Damián J. Santiago-Sosa

Damián is a PhD student in the Hoarfrost Lab at the Institute of Bioinformatics at the University of Georgia. His current research focuses on microbial ecology and artificial intelligence, with the goal of predicting phenotypic behaviors of microbial communities that play an essential role in the carbon cycling process. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Computer Science. When Damián isn’t working on his research, you’ll probably find him running, hitting the gym, or singing in the shower.

Close-up of vibrant blue and red bacteria cultures in a petri dish.

Harnessing micro-superpowers

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Laboratories Running by Themselves? The Era of AI and the Rise of Self-Driving Labs

When we think about scientific discoveries, we often imagine scientists in lab coats conducting experiments. While this has long been the norm, recent advances in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly shifting the landscape. A new and emerging field known as autonomous or “self-driving” laboratories is challenging the conventional idea of experimentation. Like self-driving

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Damián J. Santiago-Sosa

Harnessing micro-superpowers

Laboratories Running by Themselves? The Era of AI and the Rise of Self-Driving Labs

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