AI for Infectious Diseases Research Through short talks, networking, and collaborative discussions, participants will be encouraged to explore common interests and develop new interdisciplinary partnerships.Pandemic preparedness and antimicrobial resistance are some of the most pressing problems for which large and complex data offer new research opportunities. The event will allow delegates to explore these opportunities, from providing an introduction to this research landscape to an opportunity to pitch projects. A key objective of the event is to catalyse the development of collaborative PhD projects in the AI4BI CDT and other research initiatives that combine world-leading expertise in infectious diseases with cutting-edge methods in machine learning, data science and AI, to improve human health. Whether you are an infectious disease researcher with a project that might benefit from new computational approaches or an AI researcher looking to tackle important biomedical challenges, this event offers an opportunity to build collaborations and shape future research directions together. Schedule 09.30-10.00 Arrivals, coffee and refreshments 10.00-10.20 Introduction to AI CDT in Biomedical Innovation (Andrea Weisse, Vicky Young)10.20-10.40 Introduction to the Edinburgh Infectious Diseases community, particularly the Edinburgh Pandemic Research Forum and Antimicrobial Resistance Forum (Sarah Reece, Mark Woolhouse, Till Bachmann)10.40-11.10 Interdisciplinary research showcase: Antonia Mey (School of Chemistry)Kartic Subr (School of Informatics)Thamarai Dorai-Schneiders (Centre for Inflammation Research)11.10-11.30 Break 11.30-12.30 Research challenge pitches and collaboration matchmaking 12.30-13.30 Lunch Aug 24 2026 10.00 - 13.30 AI for Infectious Diseases Research This event aims to foster connections and inspire collaborations between researchers from both communities, creating opportunities to learn about each other's expertise, share research challenges, and identify areas where AI approaches can help advance infectious disease science. Informatics Forum, Critchon Street Map location Register here! This article was published on Tuesday 21 July 2026
AI for Infectious Diseases Research Through short talks, networking, and collaborative discussions, participants will be encouraged to explore common interests and develop new interdisciplinary partnerships.Pandemic preparedness and antimicrobial resistance are some of the most pressing problems for which large and complex data offer new research opportunities. The event will allow delegates to explore these opportunities, from providing an introduction to this research landscape to an opportunity to pitch projects. A key objective of the event is to catalyse the development of collaborative PhD projects in the AI4BI CDT and other research initiatives that combine world-leading expertise in infectious diseases with cutting-edge methods in machine learning, data science and AI, to improve human health. Whether you are an infectious disease researcher with a project that might benefit from new computational approaches or an AI researcher looking to tackle important biomedical challenges, this event offers an opportunity to build collaborations and shape future research directions together. Schedule 09.30-10.00 Arrivals, coffee and refreshments 10.00-10.20 Introduction to AI CDT in Biomedical Innovation (Andrea Weisse, Vicky Young)10.20-10.40 Introduction to the Edinburgh Infectious Diseases community, particularly the Edinburgh Pandemic Research Forum and Antimicrobial Resistance Forum (Sarah Reece, Mark Woolhouse, Till Bachmann)10.40-11.10 Interdisciplinary research showcase: Antonia Mey (School of Chemistry)Kartic Subr (School of Informatics)Thamarai Dorai-Schneiders (Centre for Inflammation Research)11.10-11.30 Break 11.30-12.30 Research challenge pitches and collaboration matchmaking 12.30-13.30 Lunch Aug 24 2026 10.00 - 13.30 AI for Infectious Diseases Research This event aims to foster connections and inspire collaborations between researchers from both communities, creating opportunities to learn about each other's expertise, share research challenges, and identify areas where AI approaches can help advance infectious disease science. Informatics Forum, Critchon Street Map location Register here! This article was published on Tuesday 21 July 2026
Aug 24 2026 10.00 - 13.30 AI for Infectious Diseases Research This event aims to foster connections and inspire collaborations between researchers from both communities, creating opportunities to learn about each other's expertise, share research challenges, and identify areas where AI approaches can help advance infectious disease science.
