What You Should Know:
- Owkin, an AI-biotech company specializing in precision medicine, and Proscia, a leader in AI-enabled pathology solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to improve MSI testing for colorectal cancer (CRC). This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of MSI screening, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
- Beyond MSI testing, Owkin and Proscia plan to collaborate on developing and commercializing additional AI solutions
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Lunit, AstraZeneca Partner to Develop AI-Powered Pathology Tools for Faster Lung Cancer Diagnostics
What You Should Know:
- Lunit, a provider of AI solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has announced a strategic collaboration with AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company, to develop AI-powered digital pathology solutions.
- The partnership aims to improve cancer treatment by leveraging AI to analyze tissue samples and predict the likelihood of specific genetic mutations.
Focusing on Lung Cancer Treatment with AI
The collaboration will initially focus on
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NVIDIA BioNeMo Framework Accelerates AI Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- NVIDIA announced widespread adoption of its open-source BioNeMo™ Framework by pharmaceutical companies, techbio innovators, and AI researchers to accelerate drug discovery and molecule design.
- The framework provides a powerful suite of tools for scaling AI models in biomolecular research, bringing supercomputing capabilities to the forefront of drug development.
Accelerating Drug Discovery with AI
The BioNeMo Framework addresses the growing need
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Report: Gen Z Leaving Healthcare in Droves Due to Toxic Culture
What You Should Know:
- A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures.
- Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
Generational Differences in Departure Drivers
While all generations struggle with workplace challenges,
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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024
What You Should Know:
- Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices.
- New data reveals a concerning trend of increased attacks on healthcare providers, raising concerns about patient safety, data security, and the financial stability of healthcare organizations.
Healthcare: A Prime Target for Cybercriminals
Healthcare services are
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Impilo Secures $11.5M to Expand Access to At-Home Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Impilo, a digital health platform revolutionizing healthcare access raises $11.5M in a Series A funding round led by Construct Capital, with participation from GC 1 Capital, One Way Ventures, 2048 Ventures, and strategic angel investors.
- Impilo's vision is a world where access to world-class healthcare is no longer limited by location or circumstance. By leveraging technology and innovation, Impilo is making this vision a reality, bringing convenient,
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Navigating the Complexities of Preclinical and Clinical Trials
The development of new drugs or medical interventions is a meticulous process involving various stages to ensure safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. Central to this journey are the preclinical and clinical trial phases, which are vital for transitioning from laboratory research to clinical application. Let us take a look at the whole process – step by step.
Preclinical Studies: Laying the Groundwork
The preclinical phase involves extensive in vitro (test tube or cell culture) and
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Q/A: Funding Landscape: IPO or Buyout for Life Science Companies?
Life science companies, particularly those heavily invested in research and development, often face critical funding decisions. Should they pursue an initial public offering (IPO) to fuel their growth, or is a strategic buyout from a larger company a more suitable path?
In this exclusive interview, Taylor Wirth, a partner at Barnes & Thornburg, offers his insights on evaluating market conditions, assessing company readiness, and weighing the pros and cons of each funding option. He
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Primary Care Provider Forward Closes Its Doors
What You Should Know:
- Forward, a technology-driven preventive primary care provider, has announced the immediate closure of all its locations and the shutdown of its mobile app.
- The sudden announcement leaves members scrambling to find new providers and access their medical records.
Immediate Cessation of Services
Effective immediately, Forward has ceased all operations, including:
Employee Layoffs: All 200 Forward employees will be laid off. Closure of
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Healthpilot and Publix Partner to Simplify Medicare Plan Selection for Seniors
What You Should Know:
- Healthpilot, an AI-powered Medicare comparison platform, and Publix Supermarkets have joined forces to simplify the process of choosing Medicare plans for seniors.
- Publix Pharmacy customers can now access Healthpilot's comparison tool directly through the Publix website to review and compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans where Publix Pharmacy is a preferred pharmacy and Healthpilot is affiliated.
Addressing the Complexity of
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