Why it matters
This talk examines the engineering challenges of building foundation models for single-cell biology from a non-biologist’s perspective. Speakers: - Akram Baharlouei (Altos Labs): Machine learning engineer at Altos Labs working on foundation models for biology. Previously at Meta AI and Qualcomm. LinkedIn: https://linke
My takeaway: From Tokens to Cells: Foundation Models for Single-Cell Biology - Akram Baharlouei, Altos Labs is a model-evaluation signal. The practical read is to tie capability claims to evidence, launch criteria, and regression tests rather than relying on demos or benchmark headlines.