Pharma

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By  Jessica Hagen 10:49 am March 2, 2023
Multinational pharmaceutical and biotech company Pfizer and AI-powered data company Tempus announced a multiyear strategic alliance to utilize AI and machine learning to inform drug discovery and development in oncology.  Pfizer will leverage Tempus' library of de-identified data to accelerate therapeutic development in oncology. It will also use Tempus' AI-driven companion diagnostic offerings...
Researcher in a laboratory
By  Jessica Hagen 02:15 pm February 28, 2023
Israel-based AION Labs, an AI-enabled drug discovery partnership between global pharma and tech companies, announced the launch of its second startup, DenovAI. DenovAI will develop an AI-enabled computational biophysics platform that can discover potential antibodies directed toward specific epitopes (the part of an antigen molecule recognized by the immune system to which an antibody attaches...
A doctor and a patient look at a tablet in his office.
By  Emily Olsen 11:01 am February 22, 2023
Copenhagen-based digital health company Dawn Health announced a strategic partnership with pharma giant Novartis to develop a chronic condition management platform.  Under the collaboration, Dawn and Novartis will build remote monitoring and management tools for chronic conditions where they see an unmet need and concerns around disease progression, like multiple sclerosis, hypertension,...
Two people on a telehealth call with medication on the table
By  Jessica Hagen 10:16 am February 21, 2023
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) is partnering with diabetes and chronic disease management company Diathrive Health to provide lower-cost prescription medication and diabetes testing supplies to Diathrive's members.  Diathrive Health offers individuals and employers personalized coaching via live messaging and video chat, as well as care plans, articles and videos to help manage...
A group of researchers gathered around a screen displaying charts and data.
By  Emily Olsen 11:47 am February 15, 2023
The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) and a suite of digital health and pharma players partnered to launch a toolkit aimed at improving diversity, equity and inclusion in clinical trials. The resources include a guide to each step of a digital clinical trial, shared definitions of terms like "diversity" and "equity," a list of different digital tools that could be used and the potential benefits...
A pharmacist showing the SwipeRx mobile app
By  Adam Ang 11:22 pm February 9, 2023
Online pharmacy platform SwipeRx has received $10 million in additional Series B funding from marquee investors, including Sanofi’s Global Health Unit and Cercano Management. The round was also joined by its existing investors, SIG, Johnson & Johnson, and Patamar Capital. The company, which has a network of over 250,00 pharmacy professionals and 50,000 pharmacies, initially raised $27 million...
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By  Jessica Hagen 01:28 pm January 31, 2023
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company (MCCPDC) is partnering with cancer care support company OncoPower to offer prescription drugs at a decreased cost via a platform dubbed Medication Savings Suite.  The suite will be integrated within OncoPower's Pill Reminder Tool, which will alert patients of cheaper generic medication options available through MCCPDC when patients log a new medication into the...
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By  Jessica Hagen 12:55 pm January 27, 2023
Tech-enabled clinical trial platform Paradigm announced its launch alongside a $203 million Series A funding round co-led by ARCH Venture Partners and General Catalyst. F-Prime Capital, LUX Capital, GV, Magnetic Ventures and Mubadala Capital also participated in the round. American Cancer Society's BrightEdge fund was a strategic investor.   The company also announced its acquisition of Deep Lens...
A person sleeping in bed
By  Adam Ang 11:07 pm January 25, 2023
Two Japanese companies, health tech firm Four H and Aculys Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company focused on treating mental health disorders, are collaborating to further understand and help people with sleeping disorders. Their goal is to have an objective understanding of sleeping disorders, particularly narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)....
A person getting a vaccine at a pharmacy.
By  Emily Olsen 12:29 pm January 25, 2023
Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the large grocery chain, announced Tuesday it had launched a clinical trial site network.  The company said it will work with trial sponsors, contract research organizations and health systems to conduct clinical trials out of select Kroger pharmacies and clinics. It will also use virtual care and digital health tools to ensure patients stay enrolled in...