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On June 23 and 24, 2025, the second edition of “AI in the Life Sciences – An Industry Symposium” will take place at Schloss Birlinghoven in Sankt Augustin, Germany. The symposium, organized by Fraunhofer SCAI and the Bonn-Aachen International Center for Information Technology (b-it), brings together leading experts in artificial intelligence (AI) and life sciences.

How can Alzheimer’s disease be detected earlier? What prevention strategies are currently available, and where is research heading? These questions will take center stage at the final symposium of the ADIS project, which will take place on June 25 and 26 at Fraunhofer SCAI in Schloss Birlinghoven.

The Alzheimer Research Initiative, e.V., has awarded Dr. Alpha Tom Kodamullil from the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI an “Early Career Grant.“ This prestigious funding, valued at €60,000, will allow her to investigate innovative, personalized Alzheimer's therapies from January 1, 2025, until the end of 2026.

Dr. Sara Hahner has been awarded the Ada Lovelace Prize for her outstanding dissertation on the efficient analysis and representation of three-dimensional surface meshes at the Institute for Numerical Simulation at the University of Bonn. In her work, which Prof. Dr. Jochen Garcke supervised, she developed efficient methods based on machine learning that make it possible to compare and optimize complex 3D structures. These methods are used in computer animations and technical simulations, for example to improve crash tests in the automotive industry.

Prof. Dr. Marie-Christine Simon has recently taken on the leadership of the new research group "Computational Microbiome & Brain Health" within the Bioinformatics Department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI. This step further strengthens the institute's collaboration with the University of Bonn.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI will present innovative software solutions for the energy industry at E-world energy & water 2025 in Essen. From February 11 to 13, the focus is on solutions for energy networks, battery technologies, and asset management in the energy sector.

The new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network AIPD is dedicated to investigating artificial intelligence methods to combat Parkinson's disease. It seeks to enhance early diagnosis and treatment of this neurodegenerative disease. The network was now officially launched with a kick-off meeting at the University of Bonn. Master's graduates can apply for doctoral positions across Europe until the end of February 2025.

In a significant move towards advancing AI and data analytics in healthcare, the Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi and the Fraunhofer Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI in Germany have announced a collaboration on AI-based precision medicine and data analytics. The partnership will leverage population health research on new data classes, clinical care, and evidence-based healthy longevity medicine.

New machine learning methods are enabling better understanding and processing of crash test development data. The SAFECAR-ML project is developing an automated solution for documenting virtual crash tests based on artificial intelligence (AI). The aim is to simplify and enhance the efficiency of the design process.

The SYNTHIA project applies innovative AI methods to generate synthetic patient data. This approach could help overcome data protection hurdles when sharing medical data, improve predictive models for precision medicine, and even emulate clinical studies. The project is funded by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), a partnership for health research and innovation between the EU and Europe’s life science industries.