Date

Saturday
October 5, 2024

Time

The event begins at 8:30 a.m.
Please view the schedule for more details.

Location

Institute for Systems Biology
Main Floor Lobby
401 Terry Ave N, Seattle WA, 98109


A Virtual Registration Option Is Also Available

Resonance

A symposium celebrating Professor Ilya Shmulevich’s life and contributions to science.

Ilya Shmulevich, PhD: 'A Life Like No Other'

Photo credit: Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures November 2023.

Join us in person or online on Saturday, October 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a symposium celebrating the life and scientific contributions of Professor Ilya Shmulevich. The event will feature speakers whose research resonates with and has been profoundly influenced by Dr. Shmulevich’s work. Session topics will include Digital Twins, Modeling and Theory, and Cancer Genomics, reflecting the broad impact of his scientific legacy.

This free, day-long event will foster thoughtful discussion and honor Dr. Shmulevich’s lasting scientific contributions.

If you are unable to attend in person at ISB, please choose "Virtual Admission" when registering for the event.

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The Speakers

Theo Knijnenburg, PhD

Theo Knijnenburg, PhD

Director

Altius Institute for Biomedical Sciences

Wei Zhang, PhD

Wei Zhang, PhD

Professor

Wake Forest University

Nyasha Chambwe, PhD

Nyasha Chambwe, PhD

Assistant Professor

Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Northwell Health

Peter Laird, PhD

Peter Laird, PhD

Professor

Van Andel Institute

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About ISB

Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary non-profit biomedical research organization based in Seattle. We focus on some of the most pressing issues in human health, including aging, microbiome health, cancer, and many chronic and infectious diseases. Our science is translational, and we champion sound scientific research that results in real-world clinical impacts. ISB is an affiliate of Providence, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the United States.

Symposium Schedule

Saturday, October 5

  • Breakfast

    8:30 AM
  • Dr. Lee Hood - Opening Remarks

    9:00 AM
  • Dr. Sui Huang - DigitaL Twins

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    9:15 AM
  • Dr. Reinhard Laubenbacher - Digital Twins

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    9:45 AM
  • Digital Twins Panel Discussion

    10:15 AM
  • 15-minute Break

    10:45 AM
  • Dr. Olli Yli-Harja - Modeling and Theory

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    11:00 AM
  • Dr. Stuart Kauffman - Modeling and Theory

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    11:30 AM
  • Modeling and Theory Panel Discussion

    12:00 PM
  • 1-hour Lunch

    12:30 PM
  • Dr. Theo Knijnenburg - Cancer Genomics

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    1:30 PM
  • Dr. Wei Zhang - Cancer Genomics

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    2:00 PM
  • 15-minute Break

    2:30 PM
  • Dr. Nyasha Chambwe - Cancer Genomics

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    2:45 PM
  • Dr. Peter Laird - Cancer Genomics

    Talk Title Coming Soon
    3:15 PM
  • Cancer Genomics Panel Discussion

    3:45 PM
  • Dr. Jim Heath - Closing Remarks

    4:15 PM

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