# Inside Microsoft's Global Research Lab With Dr. Peter Lee (479)

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Podcast: [Shirtloads of Science](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shirtloads-of-science-720391)
Published: 2026-06-20T23:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This episode I'm joined by Dr Peter Lee, Head of Research at Microsoft, to explore the ideas shaping the future of technology. Leading 14 research laboratories globally and overseeing a research and development program that receives more than 10% of Microsoft's overall budget, Dr Lee shares his journey to the top of one of the world's largest innovation engines. From AI tools transforming early cancer detection and predicting protein structures in hours (instead of years!), to discovering new battery materials and improving weather forecasting through deep learning, the conversation reveals how research is moving from possibility to real-world impact. We also explore Microsoft's investment in open-ended innovation, research not driven by immediate products, but by imagining entirely new experiences and technologies. Encrypted Spaces - Microsoft Research | Microsoft Research

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