Shots: Harnessing in-depth research and data-driven insights, PharmaShots unveils its definitive report on the Top 20 Countries in Healthcare Innovation 2025, a comprehensive guide to the nations setting global benchmarks in healthcare advancement Through a meticulous blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, PharmaShots delved into the multifaceted dimensions of healthcare innovation, spotlighting emerging trends such…
Shots:insitro & BMS have extended their 5yr. collaboration (2020) to discover novel small molecule therapies for ALS using insitro’s AI-enabled ChemML platformThe 1yr. extension will focus on developing therapies for a novel ALS target identified preclinically, with insitro receiving ~$20M in new funding & remaining eligible for discovery, development, regulatory, & commercial milestones…
Day 1 BreakdownThe #PCG2025 Symposium commenced on an inspiring note, setting the stage for two days of insightful discussions, collaborations, and knowledge exchange.Opening SessionDr. Ratnesh Jain, Founder & Director, Mumbai Cluster, delivered the inaugural address, sharing his vision of bringing together pharma professionals, R&D experts, CXOs, and academicians to accelerate advancements in…
Shots:Variational AI has entered into a collaboration with Merck to design and optimize novel small molecule candidates against two undisclosed targets using Variational AI’s Enki platformAs per the deal, Variational AI will leverage its fine-tuned Enki platform trained on Merck’s proprietary data to generate & optimize small-molecule candidates for Merck’s targets, with Merck…
We are now halfway through 2025, and it’s not too late to highlight the practices and trends that are shaping and will continue to shape the biopharma landscape this year. In 2024, we navigated the 4 biopharma trends that exerted vehement force in the industry and shaped the course of healthcare practices. Last year, the…
In the CXO Talks podcast, PharmaShots engaged in a riveting dialogue exchange with Colin Banas, Chief Medical Officer at DrFirst. Colin highlights the evolution of DrFirst from becoming a leader in the e-prescribing space to an end-to-end medication management company Colin talks about its collaborators, Wise Hospice Options, achieving a new milestone by reducing the…
Shots: Developments in healthcare technologies are setting new standards at present and encouraging exploration into emerging technologies to advance care and enhance the lives of patients globally Digital Twins are virtual replicas of objects, individuals, or systems spanning their life cycles The article introduces the role of digital twins in the healthcare system, the advantages,…
Shots:Nosis Biosciences has entered into a strategic collaboration with Janssen Biotech (subsidiary of J&J) to design & develop cell-targeted RNA medicines
The collaboration leverages J&J’s drug discovery & clinical expertise as well as Nosis’ Connexa platform to design drugs with extra-hepatic access to multiple & hard-to-target cell types involved in chronic diseases
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Shots: The biopharma industry faces several challenges, including digital transformation, regulatory compliance, and managing large volumes of data Intelligent automation plays a vital role in drug discovery, clinical trials, manufacturing, and commercialization, helping optimize operations and better meet customer needs Astrix CEO Dale Curtis Jr. discusses the role of AI and machine learning in global…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming ophthalmology, bringing unprecedented precision and safety to eye surgeries. The integration of AI-driven technologies into procedures like LASIK and cataract surgery is revolutionizing patient outcomes, reducing complications, and setting new standards in vision correction. Advancements in machine learning and surgical robotics enable ophthalmologists to perform complex operations with enhanced…

