Take part in an extraordinary learning experience as Jonas Adler, a key figure in the team behind DeepMind’s groundbreaking AlphaFold project, shares insights into solving one of biology’s greatest mysteries: the protein folding problem. This informal talk is tailored for students, researchers, and faculty eager to explore the intersection of mathematics, AI, and biology.
What: AlphaFold: A Scientific Journey from Mathematics to Biology
When: Monday, December 9, 12:00–13:00
Where: Lecture Hall E1, Osquars Backe 2 (or Lindstedtsvägen 3), KTH Main Campus
More information in the KTH Calendar
What to Expect
Jonas will recount his personal and scientific journey—from his early days as a KTH student contributing to Folding@home on a gaming computer, to becoming a core contributor to AlphaFold at DeepMind. Learn why the protein folding problem has puzzled scientists for decades, why solving it is pivotal for advancing science and medicine, and how mathematics and machine learning enabled the breakthrough that AlphaFold represents.
This session will also reflect the engaging spirit of Jonas’s keynote talk from Digitalize in Stockholm 2024, where he captivated audiences with his insights into the revolutionary impact of AI on science and technology.
About Jonas Adler
Jonas is a Senior Staff Research Scientist at Google DeepMind, currently part of the Gemini team. With a MSc in Engineering Physics and a PhD in Mathematics from KTH, Jonas has been at the forefront of deep learning applications, especially in tomographic image reconstruction and molecular biology. His contributions to AlphaFold have been recognized globally, placing him among the leading innovators in AI.
Who should attend?
The event is open to all interested participants, particularly MSc students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and faculty members with an interest in artificial intelligence, computational biology, or the fascinating intersection of these fields.
Contact: Digital Futures Faculty member Ozan Öktem, by sending a mail to ozan@kth.se.
Don’t miss this chance to hear firsthand from a pioneer about one of the most transformative scientific breakthroughs of our time!
Text: Johanna Gavefalk
