Why Does a Digital Twin Need a Supercomputer?

#5 Twin Things Podcast

In the fifth episode of the Twin Things Podcast, we take a closer look at the role of advanced computing in shaping the future of medicine. Kasia Baliga-Nicholson is joined by Maciej Malawski, Director of Sano, to discuss why modern healthcare increasingly relies on supercomputers, artificial intelligence, simulation models, and digital twins.

The conversation explores the challenges of integrating high-performance computing into clinical practice, including why it is not as simple as “placing a supercomputer in a hospital,” and how large-scale simulations can support better clinical decision-making.
The episode also addresses key issues such as cloud computing, data security, collaboration between researchers and clinicians, and the path from scientific research to real-world medical applications. It offers insight into what it takes to build an institution that effectively connects science, technology, and medicine.