AI and Biology: Accelerating Discovery and Therapies
Join the ISSCR in Seattle, USA.
Save the Date: 9-10 October 2025
Program Description: Recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies have transformed the way we approach biomedical research—from analyzing complex data, understanding development and disease, to developing new drugs and enhancing clinical outcomes. The ISSCR invites you to a unique program that aims to align data scientists and biologists to collaboratively address the challenges in AI-enabled biology and its translation to clinical applications. Join us in Seattle as we delve into the latest advancements in de novo protein and cell design, foundational models, single-cell multi-omics and multimodal imaging, manufacturing and clinical advances, diversity of data, and perturbation predictions. Connect with leading AI and ML experts to be inspired by what the future has to offer.
Program
*Session speakers to be announced soon.
Keynote Speakers
David Baker, PhD
Dana Pe'er, PhD
Session Topics
Design of Protein and Cell
Welcome Remarks | Keith Alm, CEO, ISSCR
Keynote - Protein Design
David Baker, PhD, Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington, USA
Applying AI in Manufacturing and Clinical Advances
Anne L. Plant, PhD, NIST, USA
Hongkui Deng, PhD, Peking University, China
Bar Makovoz, PhD, Cellino Biotech, USA
Diversity of Cell Lines and Data
Keynote - Machine Learning of Omics Data
Dana Pe'er, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA
Foundational Models
Ajamete Kaykas, PhD, Insitro, USA
Christina Theodoris, MD, PhD, Gladstone Institutes, USA
AI Infrastructure and Accessibility
Theofanis Karaletsos, PhD, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, USA
Hoifung Poon, PhD, Microsoft Health Futures, USA
Multimodal Imaging and Computer Vision
Rafael E. Carazo Salas, PhD, University of Bristol & CellVoyant, UK
Loïc A. Royer, PhD, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub San Francisco, USA
Laura Waller, PhD, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Reasoning and Perturbation Prediction
Ci Chu, PhD, Xaira Therapeutics, USA
Jian Shu, PhD, Harvard Medical School, USA
Cole Trapnell, PhD, University of Washington, USA
Organizers
Cole Trapnell, PhD (Co-Chair)
University of Washington, USA
Bar Makovoz, PhD
Cellino Biotech, USA
Theofanis Karaletsos, PhD
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, USA
Rafael E. Carazo Salas, PhD
University of Bristol & CellVoyant, UK
Ajamete Kaykas, PhD (Co-Chair)
Insitro, USA
Christina Theodoris, MD, PhD
Gladstone Institutes, USA
Jian Shu, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA
Travel & Accommodations
Venue
Block 41
115 Bell Strett
Seattle, WA 98121
USA
Hotels
ISSCR has not secured a guest room block for attendees. Here are a few hotels in the area:
Seattle Marriott Waterfront
2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121
USA
8-minute walk from the venue
Ace Hotel Seattle
2423 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
USA
4-minute walk from the venue
The Sound Hotel Seattle Belltown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
2120 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
USA
5-minute walk from the venue
Kimpton Palladian Hotel
2000 2nd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
USA
5-minute walk from the venue
Travel
Ground Transportation
Traveling to and from the airport and throughout the city, is green thanks to options like Sound Transit’s electric-powered Link light rail, providing reliable service between Seattle –Tacoma International Airport (airport code: SEA), downtown Seattle, and North Seattle.
Seattle airport is approximately 15.5 miles from the venue, and it is an estimated 30-minute car ride.
Seattle’s compact downtown makes for a very walkable city. Between public transportation, bike shares and other eco-friendly ways to get around, there is an option for everyone.
Explore things to do in Seattle
PLEASE NOTE: ISSCR has not contracted with a travel agency or service provider for this meeting.
Sponsor & Exhibit
This ISSCR event provides a fantastic opportunity to raise your company’s visibility and develop connections with the global scientific community advancing the stem cell field! Share your products, tools, and services that can help support and accelerate their research.
Contact exhibits@isscr.org to partner with us at this event!
Logo Toolkit for Sponsors & Exhibitors
Sponsors and exhibitors and welcome to use the below meeting logos to promote their participation in the event. However, attendees, speakers, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners may not use or edit the corporate, main ISSCR logo in any promotions. If you would like a custom graphic, please contact ISSCR’s Marketing Team at marketing@isscr.org.
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