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Gandeeva CEO shares how integrating AI with cryo-electron microscopy can support drug discovery

By Stephanie Baum Tuesday, April 26, 2022 7:30 AM

Founded in 2021, Gandeeva is developing precision imaging solutions with the integration of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and artificial intelligence. Its technology can be applied to advance drug discovery and by lowering risks of late-stage clinical failures.

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How hospitals should approach quality improvement in post-Covid-19 world

By Vikram Savkar Monday, April 25, 2022 6:45 PM

While no single approach is right for every hospital, there are a few fundamental tenets that all healthcare organizations should keep in mind as they design a quality improvement program.

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Nkarta's natural killers flash potential as next-gen cell therapies for cancer

By Frank Vinluan Monday, April 25, 2022 6:12 PM

Two natural killer (NK)cell therapy candidates from Nkarta now have preliminary Phase 1 clinical data suggesting these therapies are helping patients in two types of blood cancers. Nkarta therapies based on engineered NK cells could offer both efficacy and safety advantages over the first generations of cell therapies, which are made from a patient's own T cells.

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As AI's role in combating clinician burnout grows, Suki expands its voice-enabled capabilities

By Michael Schroeder Monday, April 25, 2022 2:55 PM

The voice solution Suki Assistant uses machine learning and natural language processing to accurately understand and document information and respond to physician commands, according to the company.

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Opioid addiction startup founder calls for better reimbursement and legal changes to improve access

By Amanda James Monday, April 25, 2022 1:15 PM

Zack Gray, CEO of digital health startup Ophelia, aims to help "the invisible 80%" of opioid use sufferers in America who are unengaged with the healthcare system until forced to, due to the onset of complications. He believes that states need to reimburse this treatment appropriately.

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Roche breast cancer drug fails in Phase 2 following similar stumble by rival Sanofi

By Frank Vinluan Monday, April 25, 2022 11:44 AM

Experimental Roche drug giredestrant failed to meet the main goal of a Phase 2 study in advanced breast cancer. The disappointing results allow competitors to gain ground in the field of companies developing oral selective estrogen receptor degraders (SERDs), drugs that block a receptor key to driving breast cancer growth.

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Improving the patient journey through speech analytics

By Amy Brown Monday, April 25, 2022 11:26 AM

Speech analytics technology can be leveraged to help better understand friction in the customer journey and improve customer retention. Examples of speech analytics include word clouds, transcription, and sentiment analysis.

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