDAVE Edition, get cozy with this special holiday edition of "Under the Surface"! Chris Williams and Dave Thompson are…

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  • Unfiltered Leadership with Erin Davis

    November 18, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

    In episode 13, Unfiltered Leadership, we dive into the fascinating journey of Erin Davis, who proves that the path to becoming a CTO at X-Chem is paved with caffeine, coding, and a touch of chaos.  Erin's story is a masterclass in…

  • Never Mind the Woman Behind the Curtain with Dr. Sarah Witzke

    August 26, 2025 · 46 min

    In episode 12, Never Mind the Woman Behind the Curtain, we welcome Dr. Sarah Witzke, Senior Application Scientist at CCG, who spills the beans on the not-so-secret life of support scientists in drug discovery. Think of it as a…

  • Crystal Clear: Unveiling the Secrets of Crystallography and Drug Design

    June 3, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min

    In our next episode, we're joined by Jason Cole, a Senior Research Fellow at the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center (CCDC). He shares his fascinating journey, starting from his childhood in Italy, where his love for science blossomed…

  • The Passport to Knowledge and Discovery with Fernando Garces

    February 27, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    In our first episode of 2025, our hosts, Chris Williams and Dave Thompson, have the pleasure of speaking to Fernando Garces, CEO and co-founder of BioGlyph. Leading us from the sunny climes of Portugal through the tropical paradise that is…

  • Rebecca Swett on The Power of Automation in Drug Development

    December 19, 2024 · 47 min

    In our final episode of 2024, host Chris Williams and guest co-host, Under the Surface Executive Producer and CCG Vice President, Alain Deschênes have a long overdue chat with computational drug discovery rock star Rebecca Swett. Rebecca…

  • The Molecular Assassin Dr. Arijit Basu

    September 17, 2024 · 43 min

    On episode 8 of Under the Surface, we're joined by The Molecular Assassin, Arijit Basu. Arijit describes his journey from India to the US via a transformative sabbatical in Israel. Landing in the Langer lab at MIT and then finding his…

  • On Being The First [Second?] with Eric Larson

    August 22, 2024 · 45 min

    This next episode of Under the Surface has us speaking to crystallographer Eric Larson. In episode 7, as you'll hear, Eric's a little nervous about having his thoughts committed to 'perpetuity.' But, as you'll also hear, he does a great…

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About the show

Under the Surface is Chemical Computing Group's podcast where science meets storytelling in the world of computer‑aided drug discovery. Each episode brings you inside the breakthroughs shaping modern computational chemistry — from molecular modeling and AI‑powered design to the personal journeys of the researchers driving innovation forward. Join pioneering scientists, industry leaders, and curious minds as we explore how in silico techniques accelerate discovery, transform workflows, and reveal the human side of scientific progress.