This session will give an understanding of what it takes to realize the vision of fully integrated and autonomous drug discovery, both from an AI and data generation perspective.
Melissa Landon
Dr. Melissa (“Mel”) Landon leads Commercial and Business Development for AI and Automation at Millipore Sigma, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA. With 20 years of experience of building cutting edge platforms across pharma and tech, Mel’s current work focuses on scaling intelligent automation and AI solutions that bridge scientific innovation with commercial value. She brings to this role a cross-disciplinary background spanning life sciences, technology partnerships, and enterprise transformation. Prior to joining MilliporeSigma, Melissa served as Chief Strategy Officer at Cyclica, an AI-enabled tech bio company (acquired by Recursion in 2023). Melissa completed her PhD in Bioinformatics at Boston University and performed postdoctoral studies in biochemistry and X-ray crystallography at Brandeis University.