For decades, scientists have relied on search engines, databases, and manual review to navigate the growing body of scientific knowledge. Agentic AI has dramatically changed how researchers discover and apply the information in their work.

In this fireside chat, Parantu Shah, MBA, PhD, Associate Scientific Director of Data Science at Merck KGaA, will share his perspective from 20+ years at the intersection of data and AI.

The evolution of search from keywords and text mining to LLM-powered retrieval and reasoning.

Strategies for building trust in AI systems and deploying AI responsibly in regulated environments.

From Search Engines to AI Scientists: How AI Is Changing Biopharma