Remco Loos

Former Bristol Myers Squibb, Senior Director - Applied AI

Seville, Andalusia, Spain

About me

Remco holds a PhD in computer science. He spent the initial part of his career in academia, in Cambridge, pursuing research in computational and single-cell biology. For the last decade, Remco has led teams in AI and data science in biotech and Pharma. He has contributed to 20+ clinical compounds across indications and modalities. His teams' research work has been presented at major AI/ML conferences (ICLR, NeurIPS).

Schedule

Accelerating Drug Discovery with AI: Breakthroughs, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Remco Loos

Former Bristol Myers Squibb, Senior Director - Applied AI

AI-Driven Innovation

Drug Discovery and Development

Wednesday - May 27, 2026 |
04:10 PM - 04:45 PM |
35 Minutes

Panel Discussion: AI and Automation in Drug Discovery: From Hype to Real-World Breakthroughs – Can Innovation Keep Up with Regulation?

How close are we to AI-designed drugs reaching patients — and what’s still missing in validation and translation?
Are global frameworks agile enough to assess and approve discoveries driven by algorithms?
What real-world examples reveal the difference between AI hype and genuine productivity gains in discovery?
When AI suggests a molecule or pathway, who takes responsibility if it fails — the scientist, the system, or the sponsor?
How will AI, quantum computing, and automation converge to redefine timelines, talent, and trust in the pharma R&D ecosystem?