Use of AI in Basic Research: Introduction to Key Concepts-Use of AI in Basic Research: Introduction to Key Concepts

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The presented webinar, organized by the ASLD Liver Cell Biology special interest group, comprised three sessions on applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) in biomedicine, focusing on liver biology and disease. Dr. Jim Zou, from Stanford University, delivered an introduction to AI in biomedicine, sharing insights into how predictive AI (like deep learning models for clinical imaging) and generative AI (AI agents simulating research tasks) can be utilized in biomedical applications. He detailed the development of a Virtual Lab comprising AI scientists capable of formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and optimizing proteins, illustrating AI's application by designing nanobodies for COVID-19 variants. <br /><br />Moreover, the CellVoyager AI agent analyzed extensive datasets to generate insights, exemplifying AI's capacity for deep genomic analysis and interpretation of biological data beyond conventional methods. Dr. Zou discussed AI models that can facilitate research across various fields and conditions, such as liver and kidney diseases, allowing for potential advances in diagnosis and treatment insights. During the Q&A, the potential shift towards non-animal studies and the future direction of medical research using AI were discussed, emphasizing digital twins' role in simulating human responses. The session underscored AI's transformative potential in enhancing biomedical research efficiency and innovation.

Keywords

Artificial Intelligence

biomedicine

liver biology

predictive AI

generative AI

Virtual Lab

genomic analysis

digital twins