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Another inspiring edition of BioTechX Europe comes to a close! This year, we were proud to see our CEO Brecht Claerhout moderate a panel discussion on guiding AI in pharma R&D with knowledge graphs, featuring experts from MSD, Novo Nordisk, and Roche. Together, they explored how knowledge graphs are transforming the way pharma organizations structure, connect, and apply data, giving AI the context it needs to deliver reliable, actionable insights. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Basel, stopped by our booth, and contributed to the many conversations about the how future of innovation in life sciences lies in semantically connected, reliable data.

In September, we hosted another ONTOFORCE Engage session. This time, the discussion was hosted by Sean Christiaens, Senior Data Scientist at ONTOFORCE, who shared insight on defining data models. He dived into: 💊 Obstacles when defining a data model for the concept of “drug” 💊 Mapping approaches across different data sources 💊 Challenges with Isomers and more... 💡 ONTOFORCE Engage is our program for live, informal sessions where ONTOFORCE experts share fresh content, valuable best practices, and more, exclusively to our customers. There are no recordings, just real insights and open conversations with peers.

Heading to Basel for BioTechX Europe next week? Don’t miss an insightful panel discussion on knowledge graphs and AI moderated by ONTOFORCE CEO Brecht Claerhout. The session will feature leading experts from across the life sciences industry: Bryn Roberts, SVP & Global Head of Data, Analytics & Research, Roche Nicklas Walldorf Gaardsted, Director, Head of Data & Modelling, Novo Nordisk Guglielmo Iozzia, Director – Machine Learning/AI and Applied Mathematics, MSD 📅 Monday, 6 October, at 17:25 || Track: Data integration & FAIR The discussion will highlight how knowledge graphs provide AI with the essential context to deliver accurate, relevant, and actionable insights in drug R&D. Expect to hear practical lessons learned, strategies, and examples of how AI and knowledge graphs together are transforming workflows across the drug development life cycle. See you there!

In this edition of ONTOFORCE's LinkedIn newsletter we're covering: knowledge graphs and AI for pharma R&D, efficiently searching across multimodal data, practical tips for FAIR implementation, and more.

Will you be in Basel for BioTechX? You don't want to miss this panel discussion! Experts from MSD, Novo Nordisk, Roche, and ONTOFORCE will come together to discuss the potent intersection of AI and knowledge graphs for drug discovery. Don't miss out on their insights and best practices gleaned from their own successful initiatives. See you at 17:25 on 6 October. You can also stop by the ONTOFORCE booth #512 to catch up with our team on all things knowledge graphs and semantic search.

Yesterday was World Alzheimer's Day, a day to mark the global effort to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer's disease and other dementia.   Last year, the PRISMA consortium, a collective focused on pushing Alzheimer’s disease into the field of precision medicine, wrapped-up after four years of collaboration. ONTOFORCE together with partners VIB, KU Leuven, imec, reMYND NV and Hict contributed to advancing knowledge on diagnosis, risk stratification, and novel treatment approaches.   Learn more about the role of ONTOFORCE and its flagship product DISQOVER in the PRISMA project: https://lnkd.in/e3T2ZPDA #WorldAlzheimerDay 

ONTOFORCE will be at BioTechX Europe 2025 to showcase our latest innovations in life sciences. Will we see you in Basel from 6-8 October? Join us at booth #512 to discover how DISQOVER helps organizations turn siloed data into actionable insights, accelerate research, and power AI-ready data strategies.

We’re proud to share that ONTOFORCE is once again featured in Gartner’s Hype Cycle for Life Science R&D. This latest edition highlights ONTOFORCE as a vendor in two key categories: 1️⃣ Semantic Knowledge Graph Tools 2️⃣ Scientific Literature Text Analytics This recognition reflects a broader shift: semantic technologies are no longer niche. They are foundational for life sciences R&D and AI adoption. With DISQOVER, our flagship product built on knowledge graph and semantic technology, ONTOFORCE has been championing this direction for more than a decade. 👉 Dive deeper into why Gartner sees semantic technologies and knowledge graphs taking center stage in 2025, and how DISQOVER is helping life sciences teams lead the way: https://lnkd.in/e2r-ENCN #Semantics #KnowledgeGraphs #Gartner

ONTOFORCE has improved its score on the EcoVadis ESG scorecard, earning more points across key areas of sustainability and corporate responsibility. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to: ✅ Lowering our environmental and impact ✅ Maintaining a safe, healthy, and inclusive working environment ✅ Driving innovation while upholding transparency and integrity Learn more about our ESG commitments here: https://lnkd.in/eMEyvKBA

👏 This week, our R&D teams came together for focused planning sessions and workshops. ✨ Bringing bright minds together sparks new ideas and strengthens our shared vision. We’re committed to enhancing how our flagship product, DISQOVER, helps customers turn siloed data into actionable insights.