DataDrivenPharma Forum at Genentech

We are excited to announce DataDrivenPharma Forum at Genentech!
IMPORTANT: there will be no walk-ins and we are likely to hit capacity. Get your passes early
DataDrivenPharma Forum is a premier half-day event for data science leaders and practitioners in biotech and pharma.
Theme: AI's Role in Drug Development Costs: Reverse or Reinforce?
This Forum explores how AI may impact drug development costs. Costs have been steadily rising over the last few decades, and in spite of many technologies promising to reverse of slow the trend, the rise continues. Could AI be the tech that helps? We'll take a look at this questions, and at the many shades of gray that define drug costs and ROI.
Program Highlights
Main Panel
Kimberly Barnholt, Executive Director, Head of Data and Clinical Innovation, Evidence Generation, Genentech
Dana Caulder, Sr Director, Technical Development Data and Digital, Gilead
Zhizhuo Zhang, Director of AI/ML Engineering, GSK
Moderated by Jiying Zou, Senior RWD Scientist, Genentech
Spotlight Talks
Vivek Adarsh, CEO, Mithrl
Ragavi Shanmugam, Data Strategy Consultant, Zifo

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About Us
Who is this event for? Hands-on data people in pharma and biotech, including those with a focus on Machine Learning, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, IT, and other computational fields. Technology enthusiasts and vendors who are passionate about advancing data science in pharma and biotech.
How can I help? Reach out if you have a data driven story to share and you enjoy talking about your work, you can provide space for our next event, or you're interested in sponsoring an event.
Can I volunteer? We welcome help with check-in and general upkeep. We are happy to give you free admission and plenty of time to network. Please reach out early as spots are limited.
How does this look logistically? There is free parking for our event out front of Building 35. All you have to do is show up and be on the list in advance. There is no walk-in registration .
Learn more about DataDrivenPharma here