The 28th SAPA-NE Annual Conference, “AI at the Bench - From Models to Medicines,” brought together leaders from pharma, biotech, technology, data science, clinical development, CMC, payer analytics, business development, and investment to explore one central question: How do we move AI from promise to practice and ultimately to better medicines for patients? Across a full day of keynotes, scientific sessions, hands-on workshops, breakout panels, and strategic discussions, one message became...

Cambridge, MA — SAPA-NE convened its 2025 scientific symposium, “Advancing Translational Sciences via Human-Relevant Models in Drug Discovery & Development,” at Sanofi’s Cambridge campus (450 Water St.) on Oct 4th, 2025. The program assembled leaders from pharma and academia for a deep dive into new approach methodologies - including organoids, microphysiological systems (MPS), and ex vivo platforms designed to bridge the translation gap from lab to clinic while reducing reliance on animal...