InFLAMES Corporate Corner – From Data to Innovation on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The event will be held in the Cave theater of Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki, Lemminkäisenkatu 12 B.

What are the upcoming tools and methods to unlock the potential of health and research data? Can AI solutions drive a transformative future in health research?

Our Corporate Corner explores the world of data, revealing new ways to harness its power. By combining large datasets with AI-driven analytics, researchers in universities and companies are uncovering insights that support personalized treatments, early diagnosis, and disease prevention. Turning data into groundbreaking innovations requires connecting diverse data sources, developing advanced AI methods, and building partnerships across sectors. This collaborative approach accelerates research breakthroughs and brings us closer to innovative treatments for complex diseases. We feature talks from companies and universities, each bringing unique perspectives.

Join us to learn more!

The event starts with a lunch at 11:30, followed by the official program until 16:00 and culminating with a networking after-party.

Confirmed speakers:

• CEO Timo Erkkilä, Veracell
• Strategic Project Lead Samu Kurki, Bayer
• Director, Digital Medicine Sammeli Liikkanen, Orion Corporation
• Chief Specialist Peija Haaramo, Findata
• Special Envoy for Health and Wellbeing Päivi Sillanaukee, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health
• Customer Solutions Manager Charlotte Granberg-Haakana, CSC
• Synthetic Data Project Representative (PHASE IV AI, SYNDATE and
  PRIVASA) Tinja Pitkämäki, University of Turku
• Research Director Laura Elo, University of Turku
• Associate Professor Pekka Ruusuvuori, University of Turku
• Chairman of the Board Ville Vihervaara, SHIFT Events
  

Registration link: https://konsta.utu.fi/Default.aspx?tabid=88&tap=19858 (Closes on Nov. 18)

Preliminary Programme

11:30-12:15           Lunch (can also be enjoyed during presentations)

12:15-13:05
Chair: Professor of Practice Timo Lappalainen, University of Turku

Opening words: Professor of Practice Timo Lappalainen

Redefining high-throughput proteomics with AI
Research Director Laura Elo, University of Turku

Data & AI expertise boosting productivity of research teams working with complex data
CEO Timo Erkkilä, Veracell

AI-enabled computational pathology
Associate Professor Pekka Ruusuvuori, University of Turku

13:05-13:35                Coffee Break

13:35-14:35
Chair: Associate Professor Pekka Ruusuvuori

Leveraging data and AI to revolutionize drug research and discovery
Director, Digital Medicine Sammeli Liikkanen, Orion Corporation

Findata, the one-stop shop for secondary use of health data
Chief Specialist Peija Haaramo, Findata

Power of external data and advanced analytics in clinical research
Strategic Project Lead Samu Kurki, Bayer

Possible futures for sensitive data management – data warehouses and HPC
Customer Solutions Manager Charlotte Granberg-Haakana, CSC

14:35-14:50                Break

14:50-16:00
Chair: Professor of Practice Timo Veromaa, University of Turku

Privacy-preserving synthetic data: opportunities and pitfalls in the health sector
Synthetic Data Project Representative (PHASE IV AI, SYNDATE and
PRIVASA) Tinja Pitkämäki, University of Turku

Promoting health sector innovation and growth in Finland
Special Envoy for Health and Wellbeing Päivi Sillanaukee, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM)

Panel Discussion: From data to innovation
Moderator: Professor of Practice Timo Veromaa
Panellists:
Professor of Practice Timo Lappalainen, University of Turku
Special Envoy for Health and Wellbeing Päivi Sillanaukee, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM)
Chief Specialist Peija Haaramo, Findata
Strategic Project Lead Samu Kurki, Bayer

Closing words by Professor of Practice Timo Veromaa

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Expanding Horizons: InFLAMES Joins the SHIFT Business Festival
Chairman of the Board Ville Vihervaara, SHIFT Events

16:00 – 18:00  Networking over drinks and food (Cave lobby)