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.
The webinars include:
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!
Location: Online via Zoom.
Date/Time: 11 June to 17 September 2025. All times are provided in AEST (Melbourne). Check the start time at your location.
How to join:
This series is designed with flexibility in mind. You can join individual sessions or follow a structured progression.
| Date & Time (AEST) | Speaker & 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. |
| Watch the recording! | 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. |
| Watch the recording! |
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. |
| Watch the recording! |
Dr Vinícius W. Salazar, Melbourne Bioinformatics Dr Carlos Santos-Martin, University of Melbourne |
Explore the power of AI in uncovering the hidden roles of microbes, from the depths of the ocean to the complexities of infectious disease. Through case studies in microbial oceanography and pathogen research, you’ll gain insight into how AI is accelerating discovery, guiding innovation, and shaping our understanding of microbial life in a changing world. |
| 26 August, 12–1pm |
Dr Stefano Mangiola, University of Adelaide Dr Anh TN Nguyen, Monash University |
This session explores how AI is advancing biomedical discovery by enhancing the interpretability and application of complex models. From improving our understanding of single-cell biology to accelerating drug discovery, the speakers will showcase the importance of transparent, actionable AI in both foundational research and precision medicine. |
| 2 September, 12–1pm |
Dr Rebekah Harms, UNSW Dr Yves Saint James Aquino, University of Wollongong |
Unpack the challenges of diversifying datasets and discusses practical strategies AI developers can use to mitigate bias. The speakers will offer insights into how we can build more inclusive and fair AI systems in science and healthcare. |
| 17 September, 3–4pm |
Tine Claeys, UGent Dr Veit Schwämmle, SDU |
Explore how AI is transforming proteomics. The speakers will offer complimentary perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in the field, from making public proteomics data more AI-ready for discovery, to advancing data analysis through deep learning methods. |
This event is part of a series of bioinformatics training events. If you’d like to hear when registrations open for other events, please subscribe to the Australian BioCommons newsletter.