In the age of biotechnology, biosample collection has become an essential part of medical research. Through this process, samples are taken from patients through a variety of sources, including blood, tissue, saliva, hair, and other bodily fluids. The samples are then analyzed for their genetic, biochemical, or physiological properties, and the findings are used to further the understanding of human health, disease and the environment.
Many times, during clinical trials, sponsors will want to
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AI in Drug Discovery Market to Reach $4B by 2027
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The AI in Drug Discovery market in terms of revenue was estimated to be worth $600M in 2022 and is poised to reach $4B by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 45.7% from 2022 to 2027 according to a new report published by MarketsandMarkets™. The report cites the growing need to curb the drug discovery cost & reduce the overall time taken in this process, the rising adoption of cloud-based applications and services, and the impending patent expiry of blockbuster
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3 Ways Government Can Catalyze Biomedical Innovation
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Deloitte has published some new research about how government can advance biomedical innovation and improve public health.The report shares insights from various government leaders and biomedical industry experts on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, what’s driving innovation, the challenges and opportunities in partnerships, and the government’s role in sustaining the biomedical industry.
Understanding How the Government Can Catalyze Biomedical
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Q/A: IQVIA’s Global Lead Talks Unlocking AI for Drug Repurposing
In an interview with HIT Consultant, Nathan Sommerford, Global Lead for Drug Discovery and Development, IQVIA talks how unlocking artificial intelligence (AI) in drug repurposing is transforming pharma and biotech companies.
What are some of the challenges and problems associated with drug discovery “from scratch”?
Nathan Sommerford, Global Lead for Drug Discovery and Development, IQVIA: In the traditional drug discovery and development paradigm, it can cost up to $1.8 billion and
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M&A: ArisGlobal Acquires SPORIFY to Expand Regulatory Solutions
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ArisGlobal, a provider of life sciences software acquires SPORIFY, the trusted substances, products, organizations and referentials (SPOR) data harmonization technology solution for five of the world’s top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.With its second acquisition in the last 90 days, ArisGlobal is prioritizing the development of an open architecture that enables an interconnected life sciences ecosystem.The
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Flatiron Health Launches Integrated RWE Solutions for Oncology
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Building upon over a decade of experience providing high-quality, real-world oncology data, Flatiron Health has announced the expansion of their real-world evidence (RWE) offerings to include analytic, scientific, and consultative services, leveraging the high-quality foundational real-world data (RWD) assets that the company is well known for.Flatiron’s new Integrated RWE Solutions will include data and end-to-end services to provide a more flexible and fit-for-purpose
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Datavant, AWS Partner to Generate Clinical and Patient Insights
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Datavant, a provider helping organizations securely connect health data, announces that it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help healthcare and life sciences customers accelerate their ability to manage and optimize clinical and patient insights.Pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, research institutions, and healthcare technology customers can now access Datavant’s cutting-edge data de-identification technology in AWS, connect
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Genemod Raises $4.5M to Expand Central Research Platform for Biopharma Companies
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Genemod, a cloud-based workspace collaboration software for biopharma R&D teams, today announced it raised $4.5 million in seed funding, co-led by defy.vc and LDV Partners, with participation from Dolby Family Ventures and Vulcan/Cercano Ventures.Genemod digitizes data capture and workflows, so scientists can collaborate easily across an organization to accelerate life sciences R&D.
Digitize Research Workflows in Minutes
Legacy R&D software
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Cowen Healthcare Raises $556M Fund to Invest in Life Sciences Companies
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Cowen Healthcare Investments announced the successful close of Cowen Healthcare Investments IV ("CHI IV" or the "Fund") with total committed capital of $555.6M. CHI IV will invest primarily in mid to late-stage life sciences opportunities.Led by Kevin Raidy, Tim Anderson, and Robert Sine, Cowen Healthcare Investments supports innovation in the healthcare sectors, with a particular focus on biopharma, diagnostics, and digital health.Since its founding in 2012, the CHI
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UC Berkeley Bio Track Helps Faculty Launch Biotech Startups
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Berkeley SkyDeck, the global hub for entrepreneurship and a leading accelerator, today announced that it has welcomed the first three companies for its new SkyDeck LSEC Bio Track: AsparaGlue, Editpep, and MZR Neurotech.The inaugural track, created in partnership with the UC Berkeley Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center (LSEC) through LSEC’s new Venture Grant Program, will assist the UC Berkeley faculty-led teams to launch their own biotech and life sciences
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