Computational Drug Design: Benchmarking Bold Bets, Breakthroughs, and Bottlenecks
June 17, 2025
Breakout Session

This session will explore how investments and bold bets in accelerated computing, data generation at scale, and model-first strategies are revolutionizing the industry, without ignoring the initial challenges. Panelists will discuss the role of foundation models (FMs) in identifying new drug targets through the creation of massive multi-modal datasets, alongside the applications of generative AI in the design of small molecules, antibodies, and other therapeutic modalities. Additional topics to be discussed include notable successes and real benchmarks within the industry, demonstrating how these innovations have led to reduced costs, accelerated cycle times, and improved timelines from target identification to Investigational New Drug (IND) applications. This session will examine the pivotal role of accelerated computing in reshaping the future of drug discovery and development, fostering collaborations that will propel the pharmaceutical industry forward.
Moderator

Senior Director, Global Head of Business Development, Healthcare and Life Sciences
NVIDIA
Speakers

Associate Vice President of the Center for Research Acceleration by Digital Innovation
Amgen

Senior Vice President, Head of Pharma Transactions and Digital Partnering
Genentech