The Department of Bioinformatics at the International Islamic University, Islamabad organized a seminar titled “Heading towards a Tech Future: Synched Artificial Intelligence and Computational Biology”. The event aimed to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and computational biology and its potential impact on various scientific fields. Dr. Samina Malik, Vice President of the Female Campus IIUI, joined the seminar as a guest of honor on this occasion.
The seminar drew a diverse audience consisting of faculty members, large number of female students, and professionals from the fields of bioinformatics, computer science, and biology.
The event had a lineup of distinguished speakers from the renowned Universities of Islamabad who shared their recent findings and advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Asifullah Khan from Pakistan Institute of Engineering and Applied Sciences (PIEAS), Islamabad, Dr. Mohsin Bilal from FAST and Dr. Zartasha Mustansar from NUST shared their valuable experiences and expertise. Speaker’s thought-provoking talks gave audience a glimpse of the remarkable progress that has been made in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), healthcare and the limitless possibilities that lie ahead.
Speakers of the seminar “Heading towards a Tech Future: Synched Artificial Intelligence and Computational Biology” opined that this event will prove to be a valuable platform for fostering dialogue, knowledge sharing, collaboration among researchers, academicians and students in the fields of bioinformatics, Computer Science and Health care.
Dr. Samina Malik, the chief guest, shed light on the rapid development of artificial intelligence and its integration with computational biology. Dr. Malik highlighted the revolutionary impact this union can have and stressed the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration between computational scientists, biologists, and medical professionals. She emphasized the need for academia and industry to join forces in order to address challenges in areas such as genomics, proteomics, and drug development. Dr. Malik encouraged the students to explore the vast possibilities that emerge at the intersection of AI and computational biology, inspiring them to become future leaders in these cutting-edge fields.
Dr. Asmat Ullah Khan, the Dean faculty of Computing, IIU who expressed his gratitude to Dr. Samina Malik. He also thanked the audience for gracing the event and presented the shield to the chief guest.
Dr. Mehrosh Khalid, Chairperson of the Department of Bioinformatics also spoke on this occasion, expressing his gratitude to all attendees and event organizers emphasizing the importance of technological advancements in the respective exciting field. He added that with the rapid pace of technological advancements, it is evident that this integration of AI and biology will continue to shape the future of scientific research and discovery.