Multi-Omics Integration and Metabolomics Accelerate Biomarker Discovery

Vivek Das, PhD, MSc, PhD is a Translational Research and Clinical Insight Leader at Novo Nordisk, working at the intersection of translational omics, computational biology, and clinical data science. His work focuses on turning complex, high-dimensional biological and clinical data into clear, decision-relevant insight that inform clinical development and portfolio strategy. Across late-stage clinical trials, biomarker programs, and cross-functional collaborations, he brings a strong emphasis on analytical rigor, strategic interpretation, and real-world impact.

Dr. Das has built his career across industry and academic research environments spanning Denmark, the United States, and Italy. Before becoming Lead Data Scientist, he served in multiple scientific roles at Novo Nordisk, including Senior Research Scientist and Postdoctoral Scientist, contributing to biomarker and target discovery in areas such as diabetes, kidney disease, immunology, and cardiometabolic research. Earlier in his career, he worked at the European Institute of Oncology on cancer biology and omics integration, following doctoral training in Molecular Medicine with a specialization in Computational Systems Biology at the European School of Molecular Medicine in Milan. He also holds a master’s degree in bioinformatics from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra. In addition to his scientific leadership, Dr. Das is active in open science, mentoring, and method development. His public work highlights interests in multi-omics and clinical data integration, biomarker discovery, applied machine learning, single-cell and predictive modelling, and the broader role of data science in drug development. He has contributed to open-source projects in multiomics integration and feature selection, served as a scientific advisory board member for Pythia Biosciences, and participated in collaborations with leading academic and translational research groups, including Karolinska Institutet. For this webinar, Dr. Das brings both scientific depth and practical perspective as a researcher who works directly on applying advanced multiomic methods to important translational questions.

Joe Foster is Director of Strategic Product Solutions at Metabolon, where he helps shape strategy for bringing advanced omics solutions to market and creating value for researchers and biopharma organizations. With leadership experience spanning DNAnexus, Lifebit, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Affymetrix, and the European Bioinformatics Institute, he brings a rare blend of scientific depth, commercial leadership, and multi-omics expertise to conversations on translational research and biomarker discovery.