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McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series: AI Advancing Life Science Innovation
February 6 - 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
$25 – $89
AI is poised to revolutionize every facet of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery to development, within the next two years. The latest CPHI Annual Report indicates that by 2030, over half of newly approved drugs will credit AI for their discovery or development.
Stay informed by attending our upcoming McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series event, featuring keynote speaker Handol Kim from Variational AI and and Dr. Gail Murphy from University of BC, other industry experts whose presentations will focus on AI’s present and potential future applications in life sciences innovation.
Programming will include a Q&A session followed by networking and light refreshments. We hope you can join us for an insightful exploration of the transformative and evolving intersection between life sciences and AI.
Theme: AI Advancing Life Science Innovation
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm PT
Location: McCarthy Tétrault Office, Heb & Shrum Room
745 Thurlow St, Suite 2400, Vancouver
Agenda:
- 4:30pm PT: Doors open
- 5:00pm PT: Programming
- 6:00pm PT: Networking
- 7:00pm PT: Guest Departure
Confirmed Speakers:
- Dr. Art Cherkasov, Senior Research Scientist and Head, Precision Cancer Drug Design, Vancouver Prostate Centre
- Handol Kim, Co-Founder & CEO, Variational AI
- Dr. Gail Murphy, Professor, Department of Computer Sciences and VP, Research & Innovation, University of British Columbia
More speakers to be announced soon!
Tickets:
- LSBC Members: $49 plus taxes/fees
- Non-Members: $89 plus taxes/fees
- Students: $25 plus taxes/fees
