AI's Fight to Save Lives and Species

Cancer research is undergoing a revolution! Driven by advances in our ability to collect more patient data than ever before and powerful computers, artificial intelligence algorithms are able to make exciting new discoveries. But how do scientists use AI to make sense of all this biological Big Data? How can it help us better understand cancer and make predictions about disease progression? Join Timothy, a PhD student in computational biology, as we dive into the nuts and bolts of AI to learn how we can apply it to Big Data to advance our knowledge about cancer and improve patient care.

Cheetahs are Earth’s fastest land mammals, reaching speeds of 70 mph. Are they running out of time in the race against extinction? Although many species are currently experiencing dramatic population declines, this is not new to cheetahs. Thousands of years ago, cheetah populations crashed, leading to high levels of inbreeding and harmful mutations. In this talk, we will explore the application of technological advances (like machine learning & whole genome sequencing) to study the impacts of long-term inbreeding in cheetahs and how this can be used in conservation to save our speediest cats.