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Global Dominance in AI? China’s Got a Plan For That
Posted on July 9th, 2019 by Xuanyan Xu in Pharma R&D
Artificial intelligence is more than just a ‘hot topic’ in the pharmaceutical industry—it is actually influencing the way that major industry players and even entire nations are thinking about the future. As more AI-focused companies are launching, and as investment in AI technology is increasing in the US and EU, China is speeding up its efforts to ensure that it can be competitive in this burgeoning area.
(more…)How Drug Repurposing Is Revitalizing the Pharma Industry
Posted on October 16th, 2018 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
The average expense of bringing a new drug to market has increased by more than 200 percent since the 1990s, with development costs regularly running into the billions. As pharma revenues continue to sink below the costs of creating commercially viable drugs, a growing number of developers are exploring a different approach: seeking out additional monetizable uses for drugs to which they already own intellectual property rights. (more…)
AI Can Work Wonders, But Can It Create Miracle Cures?
Posted on June 19th, 2018 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
Modern technology seems downright magical at times. There are so many things that it can do for us at the push of a button, whether it’s our personal devices instantly retrieving information or massive industrial machines (more…)
When Looking to Accelerate the Pace of Research, Having the Right Multidisciplinary Tools Matters
Posted on May 18th, 2018 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
Have you ever heard the term “stay in your lane”? While it may be applicable in some workplaces, where people are expected to keep their focus narrow, these days it isn’t something you’ll hear much in pharmaceutical-related industries. (more…)
