Anshul Kanakia, Ph.D., is a seasoned professional in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as Senior Director of AI/ML for Large Molecule Discovery at Eli Lilly and Company since September 2025. Prior to this role, Anshul held the position of Director at AstraZeneca from July 2020 to August 2025, where leadership was provided to teams focused on machine learning applications for biologics drug discovery. Anshul has a strong background in research and development, having co-founded Emergent Intelligence and worked as an Applied Scientist at Microsoft from October 2015 to July 2020, contributing to various projects involving academic publications and software development. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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