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    March 14, 2025

    Recap Of The 2025 CDD Basel Science Community Meeting

     

    Joanna Deek and Renate Baker_ UGM

    Joanna Deek and Renate Baker ready to meet our customers, prospects, and partners at our Community Meeting in Basel

    Registration
    Thank you to everyone who attended. 
    Room attendance
    What a wonderful turnout.  
    Mariana_UGM 2025
    Mariana Vaschetto kicks off the CDD User Community Meeting in Basel!
    Charlie-2

    Charlie presented an insightful overview of CDD, highlighting its key features and benefits.

    Dr Hoonakker presents
    Dr. Hoonakker presents a case study on using CDD Vault within a 'rich software environment.
    Daniel Domine Wega IT-Ferring2
    Dr. Domine guides us through the journey from a blank page to an integrated, FAIR research data and system landscape using CDD Vault
    Ben Allen-MoA Technologies

    Dr. Allen demonstrates how CDD Vault became the backbone of MoA's data infrastructure.

    Eidam-CAD

    Dr. Eidam (CADD Consulting GmbH) shared insights on leveraging free AI and machine learning resources for drug optimization.

    James Halle-Optibrium

    James Halle from Optibrium shares insights on driving change in drug discovery—including powerful AI innovations from Optibrium

    Christoph Sager-leadXpro

    Dr. Christoph Sager (leadXpro) explored unlocking structure-based drug discovery.

    Dr Sander_UGM 2025

    Dr. Sander speaks about advanced open-source cheminformatics applications, including DataWarrior.

    Dimitris and Thomas Sanders - DataWarrior
    Dimitris Tsionos alongside Thomas Sanders.
    Susana

    Dr. Tomasio explored CDD Vault’s new AI features and advanced curve analysis. 

    Dario Gioia- Axxam

    Dr. Gioia from AXXAM shared fascinating insights on the efficiency gains they achieved by using CDD Vault to collaborate with partners!

    Simon Dawson from CressetTorx_UGM 2025

     Dr. Dawson from Cresset/Torx guides us through making better decisions in drug discovery workflows.

    Antima_ UGM Basil

    Dr. Gupta, sheds light on CDD Vault's biologics features, showcasing the new advanced Macromolecules/Modified Bioconjugates editor.

    Kellan2

    Kellan Gregory, CDD's Head of Product Excellence, guided us through the exciting future of CDD Vault!

    Yaroslav Nikolaev-InterAx Biotech

    Dr. Nikolaev (InterAx Biotech) concludes today's presentations, outlining a streamlined path to high efficacy in drug discovery DMTA cycles

    Live Music_ UGM

    The Basel CDD User Community Meeting wraps up with delightful live music, light bites, and a bit of wine! 

    The 2025 CDD Basel Science Community Meeting brought together researchers, industry experts, and thought leaders to discuss the latest advancements in drug discovery, data management, and collaborative research. Held in the heart of Europe’s life sciences hub, the event fostered both insightful discussions and valuable networking opportunities in a welcoming and open atmosphere. 

    “Thanks for this very nice and very interesting event. Everything was great—from the venue to the food and, of course, the speakers. The post-event meal was a great opportunity to connect with other participants and have more meaningful conversations.”
    Colin Bournez, PhD, Computational Chemist

    Key Highlights from the Event

    This year’s meeting featured engaging discussions on scientific data management, real-world applications of FAIR data principles, and the increasing role of AI and machine learning in drug discovery. Attendees shared practical insights on tackling data integration challenges and improving workflows to accelerate research.

    The exchange of real-world experiences helped bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
    Beyond the formal sessions, the sense of community was a major highlight. The event encouraged open conversations, making it easy for attendees to connect and share ideas.

    The lunchtime networking was especially well received, providing a relaxed setting for discussions and new collaborations. Many participants noted that these informal interactions were just as valuable as the presentations, reinforcing the importance of collaboration in scientific progress.

    Notable Speakers & Sessions

    The event featured an exceptional lineup of speakers who shared insights on topics in life sciences. Highlights included:

    These sessions equipped attendees with actionable strategies and new perspectives on managing complex scientific data. A huge thank you to all our speakers for their valuable contributions.

    Attendee Engagement & Key Takeaways

    The interactive format of the meeting encouraged active participation, with attendees engaging in discussions about how digital transformation is shaping modern drug discovery. Networking opportunities allowed researchers and industry professionals to exchange ideas, explore potential collaborations, and share real-world applications of CDD Vault.

    A recurring theme from the discussions was the importance of centralized, accessible, and structured data to drive innovation. Many attendees expressed enthusiasm about implementing new approaches in their workflows, reinforcing the value of collaborative platforms like CDD Vault in streamlining research efforts.

    Looking Ahead

    We are grateful to everyone who joined us for the 2025 CDD Basel Science Community Meeting and contributed to such an engaging and insightful event. Your participation and discussions continue to shape the future of collaborative drug discovery.

    If you missed this event or would like to continue the conversation, stay tuned for details on our upcoming CDD Science Community Meetings in Canada and Boston (announcements coming soon). We look forward to seeing you at our next gathering!

    If you'd like to dive deeper into any of the topics discussed or have questions about future events, don't hesitate to reach out. Contact us at info@collaborativedrug.com to schedule a discussion or learn more about upcoming opportunities in 2025 and Beyond.

     

     

     

    Tag(s): Events , CDD Blog

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