Trust, data, governance: How life sciences can balance the opportunities and risks of AI – responsibly

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the life sciences industry, ushering in a new era of discovery, precision and efficiency, writes Cian Kelliher of KPMG

Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber; Cian Kelliher, consulting partner with KPMG; Rob Horgan president of Cork Chamber; and Naoimh Frawley, director of people, operations and governance with Cork Chamber, promoting the Cork Company of the Year Awards 2026, which are sponsored by KPMG. Photo: Gerard McCarthy

KPMG’s Cian Kelliher, consulting partner, explores the importance of trust, data and governance in responsible AI adoption in life sciences – highlighting both the opportunities and the critical guardrails needed to implement AI safely and effectively. 

Cian Kelliher, consulting partner, KPMG.