Life Sciences

Applications of AI in healthcare, including medical diagnostics, drug discovery, patient care solutions, and biotechnology research.

Varda Space and United Therapeutics Partner on Microgravity Drug Formulation

Varda Space Industries and United Therapeutics have announced a collaboration to study drug formulation in microgravity, aiming to develop improved treatments for rare pulmonary diseases using Varda's orbital manufacturing platform.

May 14, 2026

ASGCT and Orphan Therapeutics Accelerator Launch CGTxchange for Shelved Gene Therapy Programs

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy and Orphan Therapeutics Accelerator have launched CGTxchange, an AI-enhanced marketplace designed to reactivate promising but shelved cell and gene therapy programs. The platform is live with pilot assets and now accepting applications from sponsors.

May 14, 2026

Cantex and Headlamp Partner to Advance Azeliragon for MS Depression and Fatigue

Cantex Pharmaceuticals and Headlamp Health have announced a partnership to use Headlamp's Lumos AI platform to accelerate the development of azeliragon for treating severe depression and fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients.

May 14, 2026

Global Healthcare Exchange Launches AI Orchestration Platform for Healthcare Supply Chains

Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) has introduced a new AI-powered orchestration layer to help healthcare providers and suppliers detect disruptions earlier and coordinate faster across supply chain workflows. The launch was announced at the GHX Summit in New Orleans.

May 14, 2026

Natus Medical Forms Global EEG Advisory Board to Guide AI and Clinical Strategy

Natus Medical Incorporated has established a Global EEG Advisory Board composed of clinical experts to advise on product development, AI integration, and workflow improvements in neurodiagnostics.

May 14, 2026

Corti Launches Startup Program to Support Healthcare AI Builders

Corti has launched a Startup Acceleration Program to help healthcare AI founders address regulatory and technical challenges in Europe and the U.S. The program offers access to Corti’s clinical-grade Symphony models and regulatory guidance for startups worldwide.

May 14, 2026

Cellular Intelligence Acquires Novo Nordisk Parkinson's Cell Therapy Program

Cellular Intelligence has obtained global rights to Novo Nordisk's clinical-stage Parkinson's cell therapy and will apply its AI platform to accelerate development and manufacturing, while Novo Nordisk takes an equity stake.

May 13, 2026

Elsevier Report Finds Nurses Underrepresented in Clinical AI Adoption

Elsevier's Clinician of the Future 2026 report shows that nurses are being left out of decisions on adopting clinical AI tools, with only 41% reporting regular use compared to 57% of physicians.

May 13, 2026

VentriPoint Diagnostics Showcases AI Cardiac Imaging Platform at AEPC 2026

VentriPoint Diagnostics will present its AI-powered cardiac imaging system, VMS+ 4.0, at the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology annual meeting in Italy. The company is also expanding regulatory submissions and partnerships across multiple regions.

May 13, 2026

Aon Expands Claims Copilot Platform Globally

Aon has expanded its Aon Claims Copilot platform worldwide, integrating advanced analytics and claims data into one unified system to enhance transparency and consistency across client claims management.

May 13, 2026

AndzonBio2 and University of Cambridge Partner on Neuroinflammation Therapeutics

AndzonBio2 has entered a collaboration with the University of Cambridge's ALBORADA Drug Discovery Institute and Cambridge Enterprise to develop a new class of therapeutics targeting neuroinflammation, a key factor in neurodegenerative diseases.

May 13, 2026

H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company Avanta Salud to Acquire Vitaly Group

H.I.G. Capital announced that its portfolio company Avanta Salud has signed an agreement to acquire Vitaly Group, combining two major occupational health and safety providers in Iberia.

May 13, 2026

Phylex BioSciences Designs AI Derived Andes Hantavirus Vaccine in Two Days

Phylex BioSciences has developed an AI derived mRNA nanoparticle vaccine candidate for the Andes hantavirus within two days of the virus sequence being posted by Geneva University Hospitals.

May 13, 2026

Pointcare Launches Coverage Advocacy Platform for 192 Million Americans

Pointcare has introduced an upgraded coverage advocacy platform that offers real time coverage visibility, household enrollment, and automated renewal management for patients on Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace plans.

May 13, 2026

Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Partner on Cancer Research and Prevention

The Department of Health Abu Dhabi and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on cancer research and personalized prevention using Abu Dhabi's AI health infrastructure and genomic data systems.

May 13, 2026

BranchLab Raises $26 Million Series A Led by McKesson Ventures

BranchLab has secured $26 million in Series A funding led by McKesson Ventures, with participation from FCA Venture Partners, Sanofi Ventures, and AIX Ventures, to expand its AI platform for pharmaceutical commercialization.

May 13, 2026

Instacart Joins Collaborative for Healthy Rural America to Support Nutrition Access

Instacart has joined the Collaborative for Healthy Rural America to help states expand access to nutritious food and essential goods as part of rural health transformation efforts.

May 13, 2026

IPC Global Named Technology Partner for American Medical Association Precision Education Grant

IPC Global has been selected as the technology partner for a $1.1 million American Medical Association grant aimed at advancing data driven precision medical education across Georgia. The four year project will integrate AI and analytics into family medicine residency programs to personalize training and improve learner engagement.

May 12, 2026

Labcorp Expands Diagnostic Integration with Epic's Aura Platform

Labcorp has expanded its collaboration with Epic, making its full test menu available through Epic’s Aura platform. The integration simplifies lab ordering and reduces IT complexity for hospitals and health systems nationwide.

May 12, 2026

Renalytix and Carna Health Partner on AI Kidney Disease Management

Renalytix and Carna Health have announced a partnership integrating the kidneyintelX.dkd diagnostic test with Carna Health’s AI platform to improve early detection and management of chronic kidney disease.

May 12, 2026

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