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Speaker: Gustavo Stolovitzky, PhD, Associate Professor of Systems Biology and Biomedical Informatics
Abstract: The breakneck speed at which biology and AI are evolving stands in stark contrast to the slow adoption of algorithms in healthcare. In this presentation, I will argue that a big-picture approach among method developers can accelerate the impact of our algorithms in healthcare. This involves a shift in focus during method development that goes beyond scientific problem-solving to encompass the entire healthcare ecosystem. This includes considerations such as provider acceptance, payer dynamics, health economics, and regulatory compliance. Throughout the presentation, I will illustrate these ideas with real-world examples drawn from my involvement in initiatives focused on rare diseases and cancer.
Bio: Gustavo Stolovitzky is a computational biologist with over 25 years of experience in algorithm development, high throughput biological data analysis, and the application of technology to solve biomedical problems. Until December 2023, he was CSO at GeneDx, where he led the Research Division and R&D strategy. Prior to GeneDx, Gustavo spent 23 years at IBM Research, where he was the Founding Chair of the Exploratory Life Sciences Program and the Director of the Translational Systems Biology and Nanobiotechnology Program. Gustavo’s passion for the values of open science, data sharing, and the rigorous evaluation of algorithmic performance and reproducibility led him to found the DREAM Challenges, an effort that is building a community of over 25,000 researchers applying AI to biomedical applications. Gustavo is an elected Fellow of IBM, ISCB, APS, and AAAS. He has authored over 180 papers and holds over 40 issued patents. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of DREAM Challenges and Sage Bionetworks and is a Scientific Advisor to several companies.
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