Stony Brook University Research

Announcement for the Korea-France International Joint Research Program on "Biotechnologies Using Artificial Intelligence."

For detailed information, please refer to the official announcement at the following link:

https://www.iris.go.kr/contents/retrieveBsnsAncmView.do

1. Context and Call for Proposals Objectives

Artificial intelligence (AI) and biotechnology are rapidly growing fields, offering groundbreaking opportunities for innovation. AI is transforming science and technology, and its integration into biotechnology is driving significant advancements.

To support this transformation, the French National Research Agency (ANR) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea are launching the 1st call for proposals focused on AI-driven biotechnology research.

The goal of this call is to foster collaboration between French and Korean researchers to explore AI applications in biotechnology. The funded projects should:

• Demonstrate strong synergy between research teams in both countries.
• Show real integration of joint efforts and complementary expertise in AI and biotechnology.
• Ideally have the same start and end dates for both French and Korean partners.

The standard project duration is 36 months. In cases where PhD students are involved, the project duration may be extended, but no additional funding will be provided.

2. Research Areas

AI is revolutionizing biotechnology by enabling the analysis of large and complex biological datasets, such as genomic sequencing, biomedical imaging, and biological simulations. AI-driven tools, including machine learning and deep neural networks, allow researchers to:

• Model biological systems and predict behaviors.
• Identify hidden patterns in vast datasets.
• Accelerate research processes in areas like drug discovery and industrial bioprocess optimization.
• Integrate diverse data sources (genetic, clinical, environmental) for a comprehensive analysis.

Recent advances in high-performance computing and collaborative data-sharing platforms are further strengthening the role of AI in biotechnology, fostering an environment of innovation.

Eligible research themes include, but are not limited to:

• Bioinformatics & Genomics
• Personalized Medicine
• Precision Agriculture
• Drug Discovery & Development

3. Project Overview