Join us for the launch of Echo Labs, a Focused Research Organization that aims to close a gap in nature intelligence. Echo Labs aims to develop both integrated data streams and learning systems capable of representing ecosystem condition and resilience as a dynamic, measurable property. Their goal is to embed modern machine learning, causal inference, and dynamic modeling in ecosystem science, just as their application to genomics and transcriptomics revolutionized biology. Echo proposes to build a single feedback architecture that learns from nature as continuously as nature changes itself.
This session will be delivered in conversation with Yannick Wurm, Program Director at ARIA.
Speakers
Yannick joined ARIA from Queen Mary University of London, where he is Professor of Evolutionary Genomics & Bioinformatics. Yannick pioneered the use of molecular tools to assess pollinator health, has built startups to commercialise genome analysis software, and created a real-time network for pollinator monitoring.
Dr Kaja Wasik is a scientist, serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Echo Labs. She previously co-founded Gencove and Variant Bio where she led scientific strategy, helped secure ~$150M in funding, and established numerous partnerships. Kaja managed research design and partnerships across 25 global sites, leading to numerous discoveries advancing to clinical trial programs. She also pioneered the first equitable research model in biotech supported by large-scale genomic data governance. Prior to launching Echo Labs Kaja helped deploy a £300M deep-tech fund with Ahren Innovation Capital.
Join us for the launch of Echo Labs, a Focused Research Organization that aims to close a gap in nature intelligence. Echo Labs aims to develop both integrated data streams and learning systems capable of representing ecosystem condition and resilience as a dynamic, measurable property. Their goal is to embed modern machine learning, causal inference, and dynamic modeling in ecosystem science, just as their application to genomics and transcriptomics revolutionized biology. Echo proposes to build a single feedback architecture that learns from nature as continuously as nature changes itself.
This session will be delivered in conversation with Yannick Wurm, Program Director at ARIA.
Speakers
Yannick joined ARIA from Queen Mary University of London, where he is Professor of Evolutionary Genomics & Bioinformatics. Yannick pioneered the use of molecular tools to assess pollinator health, has built startups to commercialise genome analysis software, and created a real-time network for pollinator monitoring.
Dr Kaja Wasik is a scientist, serial entrepreneur, and the CEO of Echo Labs. She previously co-founded Gencove and Variant Bio where she led scientific strategy, helped secure ~$150M in funding, and established numerous partnerships. Kaja managed research design and partnerships across 25 global sites, leading to numerous discoveries advancing to clinical trial programs. She also pioneered the first equitable research model in biotech supported by large-scale genomic data governance. Prior to launching Echo Labs Kaja helped deploy a £300M deep-tech fund with Ahren Innovation Capital.