AI For Pharma Growth

Dr Andree Bates
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AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help Pharma, Biotech and other Healthcare companies understand how the use of AI-based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and company results. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for biopharma execs from biotech start-ups right through to big pharma. In this podcast, Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building results in a pharma company using AI and alert you to some fascinating new tools and applications to benefit you and your company. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals in pharma AI, and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI, futuretech, healthcare and pharma to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing, but magical world of AI powered tools to achieve real-world results. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI-powered tools that are the secret behind some time-saving and supercharged revenue-generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to Discovery, R&D, clinical trials, market access, medical affairs, regulatory, market research, business insights, sales, marketing, including digital marketing, and so much more.

  1. Healthcare Accessibility & Innovation

    1D AGO

    Healthcare Accessibility & Innovation

    Healthcare accessibility is still being held hostage by phone queues, missed calls, and clunky portals. In this episode, Dr Andree Bates sits down with Josh Taylor of TxtSquad to explore why simple, secure texting can remove friction for patients and providers, and how AI can support the conversation without making care feel robotic. Josh explains why SMS works where apps often fail: it is familiar, low effort, and asynchronous. That means patients can reply on their own time, while care teams can manage conversations in a way that fits real clinic workflows instead of forcing everyone into yet another platform. They dig into the pharma and adherence angle too. Josh shares how two-way messaging helps teams move beyond generic reminders and uncover the real reasons people stop taking medication, opening the door to earlier support, smarter interventions, and better outcomes. Finally, Josh outlines where AI adds value inside messaging: triage for common questions, translation, summarisation, and staff copilots. He also highlights the importance of compliance, clear boundaries, and human oversight when dealing with sensitive health information. The future, he suggests, is smarter communication across SMS, voice, and phone-based assistants, designed to meet patients where they already are. Topics Covered Why portals and apps struggle with adoption in healthcare SMS as a low-barrier, asynchronous engagement channel Building a two-way patient to provider communication loop Medication adherence: understanding drop-off, not just sending reminders Patient assistance programmes and support at scale Clinical trial recruitment and retention using messaging AI in messaging: triage, translation, summarisation, and staff copilots Compliance considerations and handling sensitive information What comes next: voice agents and deeper integration with phone workflows About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | X

    26 min
  2. E204: Human-Centered AI: Designing Intelligence That Aligns With Us

    FEB 11

    E204: Human-Centered AI: Designing Intelligence That Aligns With Us

    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly woven into everyday life, the real question isn’t just what AI can do — it’s what it should do for humans. In this episode, Dr Andree Bates interviews Dr Morteza Zihayat of Heisenberg Network to explore Human-Centred AI: designing intelligent systems that prioritise welfare, autonomy, dignity and trust over pure technical capability. Morteza explains how his background in data mining led to a key insight: numbers can be incredibly powerful, but they still “miss the mark” when human values are ignored. That perspective shaped his work in Human-Centred AI and helped inspire Heisenberg Network, a decentralised infrastructure designed to transform fragmented, messy data into high-quality, AI-ready intelligence — in minutes rather than weeks — while dramatically reducing cost. The conversation digs into what human-centred design looks like in practice. Morteza introduces a “ladder of priorities” to manage conflicting values — from safety and laws at the top, through ethics and platform policies, down to individual preferences — and argues that making this ladder public gives people a right to debate and appeal decisions when something feels wrong. Finally, Morteza tackles the unavoidable trade-offs between performance and fairness, sharing a real example from mental health research where reducing model accuracy produced a fairer system that clinicians felt more comfortable using. His key message is urgent: powerful AI is coming either way — making it human-centred is a choice we need to commit to now, with transparency becoming non-negotiable. Topics Covered What Human-Centred AI means in practice Turning user stories into concrete design checks The “ladder of priorities” for managing conflicting values Designing systems for welfare, autonomy, dignity and trust Power caps and keeping AI controllable Personalisation vs wellbeing (and avoiding filter bubbles) Where bias enters: data, models, and feedback loops Debiasing pipelines and fairness as real-world data shifts Learning from users without storing raw personal data Explainability challenges with reasoning models Why transparency is becoming non-negotiable When less accuracy can be the more responsible choice About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | X

    33 min
  3. E203: Building Programmable Biologics from Scratch: How DenovAI's AI is Revolutionizing Drug Discovery

    FEB 4

    E203: Building Programmable Biologics from Scratch: How DenovAI's AI is Revolutionizing Drug Discovery

