Addressing the challenges posed by pathogen outbreaks, pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance will require concerted interdisciplinary efforts. New research shows that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) could be used to help control infectious disease outbreaks and pandemics by advancing drug discovery, enhancing understanding of infection biology, and accelerating the development of diagnostics, according to a review in Science. 

Felix Wong, Infectious Disease and Microbiome Program, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University, USA

Cesar de la Fuenta-Nunez, Departments of Bioengineering and Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, USA

James J. Collins, Infectious Disease and Microbiome Program, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University, USA

Science
July 13, 2023