On July 4th, 2024 at 5.30 pm, a new appointment of the “Thursday meetings – A glance to the future at cocktail-hour”, organized by EIIT – CNR  Institute, will take place online by Microsoft Teams.

The series of fortnightly meetings deal with specific themes connected to IEIIT – CNR institute with transversal vision through application domains and technological areas with particular attention to their evolutions.

The new seminar will be held by Dr. Matteo Rucco and Dr. Andrea De Antoni (BIOCENTIS) on the following subject "How does Biocentis model, simulate and optimize pest control?".

In this presentation, we will introduce Biocentis, a pioneering biotechnology startup dedicated to leveraging advanced gene-editing technologies to address critical challenges in agriculture and public health posed by harmful insects, including agricultural pests and human disease vectors. Our approach involves the development of genetic tools aimed at controlling insect populations through the targeted reduction of fertility rates.
Biocentis extends beyond molecular biology; we recognize the role of computer and data sciences in informing and steering strategic decision-making processes. Today's discussion will focus on the modeling and simulation framework currently under development by the Biocentis data team. This framework is designed to provide detailed and precise simulations covering all pertinent aspects of an insect's lifecycle, from genomic and phenotypic characteristics to broader behavioral and ecological dynamics.

Participation is free, please register here.