Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- History of AI
- Types of AI
- Current situation
- Real life examples
Introduction to Machine Learning (ML)
- Technological basics
- Different learning / training methods
- Example use cases
Data and Models
- Classification of data and models
- Regulators’ thinking in the context of data and models
- Data quality considerations and challenges
- Data handling practices: Splitting, selection and synthesization
- Model version management and model updates
Generative AI
- Introduction to Large Language Models (LLM)
- Tailoring LLMs for your business case
- Typical risks when using LLMs
- Performance evaluation and validation strategies for LLMs
Risk Management for AI/ML
- Basics of a ML Risk and Control Framework
- Applying QRM to development and operation of AI applications
- Using hazard clusters to guide the risk process
Validation Approaches
- Maturity: Increasing autonomy and transferring control
- Governance: Developing and operating AI solutions in GxP-regulated areas
- Lifecycle approach and Good Machine Learning Practice (details)
AI / ML in Pharma, Biotech, and Medical Devices
- Challenges for the Life Science industry
- The GAMP® perspective on AI/ML
- The EU AI Act and its impact on the Life Science industry
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Overview of AI in GxP: Capabilities & Opportunities
- General introduction
- (Very) brief introduction to AI & ML
- Drivers (for using AI & ML in pharma)
- Regulations and guidances
AI Limitations and Areas of Concern
- Current situation
- What do you need to watch out for?
- What are the risks?
Current regulatory Situation – the new EU GMP Guide Annex 11 and Annex 22 - and Expectations in the Context of an Inspection
Inspection Readiness
- Overview of supporting processes: data management, risk management, change management
- Have documentation ready – provide reasoning and justifications
- How to setup mock inspections successfully
Aspects of AI Adoption “with and beyond Regulations”
- Regulations and the degree of freedom
- What you may want to consider
- Examples and evaluation criteria
Interactive Presentations
AI in Imaging: An Interactive Introduction with Real-World Examples
- Understand each key step in building an AI model for imaging: data preparation, training, pre-training, testing, and explainability
- Learn through a real-world example: cancer diagnosis and prognosis based on CT scans
- Explore what’s next: opportunities and risks of using large pre-trained multimodal AI models
- Engage actively: think, ask, discuss - your participation shapes the session
- Leave with a clear understanding of how AI can support your own imaging challenges
Basics of Prompt Engineering
- Introduction to ChatGPT and current Large Language Models
- Overview of prompt engineering
- Prompt techniques
- Zero-shot prompting, few-shot prompting
- Chain-of Thought
- Tree of Thought (ToT)
- Reverse Engineering Prompting
- Example use cases
Case Studies
Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Discrepancy Management
Using AI in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Approach for implementation
- Use of AI in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Using AI for visual GMP Inspections
AI Coding Agents
- Overview: Evolution of AI coding agents
- State-of-the-Art: Current capabilities and limitations
- Use Cases: Beyond coding
- Outlook & Transfer: Future vision and imaging agent capabilities
AI Deviation Assistant – Enhancing Deviation Workflows
- Deviation management challenges in pharma
- AI-powered solution: Knowledge Graph / LLM RAG
- Key features, benefits, and impact
- Demo and use cases
Validating LLMs for GMP: A Framework for Document-Centric Use Cases
- Risk-based validation strategies for LLM-based systems
- Defining appropriate performance metrics for mixed-content data
- Human-in-the-loop controls to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Considerations for traceability, auditability, and change management
Learning from the Banking Sector: Transfer of AI-based Inspection Tools into GxP regulated Environment
- How we can learn from other industries: Conducting AI-based compliance audits in the banking & insurance sector (example: DORA regulation)
- Goal: The way to systematic and GDPR-compliant document checks without language barrier
- Solution: Fast-track AI-supported inspections of quality management systems in GMP systems
- Why auditors are still mandatory: Checking the implementation status of written standards
- AI never sleeps: Failure-free creation of risk-based compliance inspection reports
- Verification versus GMP validation: The limitations of AI tools in GxP practice