About the webinar
In an increasingly data-driven world, bioinformatic pipelines serve as a fundamental part of modern drug discovery. These pipelines are pivotal in making sense of vast amounts of biological data, yet optimizing them poses significant technical and strategic challenges.
We’ll look at the opportunities and challenges these powerful tools present and examine practical strategies to harness their full potential. From exploring AWS’s innovative solutions to understanding Genomics England’s hands-on experiences and gaining expert insights from Ardigen, we will cover all facets of omics workflows.
Whether you’re a biotech or pharma executive seeking to streamline your drug discovery process, a researcher aiming to better understand the complexities of omics pipelines, or simply curious about the future of bioinformatics, this webinar will provide you with comprehensive insights.
The session concludes with a dynamic panel discussion involving all speakers and a Q&A session. This is your opportunity to engage in dialogue, gain perspectives, and have your questions answered by some of the leading figures in the field.
What Will You Gain From This Webinar?
Understanding the Current Landscape of Omics Pipelines
- Gain insights into the latest trends and challenges in the field of omics and how they are affecting the biotech and pharmaceutical industry.
Discover AWS Solutions for Omics Pipelines
- Learn how AWS technologies can optimize omics pipelines, enhance scalability, and reduce costs. Get a glimpse into AWS’s vision for the future of omics research.
Insights into Genomics England's Research
- Understand how Genomics England has implemented omics pipelines in their research and the challenges they’ve overcome. Learn about the future of genomics research.
Expert Strategies from Ardigen
- Acquire practical strategies and solutions employed by Ardigen for optimizing omics pipelines. Benefit from a case study presentation highlighting successful pipeline optimization.
Meet our speakers:
Olivia Choudhury, PhD
Olivia helps Healthcare and Life Sciences customers and partners design, develop, and scale state-of-the-art solutions leveraging AWS. She has a background in healthcare analytics, genomics, and privacy-preserving machine learning. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed research papers and patents on these topics. Prior to joining AWS, she was a Research Scientist at IBM Research and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.
Adrianto Wirawan, PhD
Adrianto serves as the Director of Bioinformatics Engineering at Genomics England since 2021, where he leads a team of over 40 professionals specializing in bioinformatics and software engineering. Entrusted with technical leadership, he focuses on data & metadata management, as well as the pipeline orchestration of genomic data. His team plays a pivotal role in shaping the bioinformatics pipelines for both the NHS Genomic Medicine Service and the UK’s 100,000 genomes project. Prior to Genomics England, Adrianto led the Omics Platform in AstraZeneca’s UK R&D IT. His previous roles include key positions at Human Longevity and ImmunoScape. Earlier in his career, Adrianto worked in academic research in both Germany and Singapore. Adrianto holds a PhD in High Performance Computing in Bioinformatics from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, with a thesis focus on DNA & protein-related bioinformatics tools for the Playstation 3.
Kamil Malisz
Kamil is a seasoned life science software engineer with 7 years of experience, currently serving as the Lead Nextflow Developer and Bioinformatic Workflows Key Offering Manager at Ardigen. He specializes in developing pipelines and bioinformatic workflows, with expertise ranging from phage display data to whole-genome sequencing. A graduate in Bioinformatics from Jagiellonian University, Kamil has a strong foundation in biology and excels in managing complex software projects in the Nextflow environment. He also spent two years as a Tribe Leader, showcasing strong project management skills. At Ardigen, Kamil not only contributes to Nextflow pipeline projects but also shapes strategic partnerships, making him a key asset in advancing bioinformatics workflow development.
