NEW Webcast | Applied Ontologies: From the 'Bad O Word' to AI's Essential Foundation
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June 17th, 3pm BST
As artificial intelligence transforms scientific research, a once-maligned technology has emerged as unexpectedly critical: ontologies.
Previously dismissed as the "bad O word" that killed projects with complexity, ontologies are now recognized as the essential foundation for successful AI initiatives in life sciences.
But what changed? Why are organizations that once avoided ontological approaches now scrambling to implement them? And how can companies navigate the transition from legacy data chaos to structured, AI-ready knowledge systems?
This expert panel brings together three pioneering women who've been championing applied ontologies long before they became fashionable. From software innovation to pharmaceutical implementation to consulting expertise, they'll explore the practical realities of ontology adoption in modern scientific organizations.
What we'll cover:
The "Why Now?" PhenomenonUnderstanding what shifted ontologies from organizational liability to strategic necessity, and why AI success depends on semantic foundations. |
Change Management RealityReal-world challenges of implementing ontologies in established organizations, from legacy data integration to cultural resistance, with proven strategies that actually work. |
Dual Value PropositionsHow ontologies serve different needs for bench scientists versus data stewards, and why both perspectives matter for successful adoption. |
Knowledge Graphs in ActionWhat leading organizations are actually building with ontological approaches, beyond the hype to practical applications driving competitive advantage. |
Investment vs. ReturnWhen the complexity of full ontologies pays off versus simpler controlled vocabularies, and how to make smart implementation decisions |
Future-Proofing ScienceThe role of semantic enrichment, automated annotation, and neuro-symbolic AI in enabling hypothesis-driven research at scale. |
Calling all:
📊Data scientists and bioinformaticians in pharma/biotech | 🖥️Scientific data managers and IT professionals |
🧪R&D leaders evaluating ontology strategies | 📚Knowledge management professionals |
👩🔬Bench scientists interested in data standardization | 🤖AI/ML practitioners working with scientific data |
👩⚖️Regulatory affairs professionals | 👩🏫Academic researchers transitioning to industry |
Speakers
Dr. Jane Lomax Dr. Jane Lomax leads a team providing ontology and terminology expertise to help clients unlock the full value of their data. She has more than 20 years of experience in ontologies and FAIR data, with previous roles at SciBite/Elsevier, EMBL-EBI, and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Jane earned her PhD in Genetics from the University of Cambridge and has authored over 50 publications on biomedical ontology development and applications. She has contributed extensively to community efforts, including the OBO Foundry, the International Society of Biocuration, and ELIXIR, and previously served on the board of the Pistoia Alliance.
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