Episodios

  • How has the E4H center become a place of technology, innovation and solutions?
    Sep 4 2025

    In this episode, we learn more about Institut Polytechnique de Paris’ Engineering for Health Interdisciplinary Center. Dedicated to shaping the future of life sciences and health, it uses technology and innovation to address key societal challenges. To help explain is Jean-Louis Mergny, co-director of the Engineering for Health Interdisciplinary Center at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, and Hiba Belkadi, PhD candidate at the Institut Pasteur in biomedical engineering.

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    11 m
  • How can digital twin technology pave the way for personalized patient care?
    Sep 4 2025

    Artificial intelligence is increasingly helping to relieve the pressure on health systems, by reducing the need for medical interventions and saving money. In this episode, we learn about digital twin technology, which is advancing patient care while reducing costs for medical providers. Martin Genet, assistant professor at Ecole polytechnique (member school of Institut Polytechnique de Paris) in biomedical engineering, explains.

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    12 m
  • Can new technology help the aging population live longer and better?
    Sep 4 2025

    People are living longer than ever before, but that has put pressure on health systems around the world. In this episode, we learn about E-Vita, a startup that offers health solutions to the aging population. Jérôme Boudy, researcher at Télécom SudParis (member school of IP Paris) and project partner at E-Vita, explains.

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    12 m
  • How can patients take control of their kidney health?
    Sep 4 2025

    Chronic kidney disease is one of the most prevalent, deadly and costly chronic diseases in the world. In this episode, we learn about Metyos’ bio-wearable companion device, which allows patients to take control of their kidney health. Olga Chashchina, the co-founder of Metyos and former student at Ecole Polytechnique, member school of IP Paris explains.

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    14 m
  • AI, Bias & Fairness: A Tough Equation
    Feb 5 2025
    Can we truly trust artificial intelligence? Behind every algorithm lies an invisible challenge: bias. In this episode of Polygram, dive into groundbreaking research from the Institut Polytechnique de Paris to uncover how AI bias emerges, why it impacts everything from facial recognition to financial decisions, and what scientists are doing to make AI fairer and more reliable. From data selection to algorithmic design, discover the hidden forces shaping the future of AI—because fairness isn’t just a feature, it’s a necessity.
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    12 m
  • Greener and more sustainable cities and communities: What are the solutions?
    May 23 2023

    In this episode of POLYGRAM, we'll learn more about the 11th United Nations sustainability goal: sustainable cities and communities. Joining us on the program is Patricia Crifo, the academic director of the Master Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris).

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    15 m
  • Better health: a global concern
    May 16 2023

    In this episode of POLYGRAM, we explore the 3rd sustainability goal outlined by the United Nations on good health and well-being. We'll hear from Abdul Barakat, the Co-Director of the Engineering for Health (E4H) Interdisciplinary Research Center as well as CNRS Director of Research and Professor at Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris).

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    12 m
  • How to promote and develop green economy?
    May 9 2023

    In this episode of POLYGRAM, we'll learn more about green economy: an inclusive and sustainable economic growth for all. Joining us on the program is Geoffrey Barrows, CNRS researcher affiliated at the Ecole Polytechnique (IP Paris), interested in environmental economics, international development and international trade.

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    14 m