Google DeepMind AI for Science & AlphaGenome Hands-on Tutorial
We are delighted to announce a special Google DeepMind AI for Science & AlphaGenome Hands-on Tutorial at BIOINFO/GIW 2026 ISCB-Asia.
Led by the Google DeepMind team, this interactive session will introduce the latest advances in AI for scientific discovery, with a particular focus on applications in life sciences and genomics, including AlphaGenome. Participants will explore how cutting-edge AI models and tools can be incorporated into scientific research workflows and will have the opportunity to discuss real-world scientific challenges directly with experts from Google DeepMind.
Program
Welcome & Introduction: Google DeepMind and the Current State of AI
15 min
Welcome and introduction to Google DeepMind, with an overview of how AI is being used to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
AI for Scientific Discovery: Talk & Q&A
15 min
Introduction to Google DeepMind's AI for Science tools and approaches, including AI-assisted hypothesis generation and computational discovery.
Scientific Breakthroughs Using AI
45 min
A showcase and deep dive into recent scientific breakthroughs enabled by AI across multiple fields.
Life Sciences & Genomics:
- AlphaGenome – AI for understanding the regulatory effects of genomic sequence and genetic variation
- AlphaMissense – AI-based prediction of the effects of missense variants
- Other emerging applications of AI in life sciences and genomics
Climate & Sustainability:
- WeatherNext – advances in AI-based weather forecasting
- AlphaEarth Foundations – AI-powered understanding and mapping of our planet
- AI for the Planet Accelerator and related initiatives
Antigravity for Science: Workflows & Demonstrations
30 min
Practical demonstrations of Antigravity for Science, showcasing AI-enabled scientific workflows and research applications.
Break
15 min
Refreshment break.
Roundtable: Scientific Challenges & Use Cases
60 min
An interactive roundtable co-facilitated by Google DeepMind and KSBI. Participating scientists will discuss real-world scientific challenges, potential use cases, and research areas where AI could accelerate scientific discovery.
Featured Topics
AlphaGenome
Explore Google DeepMind's AI model for understanding how genomic sequence influences gene regulation and biological function, and discuss its potential applications in genomics and disease research.
AlphaMissense
Learn how AI can help predict the functional effects of missense variants and support the interpretation of human genetic variation.
AI-enabled Scientific Workflows
See practical examples of how emerging AI tools can support hypothesis generation, computational discovery, and scientific workflows.
Interactive Scientific Roundtable
Participants will have a unique opportunity to discuss their own scientific challenges and potential AI applications with researchers and experts from Google DeepMind and the KSBI community.
Who Should Attend?
Researchers and students interested in genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, AI for science, and data-driven biomedical research are strongly encouraged to participate.
No prior experience with Google DeepMind tools is required.
Further details regarding the speakers, venue, and participation instructions will be announced soon.