Life Science Industry meets Data Science

Join our symposium to explore cutting-edge innovations, network with industry leaders, and discover how data-driven solutions are revolutionizing the life science sector.

The Life Science industry is being redefined by the recent progress in data science and artificial intelligence. New solutions and novel opportunities are developing at a very fast pace. The first “Life Science Industry Meets Data Science” symposium aims to explore cutting-edge innovations and foster exchanges between industry and academia. Focusing on the fields of bioprocesses, biopharma and health, the symposium aims to showcase how data-driven solutions can be deployed and inspire members of both the industrial and academic communities. Keynote speakers will share their insights into how data science drives advancements in these life science domains. Additionally, during the company session, entrepreneurs will discuss innovative solutions to address unmet needs

Programme

08:30 Registration & Welcome coffee

09:00-10:30 Session: Generative AI

• Keynote (30’): Arnd Lülsdorf - Google (Key Account Director for Life Sciences)
• Company session (3 * 20’):
  • Amazon Web Services - Dr. Yin Cai (Technical Business Development Manager Genomics & Precision Medicine)
  • Novigenix (Lausanne) - Dr. Noushin Hadadi (Director of Data Science & Bioinformatics)
  • SIB - GenAI in STRING DB - Dr. Damian Szklarczyk (UZH)

10:30 Coffee break & Networking

11:00-12:30 Session: Genomics and Genetics

• Keynote (30’): Thomas Wieland - Foundation Medicine (Senior Director for Strategic Operatio)
• Company session (1 * 20’):
  • Scailyte - Sukalp Muzumdar
• Crowdsourcing/collective intelligence session (40’): TrueYouOmics - Dr. Andres Lanzos

12:30 Lunch & Networking

13:45-15:15 Session: Precision Medicine & Health

• Keynote (30’): Prof. Henning Müller (HES-SO Valais-Wallis and University of Geneva)
• Company session (2 * 20’):
  • Celerato - Claudio Molina (Quality Management & Form Development)
  • Precomb - Dr. Jens Kelm (Co-founder and CEO)

15:15-17:15 Apero & Networking