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Digital Biopharma
デジタルバイオファーマ

Automate & Digitize Novel Modalities R&D
新規モダリティR&Dの自動化とデジタル化

2025年4月2日 米国東部標準時(EDT)

多重特異性、細胞治療・遺伝子治療、RNA医薬など、新しいモダリティの量、複雑さ、多様性が増大し続ける中、発見から開発までのデータ管理とコラボレーションを統合する必要性から、データを効率的に収集、管理、モデル化、分析するためのデジタルインフラが求められています。「デジタルバイオファーマ」シンポジウムでは、バイオファーマやバイオテクノロジー企業がAI/MLアプローチを導入し、データ・アナリティクスエコシステムのあらゆる部分を接続することで、最大限の価値を引き出し、重複作業を削減し、科学者がデータドリブンの意思決定を迅速に行えるような方法を探ります。

4月1日(火)

Registration Open5:00 pm

4月2日(水)

Registration and Morning Coffee8:00 am

Organizer's Remarks9:00 am

IT ENVIRONMENTS AND WORKFLOW MODERNIZATION
IT環境とワークフローのモダナイゼーション

9:05 am

Advancing RNA R&D: Leveraging Automation, AI/ML, and Modern Data Management

Sebastian Schlicker, Head, Biologics Business Operations, Genedata AG

9:10 am

Putting the IT in New Modalities at AstraZeneca

Y. Morris Chen, PhD, Target Identification Capability Lead, R&D IT, AstraZeneca

The speaker will discuss how AstraZeneca R&D IT addresses the rapid evolution and challenges of cell therapy research and development, including key considerations and short-term and long-term strategic foci.

9:35 am

Harnessing Data Management and Querying for Advancements in AAV Research and in vivo Studies

Shijun Yu, Senior Scientist, Roche

Recently, Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) entities with associated properties and genealogy, as well as assay results are seamlessly integrated to our data warehouse BDS, facilitating the data management and querying in D360 platform. It enhances the accuracy and efficiency of the AAV research and development processes, and accelerates advancements in cell and gene therapy. In addition, we successfully integrated in vivo studies, complementing the existing in vitro data in D360 platform to enable more informed decision- making for drug discovery projects, establishing the integrated platform for Roche R&D project portfolio across various modalities (i.e., small molecule, oligo, biologics, cell and gene therapy).

10:00 am

Launching into the Future: Sanofi’s Biologics AI Moonshot Program—Advancing AI Strategy and Innovation for Biologics

Yves Fomekong Nanfack, PhD, Executive Director, Head of End to End AI Foundations, Large Molecules Research, Sanofi

Sanofi recently launched the BioAIM program to push forward on our ambition to transform biologics drug discovery. This talk will discuss the landscape of opportunities for ML and AI in all aspects of antibody generation to design and engineering of advanced modalities, our approach, examples of novel methods developed, and early results.

Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)10:25 am

Networking Coffee Break10:55 am

11:15 am

Exploring Cutting-Edge AI and Machine Learning Innovations in Biologics Drug Discovery

Monica Wang, PhD, Head of Biologics and Novel Modality Discovery Capabilities and Products, Scientific Informatics, Takeda

Understand how computational methods can utilize large and varied datasets to make in silico predictions for optimal design and enhancement of biologics. Learn how recent progress in AI and machine learning has enhanced the ability to mine data for insights related to biologics drug discovery. Explore the opportunities and challenges presented by deep learning techniques in the design and optimization of innovative biologics therapeutics.

11:40 am

Empower Gilead Biologics Innovation with AI/ML through Informatics Ecosystem Transformation

Epic Ding, Senior Manager, Research Informatics, Gilead

Ying Huang, Director of Data Science, Gilead

Gilead Research Informatics and Research Data Science have been partnering with PTx to revolutionize the large molecule informatics ecosystem which is built on top of existing data infrastructure. Vendor systems and internally developed applications are integrated as a cohesive, scalable ecosystem to support the next decade's biologics innovation. We will highlight AI/ML applications that leverage data integration and transformation to accelerate candidate selection and facilitate molecule engineering.

