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Foundation Models for Genomics: Current Advances and Future Directions

June 16, 2025
Breakout Session
AI and Digital Health
The rapid advancement of DNA foundation models is transforming our ability to decode complex genomic patterns and regulatory mechanisms. This session will explore the current state of these models, their applications in drug discovery, and future directions for the field. Panelists will present specific use cases in the drug discovery workflow, examining how these models can accelerate discoveries in areas ranging from development biology to personalized medicine, while sharing insights into the technical performance of foundation models and their implications for biological and clinical research. Attendees will also hear about the promising avenues for future exploration that can foster and facilitate the wider adoption of these innovative tools in genomics.
Moderator
Martin A. Gershon, MD, JD, MPH
Managing Partner & Chief Strategy Officer, Endeavor Venture Group
Senior Lead Mentor-in-Residence Techstars, Advisor White House CancerX Moonshot Accelerator
Speakers
Vikram Agarwal, PhD
Head of mRNA Platform Design Data Science, mRNA Center of Excellence
Sanofi
Tommaso Biancalani, PhD
Senior Director and Head of AI for Research Biology
Genentech
Peter Koo, PhD
Associate Professor
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Maximilian Lombardo
Product Manager
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Thomas Pierrot, PhD
Staff Research Scientist
InstaDeep

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