Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series.About this Event
Join us for an insightful evening of conversation in the field of AI in medical research and pharma Research and Development.
The Speakers
Dr Mishal Patel, Senior Vice President of AI & Digital Innovation at Novo Nordisk, and UK R&D Site Head
Dr Patel leads pioneering work in applying AI and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery. With a background in medicinal chemistry and experience across institutions like the Institute of Cancer Research and AstraZeneca, he is committed to reshaping biopharmaceutical research to deliver life-saving therapies faster. Known for fostering a culture of integrity and innovation, Patel balances professional ambition with personal passions—family, football, and redefining success beyond metrics.
Professor Blanca Rodriguez, Professor of Computational Medicine and Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Basic Biomedical Sciences
Professor Rodriguez specialises in computational modelling and simulation to investigate how the heart responds to disease and therapies. Her research integrates experimental and clinical insights from electrophysiology and pharmacology, aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of cardiac conditions. She focuses on understanding variability in cardiac responses—whether due to disease, drugs, or genetic mutations—and the complex, multiscale mechanisms behind cardiac electromechanical activity. Professor Rodriguez serves on the Board of the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research and is a member of the e-cardiology Nucleus Group of the European Society of Cardiology.
Event Schedule
- 17:15 - Onsite check-in opens, tea/coffee avilable
- 18:00 - Talk commences
- 19:00 - Talk concludes
- until 19:45 - networking drinks
About the event
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Event Venue
Saïd Business School - Park End Street, Park End Street, Oxford, United Kingdom
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