The Power of AI in Drug Discovery and Medical Device/Diagnostic Advancement

March 25, 2025 1:30pm

Sara Gerke
Associate Professor of Law
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Aneta Tyszkiewicz
Director Digital and Data
European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA)

Dr. Steffen Heß
Health Research Data Center
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices

In this session, learn how AI is advancing drug discovery and the development of medical devices, while reconciling legal and regulatory challenges across key markets. Topics of discussion will include:

  • Highlighting how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery and the advancement of medical devices/diagnostics
  • Regulatory pathways for AI-enabled medical devices
    • Current regulatory framework under EU MDR
    • Interactions with EU AI Act
  • Comparative analysis – UK vs EU vs USA approaches
  • Preparing for potential legal liabilities within AI-driven drug and device development:
    • Innovation and IP
    • Quality control and assurance
    • Data integrity and privacy
    • Accountability and transparency
    • Regulatory approvals
  • Best practices for life sciences companies to minimize legal risks and remain compliant
  • Fueling AI with the Right Data: Identifying and accessing high-quality data sources for AI training
  • The European Health Data Space (EHDS): Unlocking its potential as a key resource for AI development
  • Balancing Innovation and Privacy: Overcoming challenges in AI training within the EHDS framework