Steven M. Muskal, Ph.D.
AI Pioneer | Drug Discovery Expert | Creative Innovator | Serial Inventor
CEO of Eidogen-Sertanty with over 40 years at the intersection of AI, chemistry, biology, and drug discovery. Host of the Renaissance Circle podcast. Builder of AI-Steve, Food Health AI, and AI-Dad.
Professional Excellence
Current Leadership
Chief Executive Officer - Eidogen-Sertanty
Leading the development of innovative AI-driven solutions for drug discovery and computational chemistry,
bridging the gap between molecular science and practical therapeutic applications.
Areas of Expertise
AI & Machine Learning
Four decades of experience applying AI to solve complex scientific challenges
Drug Discovery
Pioneering computational approaches to accelerate therapeutic development
Computational Chemistry
Expert in molecular modeling and structure-based drug design
Data Science
Advanced analytics and big data solutions for life sciences
Music & Creative
Drumming, recording, and creative collaborations in my music studio
Career Highlights
Distinguished Career Path
- Founder - Sertanty, Inc. (acquired Eidogen)
- Senior Positions - Affymax Research Institute, Glaxo Wellcome Research Computing Board
- Early Innovation - Molecular Design Limited
- Advisory Roles - Multiple AI and data science companies
Education
- Ph.D. in Chemistry - University of California, Berkeley
- B.Sc. in Engineering Chemistry & Computer Science - Colorado School of Mines
Deep Dive Audio
Listen to audio versions of my articles and insights. Each Substack article has an accompanying audio deep dive.
🎧 Site Overview Audio
Get a complete audio summary of my work, research, and creative projects.
Renaissance Circle Podcast
Steven M. Muskal, Ph.D. - AI Pioneer, Drug Discovery Expert, Innovator, and Musician
Explores science, business, and the art of feeling good.
Where innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs discuss the future of health and performance
🎙️ Latest: Are We There Yet?
When a single person can operate like an army, the real question isn't capability - it's judgment.
Featured Projects
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AI-Steve
Personal research and coaching assistant grounded in PostgreSQL embeddings of email, calendar, photos, and chats.
Food Health AI
iOS and Android app turning meals into structured nutrition data via photo capture and AI analysis.
AI-Dad
Conversational AI that preserves voice, wisdom, and stories across generations.
PharmPrint / Polypharmacophore
Multi-conformer 3-point and 4-point pharmacophore fingerprinting for AI-driven virtual screening.
Recent Articles
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Are We There Yet?
When a single person can operate like an army, the real question isn't capability - it's judgment.
Food Is Medicine. But First It Has to Become Data.
Improving health starts with real food quality, practical tracking, and consistent habits.
We've Already Reached AGI. The Market Just Hasn't Admitted It Yet.
The Zero to One moment already happened. What markets are pricing now is One to N.
The N-of-1 Health Stack
Why personal data, not population averages, should drive health insight.
Music & Creative Sessions
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Recent
My 38-Year Journey with Neural Networks: Can They Further Unlock Pichia's Potential?
Conference presentation on the application of neural networks to unlock the potential of Pichia pastoris in biotechnology and protein expression systems.
Blast From The Past
Historic Presentation from 2010 (15+ years ago. Always on the "bleeding edge...")
A look back at research and insights from 2010.