Future Labs, Automation & Technology East 2024 Sessions
Seminars
7:30AM - 7:50AM
Registration and Networking
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Automating Life Science Workflows: Overcoming Data Integration Challenges for Advanced Research and Progressive Scientific Innovation
• Defining why: Enhanced collaboration, accelerated scientific progress and optimized resource utilization • Exploring the realities of liberating data from across different instruments, platforms, and sources within the lab • Harmonizing data pipelines: Creating robust frameworks to minimize bottlenecks when handling big data • FAIR data principles: Best-practice standards and protocols for scientific data collection,... Read more »
Speaker
Ilja Kusters Associate Director, Assay Automation & Qualification - Generate Biomedicines
8:30AM - 9:00AM
Artificial Intelligence and Personalized Medicine: Examining Potential Use-Cases and Real-World Applications for AI & ML Within Life Science Labs
• Reviewing the history, direction, and aspirations for developing a vision-based AI system • Creating the optimal conditions AI needs for success whilst navigating infrastructure, planning and scale-up challenges • Driving maximum results with minimal resources: Addressing issues with data quality and quantity limitations • Keeping the promise: Demonstrating incremental progress and designing next steps... Read more »
Speaker
- Ozge Whiting PhD VP of Data and Machine Learning - Cellino
9:00AM - 9:30AM
Achieving Lab Digitization at Scale through Reusable Patterns
• Identifying reusable patterns for optimal instrument integration and data management • Transitioning from one-off implementations through to more scalable approaches • Managing digital capabilities as a product to align efforts, goals and stakeholder ownership • Maximizing the value of data through effective governance and improved metadata management • Leveraging data and communication standards as... Read more »
Speaker
- Burkhard Schaefer Managing Director - Splashlake
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Cutting Edge and Adaptable: Balancing Lab Flexibility and Evolving Research Needs when Integrating Automation and Robotics
10:00AM - 10:50AM
QUICKFIRE TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS
This session provides an additional opportunity to meet with our product and solution providers in the exhibition hall to learn more about the products, technology, and services that have been developed to solve your unique challenges. The technology demonstrations will last approximately 8 minutes on four cycles with the opportunity to ask questions immediately afterwards... Read more »
10:50AM - 11:30AM
NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION
Seminars
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Overcoming Lab Automation Barriers: Proactively Addressing Resource, Stakeholder and Technology Challenges for Improved Success
Speaker
- Rishi Mahajan Lead R&D Automation Engineer - Regeneron
Seminars
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Process, Experiment and Data Orchestration: Exploring Challenges, Needs and Applications of Lab Orchestration across Life Science Domains
Speaker
- Erik Snow Principal Automation Engineer - Cellino
Seminars
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Generative AI, NLP & LLM’s: Harnessing Voice and Language Processing Technology for Improved Lab Efficiency and Streamlined Workloads
Seminars
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Synergizing Science with Technology: Bridging the Gap Between Scientists and Engineers when Embarking on Lab Automation Initiatives
Speaker
- Ilja Kusters Associate Director, Assay Automation & Qualification - Generate Biomedicines
Seminars
11:30AM - 12:30PM
Simplifying Laboratory Robotics: Innovating Workflows for Complex Sample Preparations
Speakers
- Dr Andrew Lee Chief Scientific Officer - IMCS
- Christopher Ng Thow Hing Senior Scientist - Generate Biomedicines
Seminars
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Elevating Scientific Workforces: Deriving Maximum Value from Lab Digitalization Initiatives
• Preparing stakeholders for change, cultivating early adopters and developing in-house capabilities to embrace digital transformation at pace and scale • Integrating lab technology that maximize the potential of scientific workforces • Leveraging intelligent automation and advanced robotic systems to streamline liquid handling, sample management, storage and preparation • Combining technology with human-in-the-loop: How RPA... Read more »
1:00PM - 2:00PM
NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITION
2:00PM - 2:30PM
Version Control and Lab Automation: Enhancing Scientific Reproducibility, Traceability, and Collaboration with Robust Systems
• Importance of version control systems (VCS) for enhancing efficiency, precision and reproducibility across lab workflows • How we approached designing a robust, user-friendly VCS capable of managing complex and ever-evolving scientific processes • Overcoming challenges in development and implementation: Handling resistance to change, technical obstacles, and data security assurance • Future possibilities: How integrating... Read more »
Speaker
- Kalpesh Gupta Director Research Automation - Moderna
2:30PM - 3:00PM
NETWORKING BREAK & EXHIBITION
Seminars
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Accelerating In-House Lab Innovation: Developing Capabilities to Manage Alignment between Evolving Technology, Partner, and Stakeholder Objectives
Speaker
- Charles Warren Associate Director, Head of Automation & Applied Engineering - FL85 (Flagship Pioneering)
Seminars
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Cloud Computing & Data Management: Strategies and Platforms for Enabling Secure, Centralized Data Storage, Processing, and Interaction
Seminars
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Navigating Lab Automation’s Evolution: From Grassroots to Advanced Technology Establishing Pace and Metrics for Continued Progress
Speaker
- Matt Humes Director, Head of Lab Automation - Beam Therapeutics
Seminars
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Optimizing Quality Control and Assurance: Leveraging Data-Science and Visualization Tools for Real-Time Process Monitoring
Seminars
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Seamless Science-IT Collaboration: Cultivating Open, Transparent and Productive Partnerships for Streamlined Digital Transition
Speaker
- Ishrat Jahan Lead IT Engineer - Regeneron
Seminars
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Cost Effective Lab Automation: Navigating Investment, Budget Considerations and Suitable Opportunities to Achieve ROI
Speaker
- Kalpesh Gupta Director Research Automation - Moderna
Seminars
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Future-Proof & User-Centric: Designing Flexible Automation Systems with Intuitive User Interfaces that Meet Evolving Needs
Seminars
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Transformative Power of Diversity, Inclusion and Equality: Importance of Empowering Women across Life science, Engineering, and Automation
Speaker
- Olga Seltser Head of Automation/ VP Automation - Sail Biomedicines / Harbinger Health
Seminars
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Legacy Systems and Infrastructure: Best-Practice for Simplifying the Integration and Migration of Data and Workflows across Lab Systems
Seminars
4:00PM - 5:00PM
Deciphering our Scientific Data: Exploring Effective Data Digitalization Strategies that Make Sense and Deliver Value
Speaker
- Casey Fowler Senior Scientist, Laboratory Automation Lead - Cellarity
Seminars
5:00PM - 5:45PM
Panel Discussion: Optimizing Life Science Labs, Workflows & Workforces with Disruptive Technology: Embracing the Digital Future of Scientific Discovery, Research and Development
The pursuit for digitally optimized workflows, reduced costs, accelerated timelines, and increased collaboration across life science labs is driving organizations to embrace automation, robotics, and disruptive technology at pace and scale, in a concerted effort to bring high quality, ground-breaking medicines and treatments to patients faster. Panelists will discuss the status quo, common challenges faced,... Read more »
Speakers
- Rishi Mahajan Lead R&D Automation Engineer - Regeneron
- Jesse Mulcahy Director, Head of Automation - Cellino
- Jason Ekert Head of US Discovery Translational Technology - UCB
- Samuel Mohler Associate Director of Automation - Aera Therapeutics
- Olga Seltser Head of Automation/ VP Automation - Sail Biomedicines / Harbinger Health
5:45PM - 5:50PM
CLOSING REMARKS & END OF CONFERENCE
5:50PM - 7:00PM
