Challenges in Life Science Research and the role of Computational BioSciences

 

 

Othmar Pfannes, founder and CEO of Genedata, will talk about the key role that bioinformatics plays in the life science industry. Case studies of successful partnerships between Genedata and biopharma companies will give the audience an overview of the solutions that computational biosciences offer to researchers through all phases of the drug discovery process. The workshop-format of this event and the small audience will ensure that you have the opportunity to discuss ideas and issues related to your situation as a life science professional.

 

In introduction to this workshop, Samuel Hess, Head of economic services of Canton Basel, will give an overview of i-net Basel, a initiative to help facilitate collaborations among companies in IT and life sciences.

 

About Genedata

Genedata specializes in discovery informatics for biotech, pharmaceuticals and the life sciences.

The Company offers expertise in research informatics combined with open and scalable computational solutions. Founded in 1997 as a privately held spin off from Novartis, Genedata is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland and has branches in Munich (Germany), Boston (USA) and San Francisco (USA).

 

About i-net Basel

i-net BASEL is an initiative designed to help companies active in the field of information and communication technologies (ICT) identify and develop innovation topics. i-net BASEL brings together ICT providers, users as well as universities with the aim of jointly developing ICT innovations and generating sustained economic output. Interdisciplinary functions and the growing significance of ICT in many key industries will produce growth effects, and will consequently strengthen Basel as a business location beyond the ICT sector.