GDGOC Zurich x D. E. Shaw Research: Supercomputing & ML in Drug Discovery

ETH Zürich, 101 Rämistrasse, Zürich, 8092

GDG on Campus ETH Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland

GDG on Campus (GDGOC) Zurich is thrilled to host D. E. Shaw Research (DESRES), a world-leading computational research gr...

Apr 15, 4:00 – 6:30 PM (UTC)

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About this event

GDG on Campus (GDGOC) Zurich is thrilled to host D. E. Shaw Research (DESRES), a world-leading computational research group joining us directly from New York City. 🗽

Discover how Machine Learning and high-performance computing are revolutionizing the future of medicine. We’ll take a deep dive into Anton, a proprietary supercomputer designed by DESRES to simulate molecular behavior at an atomic level, enabling the design of precisely targeted drugs.

Why you should join:

  • Deep Tech Talk: Learn about ML and Molecular Dynamics from senior researchers with PhDs from MIT.

  • Careers in NYC: Get first-hand info on internships and full-time roles at their Manhattan headquarters.

  • Networking: Connect with the DESRES team and the GDG community over Pizza.

Agenda:

  • 18:15: Welcome & Intro by GDGOC Zurich

  • 18:30: Tech Talk: ML & the Anton Supercomputer

  • 19:15: Career Q&A: Joining the team in NYC

  • 19:30: Networking & Pizza 🍕

Location: ETH Zurich, HG G 3

Capacity is limited! Register now to secure your spot.

When

When

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM (UTC)

Organizers

  • Dario Monopoli

    Organizer

  • Pablo Tanner

    Core Team Member

  • Barnabas Juhasz

    Organizer

  • Antonio Donnangelo

    Agroscope

    Core Team Member