The Institue for Computational Life Sciences held its 4th Computational Life Sciences Day at the ZHAW in Wädenswil, joined by 125+ participants from healthcare, pharma, biotech, and tech. More precise, more personalised, and faster – digital diagnostics raise high expectations. And concrete examples show: these expectations are increasingly being met! Experts from Data Science and Life Sciences demonstrated how AI and digital diagnostics are already making a real impact in practice today. And, the conference highlighted that despite high expectations for digital diagnostics, some challenges such as clinical integration remain.

Biotechnet was proud to organize one session at the event, featuring 3 talks. The ZHAW also took the opportunity to officially launch its new Competence Cluster in Digital Diagnostics.

Quick facts

• Date: 07.01.2026
• Location: ZHAW, Grüentalstrasse 14, 8820 Wädenswil
• Participants: over 125 participants including representatives from the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, as well as hardware and software development
• Presentations: 16
• Sponsored by: Biotechnet, Roche, Valiant, Labelata, DeepMed Zurich, CSEM, Moonlight AI, and Rotavis.ch

Session highlights

Nicole H. Romano (Moonlight AI) showed how AI visually detects biomarkers, speeding up time-consuming molecular tests. Peter Nestorov (Scailyte) presented an AI-powered RNA analysis that enables earlier detection of endometriosis – a condition often diagnosed late.

ZHAW researchers showcased compelling examples, such as AI-assisted analysis of imaging data to identify dangerous intracranial aneurysms more precisely. These insights were complemented by presentations from students and alumni, highlighting the breadth and practical relevance of education and career opportunities in Computational Life Sciences.

News release

https://www.zhaw.ch/de/lsfm/institute-zentren/icls/news-und-veranstaltungen/detailansicht-news/event-news/wie-kuenstliche-intelligenz-diagnostik-weiterbringt

Next event

• 13.01.2027