Article | June 18, 2026

Navigating The Challenges Of AI/ML In R&D

Source: ACD/Labs

By Sanji Bhal, Director, Marketing & Communications, ACD/Labs

AI/ML adoption in life sciences isn’t being held back by algorithms—it’s being stalled by data. Scientific data remains scattered across formats, systems, and teams, making it difficult to find, standardize, and reuse at scale. Without consistent, high-quality, and well-integrated datasets, even the most advanced models fall short. Moving toward AI/ML-ready data requires more than digitization; it demands normalization, automation, and seamless system integration. Just as critical is a cultural shift: treating data as a shared organizational asset, not an individual output. Bridging the gap also means addressing the data science skills shortage while aligning AI initiatives with what scientists truly value—better insights, smarter experiments, and reduced manual burden.

See what it takes to turn fragmented data into a foundation for innovation.

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