WEBINAR SERIES: AI in the Life Sciences: Exploring Possibilities, Inspiring Change
Date: 11 June - 2 September 2025
Timezone: Melbourne
Duration: 1 hour
Language of instruction: English
Join us for a series of webinars where we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping the future of life sciences!
This series provides an accessible introduction to AI while giving direct access to experts and practical insights into real-world applications. Designed to inspire and help you recognise potential applications of AI in the life sciences, these webinars will spark new ways of thinking so that you can start applying AI in your work.
What to Expect
A foundational session covering AI basics, its evolution, and why it matters for life sciences. Watch the recording here!
Guest speaker sessions where leading experts from academia and industry share how AI is being applied in different domains.
Live Q&A to engage with speakers, ask questions, and participate in discussions
Is This Series for Me?
Are you:
- Curious about AI but unsure how it applies to your work?
- Working in life sciences and want to understand how AI is shaping the field?
- Interested in learning from experts on domain-specific AI applications?
- Keen to explore ethical challenges in AI-driven research?
- Looking for trusted resources to continue your AI learning journey?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this series is for you!
Event Details
- Location: Online via Zoom
Date/Time: 11 June – 2 September 2025. All times are in AEST (Melbourne). Check the start time at your location
How to join: Register here
This series is designed with flexibility in mind. You can join individual sessions or follow a structured progression.
Webinar Schedule
Schedule
| Date and Time (AEST) | Speaker and Affiliation | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Watch the recording! | Dr Benjamin Goudey (Australian BioCommons) | Break down AI concepts, clarify key terminology, and showcase real-world examples of AI applications in the life sciences |
| 11 June, 12–12:45pm | Dr Anna Trigos (PeterMac) | Explore the real-world challenges that many researchers face before any models are built or predictions made. Expect practical reflections, and inspiration for those at the beginning of their own AI journeys |
| 2 July, 12–1pm | Dr Maisie Li (CSIRO) & Dr Túlio de Lima Campos (Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Brazil) and University of Melbourne) | Navigate from forging trusted, collaborative relationships between humans and AI to the intricate challenges of classification in genomics. Expect thought-provoking discussions and real-world strategies for making AI a true partner in scientific discovery |
| 29 July, 12–1pm | Dr Vinícius W. Salazar (Melbourne Bioinformatics) & Dr Carlos Santos-Martin (University of Melbourne) | Coming soon! |
| 26 August, 12–1pm | Dr Stefano Mangiola (University of Adelaide) & Dr Anh TN Nguyen (Monash University) | Coming soon! |
| 2 September, 12–1pm | Dr Rebekah Harms (UNSW) & Dr Yves Saint James Aquino (University of Wollongong) | Unpack the challenges of diversifying datasets and discuss practical strategies AI developers can use to mitigate bias. Gain insights into how we can build more inclusive and fair AI systems in science and healthcare. |
Contact: training@biocommons.org.au
Keywords: Artificial Inteligence, Life Science, Bioinformatics
City: Online
Country: Australia
Prerequisites:
None
Organizer: Australian BioCommons
Host institutions: Australian BioCommons
Capacity: 1000
Event types:
- Workshops and courses
Cost basis: Free to all
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