Designing the Self Driving Lab of the Future: AI, Automation and the Acceleration of Research

Live & In Person – Speaking Engagement at the Albany Club (91 King Street West, Toronto, ON) 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Cocktails, Networking & Exhibitor’s Tables 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Service of the Meal (please email john.alberico@rwdi.com with any dietary restrictions) 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Presentation and Service of Dessert 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm – Networking

Abstract:

How do we decide what infrastructures are critical to future flexibility and scalability given limited information available today? How do designers identify system priorities and premiums that need to be baked into the design while preserving opportunities and differing capital required to make modifications in future? How do we proceed with only limited knowledge to make robust labs today for resilient labs tomorrow?

Presenters:

Sean M. Caffrey, PhD, Executive Director Acceleration Consortium As the Executive Director, Sean supports the strategic direction and operations of the Acceleration Consortium. Prior to joining the Acceleration Consortium, Sean worked in the office of the Vice-President of Research and Innovation at the University of Toronto as the Executive Director Strategic Initiatives development, where he led a team developing and scaling high-priority interdisciplinary research networks. Before joining the Office of the Vice President of Research and Innovation, Sean was the Executive Director of BioZone, the Centre for Applied Bioengineering Research at the University of Toronto.

Sean received a Project Management Professional certification, an MBA specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation from the Haskayne School of Business, and a Ph.D. in Microbial Genomics from the University of Calgary.

Stig Mikkelsen, Architect, MAA, Founding Partner, CEO, Mikkelsen Architects As an architect I have a strong wish for a better world. With our office we take steps towards sustainable solutions, in which knowledge of climate and materials inspires and drives the development of the architecture”. As an architect and designer, Stig Mikkelsen has a broad skill set and is especially recognized for his design achievements in university buildings, laboratory design and transformation of existing building mass – the most sustainable building approach. Recent projects include Ferring Pharmaceuticals new Copenhagen Headquarters, along with Foster + Partner, a 24.000 m2 large research and development center with offices and laboratories for biochemical, biopharmaceutical and advanced cellular research. The building is certified LEED Gold in sustainability. Stig is also responsible for the 24.000 m2 large Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, a state-of-the-art life science building and Northern Europe’s largest hospital for prevention and treatment of diabetes. The project was co-financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and contains laboratories, treatments areas, health clinics, and rehabilitation clinic, and 4.500 m2 office space for health personnel and public employees. The Laboratory- and Logistics Building, situated at the heritage Bispebjerg Hospital in Copenhagen, is a project, close to Stig’s heart; this modern research building houses 9.500 m2 of advanced laboratories and research facilities. Stig has also designed and built the Systems Biology Building for the Technical University of Denmark, a university building which houses auditoriums, classrooms and laboratory facilities for research and teaching. The laboratories are cleanrooms with a high purity classification, GMO classification, and fulfil containment/biosafety requirements.

Liam Brown, M.Arch, OAA, MRAIC, PMP, Principal, Architect, mcCallumSather Liam Brown is a Nationally licensed Architect and principal at mcCallumSather, leading their Science and Technology team. mcCallumSather is a multidisciplinary firm that delivers Architecture and Mechanical Engineering project solutions that advance sustainability and strive for a more resilient world.  Liam is passionate about solving complex problems and working collaboratively throughout the lifespan of any project. Through over ten years of practice, Liam has designed a wide range of project typologies supporting life science research for both private and public sectors.

Liam’s list of past and current clients includes the University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, University of Guelph, Conestoga College, Life Labs, Biovectra, DeNova, McMaster University, Ontario Power Generation/Laurentis, McMaster Innovation Park, Geneseeq Technologies, and OmniaBio/CCRM.

Iyonne Rippie, PE, Associate, Mechanical Engineering, ARUP Iyonne Rippie is a professional engineer in the United States and Senior Mechanical Consultant in Arup’s Toronto Office with over 35 years of experience in the design of mechanical systems in the built environment across many building sectors. With a passion for bringing energy efficiency and sustainable design to every building, Iyonne has been leading projects in Arup since 2013 and designing mechanical systems in the laboratory built environment since 2000.

Moderator

Amanda Fics, Associate Principal, Cumulus Architects An Associate Principal at Cumulus Architects, Amanda is a proven leader managing projects in the life sciences, innovative healthcare and post secondary education. She has worked on large-scale developments, integrated master plans, complex renovations and P3 pursuits. Deeply passionate about ensuring the design process is informed through engagement – Amanda has established a reputation for balancing the diverse interests of stakeholders and user groups, managing client requirements, and maximizing the impact of large consultant teams. Over the past year Amanda has worked as project manager for the Lash Miller Chemistry Building Expansion Project, coordinating all aspects of technical design and delivery.

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