Healthcare & Biotech Innovations

MedTech AI: Innovations and Challenges in Healthcare The contemporary landscape of healthcare is shaped by advancements in artificial intelligence, devices, and software, all of which necessitate meticulous coordination among various sectors, including regulatory frameworks. Generative AI is positioned as a pivotal force in transforming healthcare technology, already being utilized across multiple areas such as research…

NHS Receives AI Fund to Improve Healthcare Efficiency The National Health Service (NHS) is set to enhance patient diagnosis and treatment with the introduction of advanced AI technology, supported by a new £21 million fund. This initiative, known as the AI Diagnostic Fund, will enable NHS Trusts to apply for financial assistance aimed at fast-tracking…

BSI Publishes Guidance to Enhance Trust in AI for Healthcare In an effort to strengthen digital trust in artificial intelligence (AI) products used for medical diagnosis and treatment, the British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced new high-level guidance. This guidance, entitled Validation Framework for the Use of AI within Healthcare – Specification (BS 30440), seeks…

UK Commits £13M to Cutting-Edge AI Healthcare Research The UK government has unveiled a £13 million investment aimed at advancing AI research within the healthcare sector. Announced by Technology Secretary Michelle Donelan, this initiative represents a significant stride towards leveraging AI to transform healthcare practices. The funding will benefit 22 successful projects from various universities…

Absci and AstraZeneca Forge AI Partnership to Discover Cancer Treatments Absci, a leader in the generative AI-driven antibody discovery sector, has teamed up with AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical powerhouse, to harness AI in developing innovative cancer therapies. This collaboration intends to utilize Absci’s Integrated Drug Creation platform, which will synergize with AstraZeneca’s oncology expertise to accelerate…

AI Tool Detects Cancer Signs Overlooked by Human Radiologists An innovative AI tool has demonstrated its ability to identify cancer indicators that were missed by human radiologists. This system, known as Mia, was tested alongside NHS clinicians in the UK, analyzing mammograms from over 10,000 women. While most participants were cancer-free, the AI successfully flagged…