Organizing Committee 2025
Setareh Tasdighian
President
Dr. Setareh Tasdighian is a senior postdoctoral scientist at VIB (Flemish Institute for Bioinformatics in Belgium), University of Ghent. Her current research includes developing AI algorithms for analyzing single cell transcriptomics data. She has also collaborated with GSK to analyze systems vaccinology data. Setareh is a mathematician by training and completed her Ph.D. in the mathematical modeling of evolutionary systems biology in plants. Following her Ph.D., she worked at BASF as a computational system biologist, where she applied her expertise in database management, software development, and algorithm design in biochemistry and biotechnology.
Léa Boulos is a data scientist and machine learning engineer with a strong foundation in AI, software engineering, and bioinformatics. She holds advanced degrees in Artificial Intelligence and Genomics from KU Leuven and Université Paris-Saclay. Currently working as a consultant at Dataroots, she specializes in developing robust ML models, deploying LLM-based solutions, and applying DevOps practices. Her background includes impactful research in genomics and computer vision at GSK and academic labs. She brings technical expertise in Python, PyTorch, computer vision, and statistical modeling, with hands-on experience in end-to-end ML workflows.
Malek Rebai is a data scientist with a multidisciplinary background in AI, physiotherapy, and adapted physical activity. Holding an advanced master’s degree in AI from KU Leuven and international training in applied health sciences, she currently works at Hict, where she supports hospitals through data-driven capacity modelling and healthcare consulting. Her previous experience includes data pipeline development specific to wearable sensor data analysis. She brings expertise in Python, PyTorch, and data visualization, along with a solid foundation in machine learning and health-related analytics.
Phuong Le obtained her PhD in Genomics and Bioinformatics from Aix-Marseille University. She currently serves as a lecturer and researcher in the field of Bioinformatics, with a focus on omics data analysis, including genomics, metagenomics, and microbiome data science. Her current interest is the integration of artificial intelligence in both higher education and the life sciences.