The CLARA Symposium on AI for Brain Health brings together leading researchers and experts from neuroscience, artificial intelligence, molecular biology, clinical research, and high-performance computing to explore how AI can transform brain research and improve brain health. Hosted by the Paris Brain Institute, the symposium reflects the interdisciplinary vision of CLARA, connecting AI, data science, computational methods, and biomedical research. The programme will explore advances in molecular biology, novel approaches to phenotyping, and the potential of health data and supercomputing for brain research.
As part of the symposium, the CLARA Science Café will provide an opportunity for early-career researchers to present their work through posters and pitches, exchange ideas, and build connections with peers and senior researchers. The programme will also feature a Quadruple Helix Round Table, bringing together four perspectives that play an important role in shaping the future of AI for brain health - academia and research, industry, public administration, and patient organisations. Representatives from these four sectors will discuss challenges, opportunities, and potential pathways for collaboration in AI-driven brain health research and innovation. Through keynote sessions, scientific exchange, and networking, the symposium will foster collaboration and highlight new opportunities for AI-driven research in brain health.
Who should not miss this event:
- Researchers and professionals in neuroscience, clinical medicine, molecular biology, genomics, informatics, AI, HPC, and quantum computing
- Students, PhD candidates, and postdocs from STEM fields
- Industry representatives, startups, and innovation stakeholders in AI, healthtech, and computing (including pharma and biotech)
- Academic partners of CLARA
- Representatives of public administration and research institutions
- Healthcare providers, incl. GPs and hospitals
- Patient organizations, nonprofits, and the general public
Main organiser of the event:
Registration & Coffee
Start the day with a coffee, meet fellow participants and make your first connections before the scientific programme begins.
Opening & Welcome
- Prof. Stéphanie Debette, MD, Executive Director | Paris Brain Institute (ICM)
- Prof. Václav Snášel, Director, CLARA | International Neurodegenerative Research Center (INDRC)
Keynote Session | AI and Molecular Biology
Breaking Silos in Single-Cell Biology: Towards a Unified Cellular View
- Dr. Laura Cantini, CNRS Researcher & Group Leader | Institut Pasteur
From Predicting Biomolecules to Designing Life: How AI Is Transforming Our Ability to Understand and Engineer Proteins
- Dr. Stanislav Mazurenko, Head Researcher, CLARA | International Clinical Research Center (ICRC), St. Anne's University Hospital, Brno
Coffee break
Take a break, grab a coffee and continue the conversation with fellow participants.
Keynote Session | Novel Approaches to Phenotyping
From phenotyping to decision-making: foundation models and causal inference for the secondary use of health data
- Dr. Judith Abécassis, Junior Principal Investigator | Soda team, Inria Saclay
From Images to Phenotypes: AI-Driven Neuroimaging of Brain Health and Disease
- Dr. Milan Němý, CLARA Tenure Track Position Holder | Czech Technical University (CIIRC CTU)
CLARA Science Café | Poster Pitches
Meet the next generation of researchers as they introduce their work in short, focused poster pitches.
CLARA Science Café | Networking Lunch & Poster Session
Grab some lunch, explore the posters and talk directly with the researchers behind the work.
Quadruple Helix Round Table | From AI Innovation to Impact in Brain Health: Building Trust, Evidence and Collaboration
The Quadruple Helix approach brings together four key groups involved in shaping the future of AI for brain health - academia and research, industry, public administration, and patient organisations. In this round table, representatives from these four perspectives will discuss the opportunities, challenges and priorities for advancing AI-driven brain health research and innovation.
- Dr. Corinne Collignon | Executive Advisor for AI and Digital Health, French National Authority for Health (HAS)
- Ms. Lorène Gilly | Head of Public Affairs, France Alzheimer and related disorders
- Dr. Yves Lostanlen | CEO, SigmaNova Science
- Dr. James Rice | Senior National Adviser, Governance and Leadership, Gallagher
- Dr. Adam Schwarz | Global Head of Imaging and Digital, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics R&D, GE HealthCare
- Prof. Josef Šivic | CIIRC, Czech Technical University in Prague
Moderator: Dr. Ara Khachaturian (INDRC)
Coffee Break
Another chance to recharge, exchange ideas and make new connections.
Keynote Session | Health Data and Supercomputing Facilities
Unlocking Health Data for Research: The French Health Data Hub Framework
- Dr. Emmanuel Bacry, CSO French Health Data Hub | Senior researcher CNRS, Université Paris-Dauphine, PSL | member of the PR[AI]RIE-PSAI Institute
More and More Sensitive Data at Supercomputing Centres: Trusted Research Environments and Data Management Solutions
- Dr. Stephan Hachinger, CLARA WP5 Co-lead, Team Lead Research Data Management | Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ)
Closing Remarks
Wrapping up the day with key takeaways, new ideas and plenty of questions to take forward.
Networking & Drinks
No more slides, just good conversations. Stay with us for an informal end to the day, drinks and new connections.