The CLARA Symposium on AI for Brain Health will bring together researchers, clinicians, and experts from neuroscience, artificial intelligence, molecular biology, clinical research, data science, and high-performance computing. The event will examine how artificial intelligence can advance brain research, support biomedical innovation, and contribute to better brain health.
Organised by the Paris Brain Institute, the symposium reflects the interdisciplinary approach of the CLARA initiative, which brings together expertise in AI, data science, computational science, and neuroscience. Throughout the programme, speakers will discuss recent developments in molecular biology, new methods for characterising and phenotyping neurological conditions, as well as the growing role of health data and supercomputing in brain research.
The symposium will also host the CLARA Science Café, designed to encourage scientific exchange among early-career researchers. Participants will have the opportunity to present their research through posters and short pitches, discuss their work with other scientists, and develop connections with established researchers working across neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
Another highlight of the programme will be the Quadruple Helix Round Table. This session will bring together representatives from four key areas involved in the development of AI for brain health: academic and research institutions, industry, public administration, and patient organisations. The discussion will address the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of artificial intelligence in brain research, while exploring new ways for these different stakeholders to collaborate.
Through keynote presentations, scientific discussions, research showcases, and networking opportunities, the CLARA Symposium will provide a platform for sharing knowledge and developing new collaborations. By connecting expertise from neuroscience, AI, data science, and healthcare, the event will explore emerging approaches to AI-driven brain research and brain health innovation.
Who should not miss this event
- Researchers and professionals in neuroscience, clinical medicine, molecular biology, genomics, informatics, AI, HPC, and quantum computing
- Students, PhD candidates, and postdocs from STEM fields
- Industry representatives, startups, and innovation stakeholders in AI, healthtech, and computing (including pharma and biotech)
- Academic partners of CLARA
- Representatives of public administration and research institutions
- Healthcare providers, incl. GPs and hospitals
- Patient organizations, nonprofits, and the general public
Program
8:30 - 9:00 Registration & Coffee
Start the day with a coffee, meet fellow participants and make your first connections before the scientific programme begins.
9:00 - 9:15 Opening & Welcome
- Prof. Stéphanie Debette, MD, Executive Director | Paris Brain Institute
- Prof. Václav Snášel, Director, CLARA | International Neurodegenerative Research Center (INDRC)
9:15 - 10:15 Keynote Session | AI and Molecular Biology
- Dr. Laura Cantini, CNRS Researcher & Group Leader | Institut Pasteur
- Dr. Stanislav Mazurenko, Head Researcher, CLARA | International Clinical Research Center (ICRC), St. Anne's University Hospital
10:15 - 10:45 Coffee break
Take a break, grab a coffee and continue the conversation with fellow participants.
10:45 - 11:45 Keynote Session | Novel Approaches to Phenotyping
- Dr. Judith Abécassis, Junior Principal Investigator | Inria Saclay
- Dr. Milan Němý, CLARA Tenure Track Position Holder | Czech Technical University (CIIRC CTU)
11:45 - 12:30 CLARA Science Café | Poster Pitches
Meet the next generation of researchers as they introduce their work in short, focused poster pitches.
12:30 - 14:00 CLARA Science Café | Networking Lunch & Poster Session
Grab some lunch, explore the posters and talk directly with the researchers behind the work.
14:00 - 15:15 Quadruple Helix Round Table | From AI Innovation to Impact in Brain Health: Building Trust, Evidence and Collaboration
The Quadruple Helix approach brings together four key groups involved in shaping the future of AI for brain health - academia and research, industry, public administration, and patient organisations. In this round table, representatives from these four perspectives will discuss the opportunities, challenges and priorities for advancing AI-driven brain health research and innovation.
- Dr. Corinne Collignon | Executive Advisor for AI and Digital Health, French National Authority for Health (HAS)
- Ms. Lorène Gilly | Head of Public Affairs, France Alzheimer and related disorders
- Dr. Yves Lostanlen | CEO, SigmaNova Science
- Dr. James Rice | Senior National Adviser, Governance and Leadership, Gallagher
- Dr. Adam Schwarz | Global Head of Imaging and Digital, Pharmaceutical Diagnostics R&D, GE HealthCare
- Prof. Josef Šivic | CIIRC, Czech Technical University in Prague
Moderator: Dr. Ara Khachaturian (INDRC)
15:15 - 15:45 Coffee Break
Another chance to recharge, exchange ideas and make new connections.
15:45 - 16:45 Keynote Session | Health Data and Supercomputing Facilities
- Dr. Emmanuel Bacry, CSO French Health Data Hub | Senior researcher CNRS, Université Paris-Dauphine, PSL | member of the PR[AI]RIE-PSAI Institute
- Dr. Stephan Hachinger, Team Lead Research Data Management, CLARA | Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ)
16:45 - 17:00 Closing Remarks
Wrapping up the day with key takeaways, new ideas and plenty of questions to take forward.
17:00 - 18:30 Networking & Drinks
No more slides, just good conversations. Stay with us for an informal end to the day, drinks and new connections.
For more information about the event, the program, and registration details, please visit the dedicated website.
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