Valerie de Crissy-Lagard
Scientist who has been working for over a decade on enzyme function prediction. Expert in functional annotation of proteins and discovering new enzyme functions.
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Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 22min
011: AI in biology: distinguishing hype from reality
Valerie de Crissy-Lagard, a seasoned scientist specializing in enzyme function prediction, and Rachel Thomas, co-founder of Fast AI and an AI expert pursuing a PhD in immunology, discuss the promising yet precarious role of AI in biological research. They delve into a case where AI's enzyme predictions fell short and emphasize the dire need for collaboration between machine learning experts and biologists. With insights on automation bias and the intricacies of genomic annotation, they highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to enhance research quality.
