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AI and machine learning have been making the headlines over the past 12 months, and there’s a mix of opinions across the life science sector. Although it may sound intimidating, AI is already being used in a variety of ways and many more organizations are taking the leap into AI-enabled drug development. We’ve compiled highlights from recent episodes that discussed AI, giving you insights from peers on how they are tackling the age of Pharma 4.0 ⤵️ Andi White, PhD from Microsoft Diana Kraskouskaya from Dalriada Drug Discovery  Pamela A. Bush, Ph.D. (Formally at) Predictive Oncology  Dominic Marasco from Envision Pharma Group Head to the blog:  https://lnkd.in/ef3xUFUi #AI #ArtificialIntengence #DrugDiscovery #LifeSciences

Fascinating read on AI acceleration of research and pharma tech.

🌟 Drug Discovery in the Age of AI: A Game Changer in Medicine 🌟 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of drug discovery, bringing unprecedented efficiency, accuracy, and speed to a traditionally lengthy and costly process. 🚀 Here’s how AI is revolutionizing the field: 1️⃣ Traditional vs. AI-Enhanced Drug Discovery AI leverages machine learning and big data to identify promising drug candidates early, simulating molecular interactions and predicting side effects—all while slashing development time and costs. 2️⃣ AI in Target Identification and Validation AI analyzes genomic and clinical data to pinpoint disease-related targets and predict their potential for effective drug development, ensuring a focused and accelerated path to new treatments. 3️⃣ High-Throughput Screening (HTS) AI-driven models can screen millions of compounds virtually, refining chemical structures and accelerating the identification of viable drug candidates. 💻🔬 4️⃣ Predicting Drug-Drug Interactions and Toxicity AI predicts potential adverse interactions and models drug toxicity, minimizing risks and preventing costly late-stage failures. 5️⃣ AI in Drug Repurposing Repurposing existing drugs for new uses? AI analyzes vast datasets to unlock new therapeutic applications, saving time and resources—critical during times like the COVID-19 pandemic. 🦠 6️⃣ Generative AI for Drug Design Generative models (like GANs) create new drug compounds with desired properties, unlocking vast chemical spaces for exploration and innovation. 7️⃣ AI-Enhanced Clinical Trials From optimizing trial design to patient recruitment, AI shortens clinical timelines while improving trial outcomes by analyzing real-world evidence (RWE) and electronic health records (EHRs). 8️⃣ Precision Medicine AI accelerates biomarker discovery, driving personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patients’ genetic and lifestyle profiles. 💡 Challenges & Future Prospects While AI's potential is vast, challenges like data quality, interpretability, and regulatory barriers remain. Yet, with AI-driven pharma collaborations and the integration of AI with quantum computing, the future of drug discovery looks brighter than ever. AI is revolutionizing medicine, unlocking novel therapies, personalized treatments, and faster drug development. The future of healthcare is here, and it’s powered by AI. 💡💊 #AI #DrugDiscovery #Innovation #Pharma #PrecisionMedicine #HealthTech #FutureOfHealthcare

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈 Are you ready to witness the future of medicine? Discover how generative AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, accelerating the development of life-changing treatments. From designing novel molecules to predicting their properties, AI is reshaping the industry. In this insightful article, Pulkit R Khurana , a passionate leader driving innovation at High Beam Global, explores the transformative potential of generative AI in drug discovery. Learn about the cutting-edge technologies, real-world applications, and challenges faced in this exciting field. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking opportunity to stay ahead of the curve. Read the full article here : https://lnkd.in/g-7SEfFc #AI #drugdiscovery #innovation #healthcare #futureofmedicine #technology #research #science #pharmaceutical #biotechnology #HBG

𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 "𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞" 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 The first results from a recent Critical Assessment of Computational Hit-finding Experiments (CACHE) competition offer a fascinating glimpse into the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) for drug discovery in “undruggable targets”. The competition challenged participants to develop AI models that could identify promising drug candidates for a notoriously "hard-to-drug" protein target: the WD40 repeat (WDR) domain of LRRK2, a protein linked to Parkinson's disease. While the results indicate some positive inroads, they also highlight the significant work still needed before AI can revolutionize the field. 𝐀 𝐆𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 The competition yielded promising results. The 23 teams collectively identified over 2,000 potential drug candidates, offering a glimmer of hope in the ongoing battle against Parkinson's. 𝐀 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫: Rigorous Functional Validation Data Quality Matters Understanding the "Why" 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐊𝐞𝐲 The CACHE competition paves the way for further collaboration between AI researchers, drug discovery experts, and regulatory bodies. By working together, we can address the existing challenges, refine AI-powered drug discovery approaches, and ultimately unlock the full potential of this technology in developing life-saving treatments. #drugdiscovery #ai #computationalchemistry

https://lnkd.in/eRXzGJxU if you are at BIO, Eeshit Dhaval Vaishnav will talk about using AI/ML for designing therapeutic molecules. Moderated by Michal Preminger

As scientists we have our own biases towards what's trending in #drugdiscovery. I am not sure the #privateequity #VC community always agrees. I am delighted that Jernej Godec, Jenna Hebert, James Kasuboski, Jasmina Marjanovic and Swetha Murali are joining us at #BostonDOT24 to share their thoughts on -Key drivers of innovation in drug discovery -Improvements in translating discoveries from the lab to the clinic -Impact of emerging areas like AI/machine learning, targeted degraders and molecular glues -Perspectives on current challenges and opportunities Why wait until then to get talking?! https://lnkd.in/e3ED9js2

👀 As companies are desperately looking for AI solutions that can demonstrate the ROI to stakeholders and investors. This article shows how AI could help to achieve that in the pharma industry.

Following extensive research within our community, the Lab of the Future Congress Europe 2024 includes case studies and use cases from exciting biopharma experts, insightful sessions on collaborative research partnerships, and discussions on how to address the challenges of onboarding novel technologies in research, development, and manufacturing. The multi-track program is focused on the following themes: -       AI to Innovate -       AI to Optimize -       Supporting the Biotechs of the Future -       Connected Lab -       Automated Lab -       Digital Transformation -       Data Strategy -       Lab Operational Excellence Learn more here:  https://lnkd.in/exU8kGHB #labofthefuture #ai #digitaltransformation #lotfeu2024

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 DeepMind, a research company owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, has announced a major breakthrough in the understanding of how different molecules interact with each other to power our bodies. Their new AI platform, AlphaFold3, is being hailed as a “revolutionary” tool that can predict how proteins, DNA and RNA interact with each other. This breakthrough could lead to the development of treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other protein-folding disorders, as well as the prediction of how drugs will interact with certain proteins, speeding up pharmaceutical discoveries. The implications of this technological breakthrough are vast, ranging from the development of new vaccines to the creation of stronger, lighter and more durable materials. Stay tuned for more updates on how this breakthrough could change the future of medicine and technology. #DeepMind #AlphaFold3 #AI #Medicine #Technology #Innovation