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AI's role in antibiotic discovery debated by researcher

Jon Stokes, a researcher from McMaster University, recently delivered a lecture on the application of artificial intelligence in antibiotic drug discovery. The discussion highlighted both the potential benefits and the inherent limitations of using AI in this field. The lecture was noted for being highly interactive and inspiring. AI

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Jon Stokes gave an inspiring and highly interactive @ LED3hub Lecture. He talked about the power and the limitations of AI for antibiotic drug discovery. (1/4)

    Jon Stokes gave an inspiring and highly interactive @ LED3hub Lecture. He talked about the power and the limitations of AI for antibiotic drug discovery. (1/4) https://www. thestokeslab.com/ # Chemistry # ChemBio # DrugDiscovery # Antibiotics # AI # MachineLearning

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    We are very happy that Jon Stokes from McMaster University visited us today for a LED3 Lecture. He gave "An honest discussion about AI for antibiotic discovery"

    We are very happy that Jon Stokes from McMaster University visited us today for a LED3 Lecture. He gave "An honest discussion about AI for antibiotic discovery". https://www. nature.com/articles/s43588-025 -00928-0 # Chemistry # ChemBio # AI # MachineLearning # Antibiotics

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Jon Stokes gave an inspiring and highly interactive @[email protected] Lecture. He talked about the power and the limitations of AI for antibioti

    Jon Stokes gave an inspiring and highly interactive @[email protected] Lecture. He talked about the power and the limitations of AI for antibiotic drug discovery. (1/4) www.thestokeslab.com #ChemSky #ChemBio #DrugDiscovery #Antibiotics #AI #MachineLearning