Applications of AI in healthcare, including medical diagnostics, drug discovery, patient care solutions, and biotechnology research.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly backing Merge Labs, a brain-computer interface venture exploring ultrasound-based methods to interpret brain activity without surgery. The startup has recruited Caltech engineer Mikhail Shapiro and aims to raise $250 million at an $850 million valuation.
Remedy Robotics has introduced the Remedy N1 System, an AI-driven robotic platform that enables fully remote endovascular procedures. The company reported successful completion of the world’s first in-human remote neurointerventional operations between two Toronto hospitals.
Remedy Robotics has been named the exclusive robotics partner of Mission Thrombectomy to expand access to endovascular thrombectomy for stroke treatment using its N1 System in the U.S. and globally.
Monteris Medical and Symphony Robotics have announced a collaboration to develop an AI-driven micro-robotic system for laser ablation in the brain. The partnership aims to improve precision in MRI-guided neurosurgical procedures and enable minimally invasive treatment of complex brain tumors.
Healinno Tech and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications presented an ultrasound-guided hybrid robot for transperineal prostate biopsy at IROS 2025 in Hangzhou, China. The system uses a serial-parallel mechanism and a new optimization algorithm to enhance precision and control in clinical procedures.
ExaCare AI has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Insight Partners to scale its AI platform for skilled nursing facilities and launch a suite of AI agents aimed at streamlining admissions and care operations.
Harbour BioMed has introduced its first fully human Generative AI HCAb Model, designed to accelerate biologics discovery through AI-driven antibody generation and validation, as announced in a press release.
MCG Health and Allegheny Health Network will discuss how AI can enhance evidence-based care and reduce denials at the 2025 ACMA Leadership & Physician Advisor Conference in Boston.
CareSet has appointed Sepideh Naseri as its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer to oversee data science, engineering, and analytics operations across its Medicare and Medicaid claims data services.
ID.me and Flexpa have announced a partnership to improve patient access to medical records, reduce AI-driven fraud, and support the CMS framework for healthcare interoperability.
Tellihealth has appointed Chuck Washburn as Chief Revenue Officer to lead revenue strategy, go-to-market execution, and customer experience initiatives, reporting to CEO Asif Ahmad.
SK Biopharmaceuticals and Eurofarma have launched Mentis Care, a joint venture based in Toronto, to develop an AI-driven epilepsy management platform combining real-time seizure detection and predictive analytics.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and NVIDIA have expanded their collaboration to accelerate life science research by advancing virtual cell model development through the Virtual Cells Platform.
Sphere has partnered with the National Health Council to promote responsible AI adoption in patient-centered healthcare, focusing on secure data use, improved decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Montefiore Einstein has partnered with Dandelion Health to improve clinical care and accelerate drug development using AI. The collaboration grants Montefiore access to Dandelion's national platform for anonymized patient data, supporting new models for clinical research and patient care.
Generation Lab has raised $11 million in seed funding led by Accel to expand its SystemAge platform, which measures biological aging across 19 organ systems using blood data.
Coral announced it now processes over 500,000 patient workflows monthly and has seen its revenue grow eightfold in seven months, driven by its AI-powered automation platform for healthcare providers.
Beijing Tsingke Biotech presented its AI-powered biomanufacturing platforms at the 2025 Festival of Biologics in Basel, featuring solutions for gene and RNA design, antibody discovery, and scalable biologics production.
Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) has partnered with Humana to extend its musculoskeletal population health program to Humana members in Arizona, offering integrated digital tools and evidence-based care management.
Fourier Health has secured $8.4 million in seed funding led by Yosemite to advance its clinician-in-the-loop AI platform designed to simplify unstructured patient data and reduce administrative workload in healthcare.
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