The FM4Bio (Foundation Models for Biology) workshop series, initiated by GenBio AI, focuses on how multiscale foundational models integrate multimodal data, including DNA, RNA, proteins, and single cells, to simulate, predict, and program life processes. The series invites researchers from AI and biology to share cutting-edge advances, covering the molecular-to-cellular, network-to-phenotype transitions. Applications include drug discovery, phenotypic prediction, and personalized medicine. A playlist of past videos is available for researchers to review systematically.
Recent sessions are being announced through X and LinkedIn, including previews and replays of presentations on single-cell omics large models, molecular simulations, and perturbation modeling. As part of GenBio AI's "AI-Driven Digital Organism (AIDO)" vision, FM4Bio emphasizes connecting basic biology with clinical applications through self-supervised pre-training and cross-scale modeling, driving a closed loop from data to executable models.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does FM4Bio mainly discuss?
A: Discuss the application of basic biological models at multiple scales, and how to use unified models to process DNA/protein/single cell data to simulate and program life processes.
Q: How can I participate or follow the latest schedule?
A: You can obtain registration and live broadcast information through GenBio AI’s official website and social media accounts, and watch the replay on YouTube playlist.
Q: What are the representative topics and speaker directions?
A: Single-cell large models, molecular dynamics/energy potential pre-training, perturbation prediction and drug response, cross-modal alignment and system-level phenotypic modeling, etc.
Q: How does this series relate to AIDO?
A: FM4Bio is an academic exchange window for the AIDO vision. Its goal is to use basic models to build computable and programmable "digital organisms" to serve drug discovery and medical treatment.
Q: Is there a specific time point?
A: The series is ongoing. Recent announcements indicate that many events in September will be held in the morning Pacific Time. The subsequent schedule will be subject to announcements on the official website and social media.
