Microsoft and FDA Lead AI Innovations in Healthcare

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In this edition of Life AI Weekly, we're diving into the latest advancements in AI within the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Recent developments include Linus Health unveiling new AI tools aimed at early detection of Alzheimer's, and Noteless securing €3.5 million to enhance AI-driven clinical documentation. Meanwhile, the Michael J. Fox Foundation has launched a $7.5 million initiative to leverage AI in Parkinson's research, highlighting the growing role of AI in tackling neurological diseases.

Additionally, Microsoft has open-sourced an AI tool designed to aid cancer research, while the National Academy of Medicine has introduced an AI Patient Safety Initiative. These efforts underscore a broader trend of integrating AI to improve healthcare outcomes and streamline processes. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in this week's edition.

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FDA Implements AI for Workflow Enhancement

The FDA has launched an agentic AI program to improve workflow efficiency, focusing on tasks like meeting management and inspections. This is part of a broader strategy to integrate AI tools. Read more

Medint Study Highlights AI's Limitations in Healthcare

A study by Medint published in Nature Scientific Reports indicates that large language models often lack the ability to handle complex medical queries, emphasizing the need for human oversight in clinical decision-making. Read more

Linus Health Unveils AI Tools for Alzheimer's Detection

At the CTAD 2025 conference, Linus Health introduced its AI tools designed for early detection of cognitive impairment, showcasing scientific posters on their digital cognitive assessment platform. Read more

Noteless Secures €3.5M for AI Clinical Documentation

Oslo-based HealthTech startup Noteless has raised €3.5 million in Seed funding to expand its AI-driven clinical documentation platform across Europe, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for clinicians. Read more

ChemLex Raises $45M for AI Drug Discovery Lab

ChemLex has secured $45 million in funding to establish a self-driving laboratory in Singapore, aiming to expedite drug discovery with AI technologies. Read more

Michael J. Fox Foundation Launches $7.5M AI Initiative

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research has launched a $7.5 million initiative to validate new biological targets for Parkinson's disease treatments using AI. This program aims to collaborate with scientists and utilize data from various research programs. Read more

Wageningen University Appoints New Chair for Plant Breeding

Wageningen University & Research has appointed Professor Agnieszka Golicz as the new Chair of the Plant Breeding group, starting March 1, 2026. Her focus will be on integrating AI into plant breeding to drive sustainable agricultural solutions. Read more

Microsoft Open-Sources AI Tool for Cancer Research

Microsoft has released its GigaTIME AI tool as an open-source resource, developed with Providence and the University of Washington. This tool aids in creating digital maps of tumor microenvironments to enhance cancer research. Read more

National Academy of Medicine Launches AI Patient Safety Initiative

The National Academy of Medicine has formed a Steering Group to guide its 'Patient Safety in the Era of AI' initiative, launching in 2026, to explore AI's role in enhancing patient safety in the U.S. Read more

MNSI Program Unveils AI Strategy for 2025-27

The Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations program has announced its 2025-27 strategy, which includes leveraging AI and a national dataset to enhance safety in NHS trusts. Read more

Medra Raises $52 Million for AI-Driven Drug Discovery Lab

Medra has secured $52 million in funding to build one of the largest autonomous laboratories in the US, focusing on AI-driven drug discovery. The investment will aid in expanding their technology for autonomous biological experiments. Read more

Universities Partner for AI Disease Research

The University of Alberta and University of California San Francisco have formed a partnership to enhance AI and biomedical research, focusing on neurological and infectious diseases. Read more

Punto Health Raises $2.7M for AI Dementia Care

London-based health tech startup Punto Health has secured $2.7 million in Seed funding to advance its AI platform for early dementia detection and personalized care. Read more

Allina Health and Qventus Collaborate on AI for Healthcare

Allina Health has expanded its partnership with Qventus to co-develop AI solutions aimed at improving inpatient capacity and perioperative care coordination, addressing issues such as staff burnout and operational efficiency. Read more

NAACP Advocates for 'Equity-First' AI in Healthcare

The NAACP has proposed 'equity-first' AI standards to address racial inequities in U.S. healthcare, emphasizing the importance of bias audits and community involvement in AI development. Read more

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