The Cancer Researcher Podcast

Author: The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)

By cancer researchers, for cancer researchers. Join us as we sit down with renowned researchers from around the world to discuss their personal experiences and insights on navigating a career in cancer research. Whether youre dealing with imposter syndrome or trying to figure out your next career step, this podcast offers valuable advice and powerful examples from the experts themselves to help you succeed in the world of cancer research. Join us monthly for an enlightening and empowering journey towards a fulfilling career in science.
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Using AI to bridge chemistry, proteomics and precision medicine: Prof Bernhard Küster’s research journey
Episode 28
Friday, 16 January, 2026

Professor Bernhard Küster, keynote speaker at EACR 2026, talks about his scientific journey from chemistry to chemical proteomics and precision medicine. He reflects on how an interdisciplinary mindset - combining chemistry, biology, and computational science - has shaped his approach to understanding how drugs act on proteins and how this knowledge can inform personalised cancer treatments. He also shares practical advice for early-career researchers on how to embrace interdisciplinarity in their work. Bernhard discusses his team’s pioneering work developing technologies such as Prosit, Decrypt-E and Decrypt-M, and highlights how artificial intelligence is accelerating discoveries in proteomics. He also underscores the vital role of the clinical community in providing well-annotated tumour samples - an essential foundation for meaningful AI-driven cancer research. 🔗 Access transcripts for all our episodes at magazine.eacr.org/podcast