Novo Nordisk Utilizes Gefion AI Supercomputer for Drug Discovery
Novo Nordisk has entered into a multiyear agreement with DCAI to utilize the Gefion AI supercomputer, as announced in a press release. This collaboration aims to enhance drug discovery and healthcare innovation by harnessing Gefion's advanced computational capabilities.
The agreement allows Novo Nordisk to access Gefion's NVIDIA DGX SuperPod technology, which is expected to accelerate the development of new therapies by processing vast datasets. This initiative is part of Novo Nordisk's strategic focus on integrating AI across its value chain.
Gefion, ranked 21st on the Top500 list of supercomputers, will support Novo Nordisk in tackling compute-heavy challenges such as AI-based protein engineering and biological modeling. The partnership also includes collaboration with NVIDIA to develop customized models for early research and discovery.
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