R&D Spotlight:
Unlocking the Potential of Foundation Models in Computational Pathology & Spatial Biology

23 September 2027 | Online, 14:00 London | 15:00 Paris | 09:00 New York

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Showcasing how foundation models, multimodal data and AI-driven analysis are accelerating biomarker discovery, translational research and precision medicine development

Through real-world examples, attendees will hear how organisations are moving beyond traditional task-specific models towards more reusable and generalisable approaches to tissue analysis. The session will conclude with an interactive discussion on the opportunities and challenges involved in translating foundation models into robust, reproducible tools for precision medicine.

  • Unlock New Biological Insights – Explore how foundation models can uncover patterns across pathology, spatial and multimodal datasets
  • Accelerate Biomarker Discovery – Discover applications in predictive biomarker development, patient stratification and translational research
  • Move Towards Scalable AI – Learn how organisations are developing more reusable and generalisable AI approaches across research programmes

This is your chance to see the latest tools in action, understand their real-world impact, and leave with practical takeaways to apply in your own research.

VPs, Directors & Senior Managers from leading pharma & biotech companies and research institutions in the following fields and more:

 

  • Data Science
  • AI
  • Digital Pathology
  • Image Analysis
  • Spatial Analysis

60-Minute Agenda

14:00 - 14:15
Huw Bannister-Photoroom

Industry Presentation: Digital Pathology's Tipping Point: Towards the Discovery of Predictive Biomarkers

Industry Presentation
Huw Bannister-Photoroom
astrazeneca-Photoroom
HUW BANNISTER
Senior Director of Global Diagnostics, AstraZeneca
astrazeneca-Photoroom
14:15 – 14:30

How AI is Shaping Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Industry Presentation
ROCHÉ JOÃO PINTO
Histopathologist, Institute Molecular Pathology & Immunology, University of Porto
14:30 – 14:45

Solution Provider Presentation

For sponsorship opportunities please contact: sponsorship@oxfordglobal.com
14:45 – 15:00

Panel Discussion + Live Q&A

15:00

End of Technology Showcase

Agenda

14:00 – 14:15

Industry Presentation

14:15 – 14:30

Industry Presentation

14:30 – 14:45

Solution Provider Presentation

For sponsorship opportunities please contact: sponsorship@oxfordglobal.com
14:45 – 15:00

Panel Discussion + Live Q&A

15:00

End of R&D Spotlight

About Technology Showcases

Our Technology Showcases are interactive, online events that bring together leading experts and innovators to share insights on the latest technology in a specific field.

This series is designed for industry professionals, scientists and researchers to stay ahead of the latest innovations. Each showcase spotlights a critical real-world success story, where leading experts share how cutting-edge technologies are transforming research and overcoming key challenges.

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