Transition to Lunch12:05 pm

Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own12:15 pm

Session Break1:15 pm

NEW FRAMEWORKS AND TECHNOLOGIES ADVANCING BIOLOGICS DISCOVERY
バイオロジクスの発見を促進する新しいフレームワークとテクノロジー

1:30 pm

Chairperson's Remarks

Sebastian Schlicker, Head, Biologics Business Operations, Genedata AG

1:35 pm

Building Cell Therapy Multi-Modal Molecular Imaging Ecosystem

Jenny Wei, PhD, Senior Director, R&D Informatics and Technology, Kite Pharma

As Kite Pharma advances cell therapy to solid tumors and autoimmune diseases, advanced imaging technologies are invested in CAR T discovery. Kite Pharma is collaborating with NVIDIA and Deloitte to explore accelerated streaming of multi-terabyte images to cloud with optimized storage, automated cell segmentation analysis on MONAI with foundation models, integration within image modalities and among diverse modalities (clinical, genomics, and imaging), and GenAI-augmented image meta-data indexing and exploration.

2:00 pm

Med.ai-CAR T: An Integrated CAR T Data and Analytic Platform for R&D

Lina Yang, PhD, Senior Scientist, Data Science and Digital Health, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

As an R&D organization, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Data Science & Digital Health is collaborating with the oncology teams to develop an integrated solution for advanced analysis across modalities and scales in CAR T research. Access to multimodality data will enable the utilization of advanced AI/ML technology to enhance our understanding of manufacturability, efficacy, and safety in cell therapy products.

2:25 pm

From Request to Results: Automating Lab Workflows with Predictive Resource Scheduling

Luis Lebolo, PhD, Director of Software Engineering, Generate Biomedicines

Discover how we transformed lab operations by developing an in-house workflow management and predictive scheduling system. Our solution automates the end-to-end process from request to results, integrating tightly with our data platform, informatics tools, and automation. By tracking progress, supporting task handoffs, and optimizing resource allocation, we enhanced efficiency and visibility across the lab. Learn how predictive resource scheduling answers critical questions about timing and workload management.

Networking Refreshment Break2:50 pm

3:10 pm Talk Title to be Announced

Tamerlan Saidov, Digital Strategy Consultant, Zifo Technologies, Inc.

Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)3:25 pm

3:40 pm

Digital in Biotherapeutics at AbbVie: A Ten-Year Retrospective Shaping Our Future Vision

Sukru Kaymakcalan, Director, R&D Information Research, AbbVie, Inc.

Digital transformation, the accelerating pace of scientific and technological advancement as well as increasingly sophisticated analytics and computational methods are putting intense pressure on delivering digital solutions in biotherapeutics research and development. We'll discuss AbbVie's work in this space over the last decade to share lessons learned, discuss challenges and opportunities, and share our vision of a digitally enabled and data-driven biotherapeutics organization to meet the challenges of tomorrow's biopharma landscape.

4:05 pm

Digital Infrastructure for Decentralized R&D in the Life Sciences

Charles Demurjian, Lead Data Specialist, BioMicro Center at MIT

Douaa Mugahid, Data Officer, Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Harvard Medical School

The explosion of multiomics in the life sciences is catalyzing a shift towards digital biology at unprecedented speed. In the world of digital biology, not only do we need interdisciplinary research teams of wet and dry lab researchers working closely together, but also the infrastructure to support their collaboration. This session will discuss efforts being made to support decentralized digital biology inspired by learnings from the international NIH-funded consortium, Hi-IMPAcTB.

Refreshment Break & Transition to Plenary Keynote4:30 pm

4:40 pm

Organizer's Remarks

Cindy Crowninshield, Executive Event Director, Cambridge Healthtech Institute

4:45 pm Talk Title to be Announced

Speaker to be Announced, CLOVERTEX

4:55 pm PLENARY KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:

From Bytes to Breakthroughs: Generative AI Driving the Future of Life Sciences and Healthcare

Sofia Guerra, Vice President, Bessemer Venture Partners

Subha Madhaven, Vice President and Head, AI/ML, Quantitative and Digital Sciences, Global Metrics and Data Management, Pfizer Inc.

Generative AI has the potential to transform life sciences and deliver unprecedented insights, automation, and efficiency. But is it? This keynote panel brings together leaders from biopharma, healthcare, and emerging tech who are leveraging AI to advance drug discovery, diagnostics, and patient care. Panelists will share their own case studies and real-world applications and discuss how they’ve tackled challenges—both technical and cultural. Look beyond the hype curve to see how this technology is really being used now and where the next opportunities lie.

Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)6:10 pm

The Bio-IT Kickoff Reception is a reunion—reconnect with friends, explore cutting-edge research, and celebrate innovation! Enjoy poster presentations, networking, and vote for the Best of Show and Poster awards.

Close of Day7:25 pm

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