Maria Brbic
EPFL
Switzerland
Overview
This conference will take place at EMBL Heidelberg, with the option to attend virtually.
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Symposium overview
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming virtually all areas of science, and the life sciences are no exception. AI-based methods are pushing the limits of what is possible in experimental design, data analysis, simulation, and modelling. The aim of this symposium is to catalyse synergistic interactions between AI researchers in different subfields of biology by exploring shared theoretical approaches, cross-domain experiments, and data integration, as well as shared topics in dissemination of tools and collaboration with experimental labs. Furthermore, we will look into the future and discuss how the concerted actions of AI and life science communities can enable both fields to exploit the full potential of the ongoing data deluge and find new application areas ripe for disruption by AI.
AI-based analytics is subject to active research in at least three major application areas: sequencing, imaging and structural biology. While all three domains are experiencing very fast growth, the development of AI-based analysis is largely happening independently. The aim of our symposium is to bring these communities together to discuss topics of mutual interest to make progress, including on the theoretical/methodological side and on the more strategic issues of identifying the next areas of high potential.
What past participants say about the Symposium
“EMBL conferences are the perfect mix of interesting science, stimulating discussions, and friendly networking. In no small part, this is made possible by the streamlined organisation that EMBL staff provide.” – Sebastian Lobentanzer, Institute for Computational Biomedicine, Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany
“The conference provided a comprehensive platform to explore the latest advancements, innovative research, and emerging trends at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biology. The diverse range of presentations, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities fostered collaboration and inspired new ideas.” – Qian Cheng, Nature Communications, Springer Nature, UK
Speakers
Charlotte Bunne
EPFL
Switzerland
Jan Funke
HHMI Janelia Research Campus
USA
Leeat Keren
Weizmann Institute of Science
Israel
Faisal Mahmood
Faisal Mahmood Harvard Medical School
USA
Dana Pe’er
Sloan Kettering Institute
USA
Barak Raveh
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Israel
Oliver Stegle
EMBL Heidelberg
Germany
Marinka Zitnik
Harvard University
USA
Scientific organisers
Mohammed AlQuraishi
Columbia University
USA
Wolfgang Huber
EMBL Heidelberg
Germany
Anna Kreshuk
EMBL Heidelberg
Germany
Mor Nitzan
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Israel
Sponsors
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About
EMBO | EMBL Symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration in the European research area. They provide scientists with a platform to discuss and exchange ideas on forward-looking topics and new developments in the life sciences.
Topics emphasise upcoming developments and the interdisciplinary nature of related fields. Jointly funded and organised by EMBO and EMBL – and complementary to their respective courses, workshops, and conference programmes – the symposia promote scientific communication and collaboration.
All symposia are held in the EMBL Advanced Training Centre (ATC) in Heidelberg, Germany, or virtually.
Date: 10 - 13 Mar 2026
Location: EMBL Heidelberg and Virtual
Venue: EMBL Advanced Training Centre
Organisers:
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Mohammed AlQuraishi
Columbia University, USA -
Wolfgang Huber
EMBL Heidelberg, Germany -
Anna Kreshuk
EMBL Heidelberg, Germany -
Mor Nitzan
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Contact: EMBL Events