    Designing proteins that have never existed in nature is no longer sci-fi — it’s becoming a real drug discovery strategy. In this episode, Kashif Sadiq, Founder & CEO of DenovAI Biotech, explains how AI is powering a shift from searching for biologic binders to intentionally designing new proteins from scratch. Kashif shares his journey from studying physics at University of Cambridge into computational biophysics, and how breakthroughs like AlphaFold from DeepMind helped unlock the next frontier: de novo protein design. Instead of hoping evolution has already produced a usable molecule, Kashif describes how modern AI can engineer bespoke proteins for specific functions, including challenging targets where traditional approaches come up short. The conversation dives into the sheer scale of “protein space” and why evolution has only explored a tiny fraction of what’s possible. Kashif outlines how this opens the door to targeting diseases and biological mechanisms that have historically been considered undruggable, especially where flat protein interfaces or complex signalling pathways have made small molecules ineffective. Finally, Kashif explains why combining generative AI with physics-based methods is essential to reduce false positives, improve real-world binding performance, and enable “one-shot design” — where discovery and optimisation become a single integrated process. He also shares what keeps him up at night: clinical trial attrition — and why designing better earlier may be the key to improving success later. Topics Covered De novo protein design vs traditional biologics discovery Why evolution explored only a tiny fraction of protein space “Programmable biologics” and intentional molecular design Alpha Design and designing proteins from the inverse problem Antibodies, nanobodies, and therapeutic protein engineering Combining generative AI with physics-based validation Reducing false positives in protein binding predictions “One-shot design” and compressing discovery timelines Undruggable targets, flat interfaces, and intracellular signalling Clinical trial attrition and what’s missing at the preclinical stage When the first de novo-designed therapeutic could enter trials About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr Andree Bates, created to help pharma, biotech and healthcare organisations understand how AI-based technologies can save time, grow brands, and improve company results. This show blends deep sector experience with practical, no-fluff conversations that demystify AI for biopharma execs — from start-up biotech right through to Big Pharma. Each episode features experts building AI-powered tools that are driving real-world results across discovery, R&D, clinical trials, market access, medical affairs, regulatory, insights, sales, marketing, and more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | X

    35 min
  4. E202: Recent Advances in LLMs and How They Will Impact Science and Pharma Research

    JAN 28

    E202: Recent Advances in LLMs and How They Will Impact Science and Pharma Research

    Large Language Models (LLMs) are moving far beyond text generation—and into the heart of scientific discovery and pharmaceutical research. In this episode, Javier Tordable, founder and CEO of Pauling.ai and former Google technologist, explains how agentic AI systems are transforming early-stage drug discovery. Javier shares how modern LLMs differ from earlier generations, highlighting their ability to perform autonomous, multi-step scientific workflows rather than isolated tasks. These AI agents can read and synthesize massive volumes of scientific literature, generate novel hypotheses, validate ideas against published research, and accelerate computational chemistry simulations that once took months or years. The discussion dives into how LLMs are being used today to identify drug targets, design molecules, optimize clinical trials, and reduce manual scientific labor, while still preserving the critical role of human creativity and experimental validation. Javier also addresses the real risks—hallucinations, data quality, reproducibility—and why hybrid AI + physics-based approaches are essential for trustworthy results. This episode is a must-listen for researchers, founders, and operators exploring LLMs in biotech, pharma AI, scientific automation, and computational drug discovery. Topics CoveredLarge Language Models (LLMs) in science and pharmaAI agents and autonomous research workflowsEarly-stage drug discovery accelerationComputational chemistry and molecular simulationsAI-assisted literature review and hypothesis generationClinical trial optimization with AIReducing R&D timelines and operational bottlenecksRisks, hallucinations, and validation in scientific AI About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

    30 min
  5. E201: The Small Molecule Revolution: ProPhet's Tom Shani on AI-Powered Drug Discovery

    JAN 21

    E201: The Small Molecule Revolution: ProPhet's Tom Shani on AI-Powered Drug Discovery

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the pharmaceutical industry—and nowhere is that more evident than in small-molecule drug discovery. In this episode, we sit down with Tom Shani, CEO and co-founder of ProPhet, an AI-driven biotech company focused on discovering drugs for hard-to-target proteins. Tom explains how machine learning models, transformers, and AI-driven molecular representations are overcoming the biggest limitations of traditional drug discovery: slow timelines, high failure rates, missing data, and billion-dollar R&D costs. Rather than relying solely on physics-based simulations and trial-and-error lab work, AI systems learn patterns directly from noisy biological data—making them uniquely suited for real-world biology. The conversation explores how AI can compress drug discovery timelines from decades to years, reduce failed trials, and dramatically lower costs by improving early-stage target and molecule selection. Tom also breaks down why small molecules remain the backbone of modern medicine, how AI enables scalable exploration of vast chemical space, and why trust, regulation, and validation remain the biggest hurdles to adoption. This episode is essential listening for anyone working in pharma R&D, biotech, AI-driven drug discovery, computational biology, or life sciences innovation. Topics CoveredAI-powered small-molecule drug discoveryMachine learning vs traditional pharmaceutical R&DHard-to-drug proteins and undruggable targetsTransformers, AlphaFold, and molecular representationsReducing drug discovery timelines and costsAI robustness to missing and noisy biological dataOff-target effects, toxicity, and safety predictionThe future of AI in pharma and biotech startups About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

