A sprint hackathon for scientists who are AI-curious and engineers who are bio-curious. This in-person hackathon brings together bench scientists, computational biologists, and anyone curious about the intersection of AI and drug development. No coding required - all generations happen through a chat interface. Teams will work around everyone's favorite peptide - GLP-1 - exploring how generative AI can fit into real drug discovery workflows. You'll use tools from Rowan Sci (https://www.rowansci.com/features) and others - binder design (RFPeptides, BoltzGen, PXDesign), structure prediction, ADMET, membrane permeability, solubility, docking, etc. No engineering background needed. If you can describe what you want in natural language, you can use these tools. You’ll get access to scientific models to solve a relevant challenge, see what’s possible and what’s not, and connect with other curious peers who care about the future of drug development. Who this is for: Bench scientists wondering whether these AI tools are actually usefulSoftware engineers trying to understand why there are 5 different protein-folding modelsAnyone excited about how generative AI might reshape science. Prize: $500 in bioArena credits (Co-sponsored by Rowan). Schedule: 5:15pm - doors open + scope out your teammates 5:45pm - a few announcements + team formation 6:00pm - hacking begins 7:45pm - judging + winner announcement. Logistics: Bring a laptop Come solo or with a team (2-4 people) - you’ll have a chance to form teams on-site Food + drinks provided Challenge revealed at the event Please have a Discord account ready.
