For over a decade, we've heard about AI's transformative potential in therapeutics (Tx), but where's the evidence? Has it all been hype? Can AI still revolutionize Tx? Or is there something the AI experts aren't telling us?
First, some facts. The process of Tx development—from early clinical trials to FDA approval—is excruciatingly slow (over 10 years), expensive (over $2B, especially for immunotherapy drugs), and comes with a low probability of success (5% in Immune-Oncology, and similarly
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Increasing Participation in Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Trials
Muscular Dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of rare genetic conditions that cause progressive muscle weakness and degeneration in patients. Some forms of MD, such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), can be life threatening to heart and respiratory functions.
But recent research found that among 3,661 U.S. patients with Muscular Dystrophy, only 33% of those with Duchenne and 12% of those with Becker Muscular Dystrophy - a similar but milder and later-onset MD condition - have previously
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Lantheus (LNTH) Acquires Life Molecular Imaging for $750M
What You Should Know:
- Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNTH), a leading radiopharmaceutical company, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Life Molecular Imaging Ltd. for $350M upfront and up to an additional $400M in potential earn-out and milestone payments.
- The strategic acquisition strengthens Lantheus' position in the radiopharmaceutical market and establishes a commercial presence in the Alzheimer's disease (AD) space.
Life Molecular Imaging
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Broad Institute & Manifold Partner to Develop AI Research Platform
What You Should Know:
- The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is collaborating with Manifold, a leader in AI-powered research infrastructure, to develop a next-generation platform for biomedical research.
- The strategic partnership aims to enhance data analysis, secure sharing, and global collaboration, empowering scientists worldwide to accelerate discovery.
Manifold: Accelerating Biomedical Research with AI
Founded in 2016, Manifold's AI-powered platform streamlines
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Rubicon Founders Invests $165M in Caidya to Fuel Global Expansion
What You Should Know:
- Caidya, a global mid-sized clinical research organization (CRO), announced today a $165 million strategic growth investment from funds managed by Rubicon Founders, a healthcare investment firm focused on building and growing transformative companies.
- The strategic investment will support Caidya's continued expansion and its mission to accelerate the development of innovative therapies for unmet medical needs.
Fueling Growth and Strategic
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Open Source in Life Sciences: Balancing Innovation and Compliance
Data science teams in the life sciences industry are experiencing a significant change that will transform how clinical data is analyzed, opening the door to new possibilities for innovation. The transition isn’t happening overnight, but such incremental approaches are necessary to ensure success in such a highly regulated environment.
For decades, SAS was “it” in life sciences. If you wanted to be a data scientist in the industry, you had to know SAS. However, recently there has been a move
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Medidata Platform Enhances Clinical Trial Efficiency for Bristol Myers Squibb
What You Should Know:
- Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes brand and a leader in clinical trial solutions for the life sciences industry, has announced an extended and expanded partnership with Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS).
- This collaboration aims to enhance clinical research processes, improve patient outcomes, and foster advancements in personalized healthcare.
Medidata and Bristol Myers Squibb Strengthen Partnership to Advance Clinical Research and Personalized Healthcare
As
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Pepticom Secures $6.6M to Advance AI-Powered Peptide Drug Discovery
What You Should Know:
- Pepticom, an innovator in AI-driven peptide-based therapeutics secures $6.6M in a Series A1 funding round led by Japan Israel High Tech Ventures 2 LP, with strong support from existing investors.
- The new funding will accelerate the development of Pepticom's oral IL-17 inhibitor program, focusing on creating improved treatments for autoimmune diseases like psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Revolutionizing Autoimmune Disease Treatment
Pepticom is
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ActiGraph Acquires Biofourmis Life Science Business
What You Should Know:
- ActiGraph, a global leader in wearable digital health technology, announced the acquisition of Biofourmis Connect, a division of Biofourmis specializing in AI-powered digital trial platforms for the life science industry. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition combines ActiGraph's expertise in wearable technology with Biofourmis Connect's advanced analytics capabilities, creating a comprehensive and unified solution for
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M&A: Predictive Oncology to be Acquired by Renovaro
What You Should Know:
- Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ: POAI), a leader in AI-driven drug discovery, announced its upcoming acquisition by Renovaro, Inc. (NASDAQ: RENB) in a strategic move aimed at accelerating innovation and improving cancer treatment outcomes.
- The merger brings together two companies with a shared commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform cancer care.
Synergistic Strengths and Shared Vision
Both Predictive
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