What does it take to go from a curious kid in Cameroon to a PhD candidate at Stanford, shaping the future of brain tech?
In this episode, I talk with Favour Nerrise, an electrical engineering PhD student at Stanford who’s using AI to tackle neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Favour shares how her early love for science—sparked by her mother in medicine and her father in engineering—grew into a passion for computer engineering, hackathons, and global health initiatives like Clean Africa.
From joining the National Society of Black Engineers in high school to interning at SAP and contributing to quantum sensing research, Favour’s story is full of curiosity, impact, and community. We also dive into the challenges of clinical AI research, the importance of meaningful relationships, and how she balances leadership, research, and service.
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to build a career at the intersection of AI, healthcare, and leadership—or how to turn your passions into purpose—this episode is for you.
00:00 Introduction and Early Life
05:23 Discovering Engineering
07:02 High School Projects and Hackathons
08:58 University of Maryland Experience
13:58 Internships and Professional Growth
18:21 PhD Journey at Stanford
22:39 Crafting a Career from Interests
23:03 Current Research and Projects
24:19 Digital Biomarkers and AI in Healthcare
26:08 Challenges in Clinical Data and AI
28:21 Leadership and Community Impact
29:29 Balancing Multiple Roles
33:41 Future Goals and Healthcare Innovations
40:15 The Importance of Curiosity
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.