Life Sciences

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

28bio Introduces 3D Brain Organoids to Evaluate Anti-Inflammatory Therapies

28bio has launched CNS-3D Inflammatory Organoids, a human brain tissue model designed to test the efficacy of anti-inflammatory drugs in central nervous system diseases. The organoids combine neurons, astrocytes, and microglia to simulate inflammation and assess therapeutic responses.

May 19, 2026

Genedata Launches AI Platform for Drug Manufacturing and Development

Genedata has introduced Genedata Vico, an AI based platform developed with major pharmaceutical partners to accelerate Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) processes and improve regulatory readiness.

May 19, 2026

Verato Introduces Identity Network for Healthcare Interoperability

Verato has announced the Verato Identity Network, a shared identity infrastructure designed to help healthcare organizations accurately identify individuals across systems and partners, enabling AI adoption and interoperability.

May 19, 2026

GlycanAge and Circulate Health Validate Glycans as Aging Biomarker

A large-scale study from GlycanAge and Circulate Health has confirmed IgG glycans as predictive of all-cause mortality and responsive to therapeutic plasma exchange, marking a significant advance in biological age measurement.

May 19, 2026

Azra AI Appoints Oncology Expert Jessica Turgon to Board of Directors

Azra AI has appointed oncology strategist Jessica Turgon to its Board of Directors. Turgon brings decades of experience in oncology operations and strategy, including leadership roles at Siemens Healthineers and ECG Management Consultants.

May 19, 2026

Century Health Raises $5 Million Seed Round to Expand AI Clinical Data Platform

Century Health has raised $5 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Origin Ventures to expand its AI platform CHARM, which automates the curation of clinical data with 97 percent accuracy.

May 19, 2026

Vi Introduces AI Agent Suite for Healthcare and Closes $145 Million Transaction

Vi has released a suite of AI agents for healthcare, life sciences, and wellness enterprises, integrated across its Activate, Engage, and Operate platforms. The company also completed a $145 million transaction, valuing it at $1.64 billion.

May 19, 2026

NIIMBL Funds Eight New Biopharma Technology and Workforce Projects

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals (NIIMBL) has announced eight new projects worth $9.7 million to advance biopharma manufacturing and workforce development. The projects focus on AI-based process optimization, real-time analytics, and training initiatives to strengthen the U.S. talent pipeline.

May 19, 2026

Mayo Clinic and Bayesian Health Create AI Tool for Early Palliative Care Identification

Mayo Clinic and Bayesian Health have co-developed an AI system that identifies hospitalized patients who may benefit from palliative care earlier in their stay, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce readmissions.

May 19, 2026

ACROBiosystems Showcases AI Protein Engineering at Zurich Innovation Day

ACROBiosystems held its Innovation Day in Zurich, where experts discussed advances in biologics development and translational science. The company presented its AI platform for protein engineering, featuring examples of optimized cytokines and antibodies.

May 19, 2026

Labbit Introduces Validation Assistant for Automated System Revalidation

Labbit has announced the Validation Assistant, an AI capability that automates test planning, execution, and documentation for configuration updates in regulated laboratories.

May 19, 2026

Shaman Introduces Shaman Atlas for Pharma Content Extraction

Shaman has launched Shaman Atlas, a new AI powered solution that converts approved pharmaceutical promotional materials into structured, reusable data. The product will be unveiled at the Veeva Commercial and Medical Summit in Boston on May 19–20, 2026.

May 19, 2026

Enhanced Partners with Rezolve Ai to Build AI Technology for Live Enhanced Platform

Enhanced has entered a strategic partnership with Rezolve Ai to integrate AI technology into its Live Enhanced digital telehealth platform, including AI medical concierge and consumer insights features.

May 19, 2026

Children's Mercy Expands Cell and Gene Therapy Program with Basepath Health Partnership

Children's Mercy has partnered with Basepath Health to expand its cell and gene therapy capabilities, aiming to increase treatment capacity and streamline care delivery for children with rare and complex diseases.

May 19, 2026

BIOTRONIK and Charité Launch Partnership to Advance Digital Cardiology in Berlin

BIOTRONIK, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, and the German Heart Center Foundation have announced a new partnership to drive research and innovation in digital and translational cardiology, focusing on AI tools and connected health technologies.

May 19, 2026

InterVenn Biosciences Adds Alec Ford and Mitch Levine to Board of Directors

InterVenn Biosciences has appointed Alec Ford and Mitch Levine to its Board of Directors as the company advances the commercialization of its glycoproteomic diagnostics.

May 19, 2026

Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals Upgrades AI-STAL Platform for Intelligent Biologics Discovery

Sanyou Biopharmaceuticals has released AI-STAL 2.0, an upgraded version of its AI Super-Trillion Antibody Library, which integrates artificial intelligence across the full drug discovery process to enhance molecule generation, optimization, and evaluation.

May 19, 2026

Ultima Genomics Appoints Francisco De La Vega to Lead Germline Genomics

Ultima Genomics has appointed Francisco De La Vega as Vice President of Germline Genomics and Distinguished Scientific Fellow. He will guide the company’s efforts in inherited genome analysis and expand applications of its sequencing technology for genetic disease research and clinical use.

May 19, 2026

OMNY Health Expands Data Network and Introduces Oncology Research Suite

OMNY Health has expanded its healthcare data ecosystem to include over 175 million de-identified patient records and launched a new oncology product suite designed to close real-world evidence gaps in cancer research.

May 19, 2026

UNC Greensboro Receives $2 Million for NC BioMISSION Workforce Program

UNC Greensboro has received a $2 million award from BioMADE to launch NC BioMISSION, a bioindustrial manufacturing training and research program aimed at preparing students for biotechnology careers in North Carolina.

May 19, 2026

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