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Life Science Informatics Forum

Introduction

The Life Science Informatics Forum, established in 2021, is a developing community focused on sparking discussions on leading-edge topics within the broader Life Science Informatics arena and, more specifically, the Biopharma R&D informatics sector.

Evolution Timeline

  • 2021: Birth of the Forum
  • 2022: Initiation of the first series of meetings
  • 2023: A year of growth with four insightful meetings
  • 2024: Established Steering Committees across the globe

 

UK Steering Committee

The forum’s direction is guided by four well-recognised informaticians viz:

  • Anthony Rowe from Janssen
  • Bryn Williams-Jones, previously with Pfizer and Benevolent AI
  • Phillip Sanseau from GSK
  • Derek Marren from AstraZenec

 

USA Steering Committee

The forum’s direction is guided by well-recognised informaticians viz:

  • Jake Janey – Vertex
  • Thierry Breyette – Bayer
  • Devendra Deshmukh – ThermoFisher
  • Stephen Wing – Merck

 

DACH Steering Committee

The forum’s direction is guided by well-recognised informaticians viz:

  • Karsten Quast – Boehringr Ingelheim
  • Sheila Elz – Bayer
  • Thomas Fuerst – Merck KGaA
  • Lars Greiffenberg – AbbVie
  • Angelika Fuchs – Roche Diagnostics GmbH
  • Lars von Wedel – Grunenthal
  • Sven Neumeyer – Novartis
  • Nik Stiefl – Roche
  • Claudio Battiocchoi – Syngenta

BENELUX Steering Committee

The forum’s direction is guided by well-recognised informaticians viz:

  • Bert Torfs – Johnson & Johnson
  • Pieter Peeters – Galapagos
  • Quentin Grignet – GSK

Their combined expertise ensures discussions are relevant and transformative.

Key Discussion Points

Since inception, the forum has explored several “hot topics” such as:

  • Addressing the data science skills deficit
  • Leveraging the power of Large Language Models
  • Knowledge Graphs
  • The opportunities for Digital Twins

 

Session Format:

  • Forum kick-off; greeting from that the meeting’s sponsor. This is followed by 3-4 brief presentations, each lasting 15-20 minutes, by specialists well-versed in the chosen theme to provide the body of knowledge to inform the later discussions.
  • Networking.
  • Facilitated Interactive Debates: Engaging group discussions, enriched by the earlier sessions.
  • Post-meeting reception, courtesy of the meeting sponsor.

 

Member Dynamics

With a strong membership base, we try to follow the “rule of 30” for our meetings. This ensures that while we have a comprehensive range of perspectives, the gathering remains of a size to allow for uninhibited dialogues.

Connect & Collaborate

If you would like the opportunity to engage in relevant informatics discussions and network with fellow practitioners in the industry, contact:

 

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