Name: The pharmacy of the future? Personalized pills, 3D printed at home
Uploaded: 2018-10-18T14:56:53Z
Duration: 12 min 2 s
Description: We need to change how we prescribe drugs, says physician Daniel Kraft: too often, medications are dosed incorrectly, cause toxic side effects or just don't work. In a talk and concept demo, Kraft shares his vision for a future of personalized medication, unveiling a prototype 3D printer that could design pills that adapt to our individual needs.

We need to change how we prescribe drugs, says physician Daniel Kraft: too often, medications are dosed incorrectly, cause toxic side effects or just don't work. In a talk and concept demo, Kraft shares his vision for a future of personalized medication, unveiling a prototype 3D printer that could design pills that adapt to our individual needs.

Daniel Kraft: The pharmacy of the future? Personalized pills, 3D printed at home

The pharmacy of the future? Personalized pills, 3D printed at home

Physician-scientist, inventor, entrepreneur

Adverse drug reactions rank as the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S., urging a shift towards individualized medicine.

A prototype 3D printer offers a future where personalized polypills, adapted daily, could revolutionize medication adherence.

3D printing could revolutionize medicine with pills tailored daily to your body's needs, enhancing treatment and adherence.