    31 min
  6. E200: Podcast with Cures & Capital Part 3

    JAN 14

    E200: Podcast with Cures & Capital Part 3

    In this episode, Dr. Andre Bates, Founder & CEO of Eularis, joins Cures and Capital hosts Martin and Simona to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming drug discovery, R&D productivity, and enterprise strategy across the biopharma industry. Dr. Andre Bates shares a pragmatic view on AI in the biopharma industry, cutting through the hype to explore where AI is already delivering value and where companies need to focus for real impact. From regulatory document preparation to AI-driven drug discovery, Andre explains how AI is transforming the industry—and why human adoption is just as critical as the technology itself. What You’ll Learn from This Episode: The “low-hanging fruit” for AI in pharma, including regulatory, clinical, and medical affairs applications.How AI is accelerating drug discovery, clinical trials, and predictive healthcare.The importance of human trust and adoption in successful AI implementation.Predictions for AI-driven transformations in business models, digital twins, and disease prevention.Practical steps for building a disciplined AI strategy with measurable ROI. About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

    29 min
  7. E199: Podcast with Cures & Capital Part 2

    JAN 7

    E199: Podcast with Cures & Capital Part 2

    In this episode, Dr. Andre Bates, Founder & CEO of Eularis, joins Cures and Capital hosts Martin and Simona to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming drug discovery, R&D productivity, and enterprise strategy across the biopharma industry. Dr. Bates shares actionable insights into the real-world potential of AI to reduce time-to-market, cut development costs, and create competitive advantage. From AI strategy alignment with business goals to executive board responsibilities and data governance, this episode dives deep into what it takes to implement AI successfully across the pharmaceutical value chain. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How AI can accelerate drug discovery and clinical trials, potentially reducing costs and time-to-market by up to 50–60%.Why many pharma companies are struggling to convert AI pilots into measurable business outcomes.The importance of connecting AI initiatives to strategic business objectives, rather than treating them as isolated tech projects.Key roles for the CEO, CFO, R&D leaders, and board directors in driving enterprise-wide AI adoption.How to identify "pockets of excellence" in AI implementation and the path to fully integrated AI in pharma.Practical guidance on leveraging company data for AI while avoiding common pitfalls.Emerging trends like digital twins, synthetic data, and multimodal AI for the life sciences sector. Whether you’re a pharma executive, AI strategist, or R&D professional, this episode provides a comprehensive roadmap to harness AI for sustainable innovation and measurable ROI in biopharma. About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

    25 min
  8. E198: Podcast with Cures & Capital Part 1

    12/31/2025

    E198: Podcast with Cures & Capital Part 1

    In this episode, Dr. Andre Bates, Founder & CEO of Eularis, joins Cures and Capital hosts Martin and Simon for a deep dive into how AI is transforming the biopharma industry. With over two decades of experience applying AI across R&D, clinical development, regulatory, medical affairs, and commercial teams, Dr. Bates explains how the field has evolved from early digitisation to the current generative AI era. She discusses the post-ChatGPT shift in executive decision-making, why many organisations are stuck in endless piloting, and how companies can build a strategic, business-aligned AI roadmap that delivers real-world value. Dr. Bates also breaks down a practical framework for calculating ROI on AI initiatives and highlights where pharma teams are seeing the strongest impact today—from drug discovery and clinical trials to regulatory workflows and personalised commercial engagement. What You’ll Learn From This EpisodeHow AI has evolved in biopharma over the past two decades.Why ChatGPT created a turning point for pharma executives.Common pitfalls that cause AI pilots to fail—and how to avoid them.How to build a strategic, outcome-driven AI roadmap.A practical framework for calculating ROI on AI initiatives.Where AI delivers the highest ROI across the pharma value chain.How AI can elevate—not replace—the expertise of scientific, clinical, and medical teams. About the Podcast AI for Pharma Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future. This show brings together leading experts and changemakers to demystify AI and show how it’s being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI’s role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights. AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much more. Dr. Andree Bates LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

    28 min
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AI For Pharma Growth is the podcast from pioneering Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help Pharma, Biotech and other Healthcare companies understand how the use of AI-based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and company results. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for biopharma execs from biotech start-ups right through to big pharma. In this podcast, Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building results in a pharma company using AI and alert you to some fascinating new tools and applications to benefit you and your company. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals in pharma AI, and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI, futuretech, healthcare and pharma to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing, but magical world of AI powered tools to achieve real-world results. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI-powered tools that are the secret behind some time-saving and supercharged revenue-generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to Discovery, R&D, clinical trials, market access, medical affairs, regulatory, market research, business insights, sales, marketing, including digital marketing, and so much more.

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  • Creator
    Dr Andree Bates
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Dr Andree Bates
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