Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. How the Trump administration could affect the life sciences industry The incoming Trump administration may promote increased mergers and acquisitions activity in the biopharma sector due to a less restrictive ... READ MORE >
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Medtech executives discuss regulatory collaboration, AI, strategic funding and more
What’s on the minds of the world’s top medtech executives? I recently attended AdvaMed’s medtech conference in Toronto to explore that question. The following includes some key takeaways from the event. Governmental agencies and medtech sector demonstrate a positive working relationship As someone who ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of July 22, 2024
Each week we highlight five things affecting the life sciences industry. Here's the latest. Extreme heat and its impact on medicines Extreme heat can affect the efficacy and safety of medicines, potentially causing them to degrade or lose potency if not stored properly, according to experts. ... READ MORE >
5 things to know in life sciences: Week of Feb. 5, 2024
This week we highlight the acquisition of a contract manufacturing organization to meet the high demand for GLP-1s, the funding of Australian medtech startups, and a shift in pharma from large deals to smaller acquisitions. We also examine the investment into the psychedelic medicine industry. ... READ MORE >
Artificial intelligence, shifting content habits: Media companies navigate WGA strike
Streaming and TV companies may have an easier time navigating the Writers Guild of America strike this summer than they have had during past labor stoppages, but disruption will be more significant if the strike continues into late summer and fall. WGA members began striking in early May, seeking ... READ MORE >
To harness AI, law firms need a solid data foundation
The term artificial intelligence was first coined in the 1950s. But until recently, the adoption of the technology was confined to fantastical Hollywood movie scripts, or it appeared in the musings of a select few software engineers and innovative CIO strategists. Today, artificial intelligence is a daily ... READ MORE >
Financial services update: Q4 banking, AI-powered funds, regulatory proposals
In the latest installment of our monthly financial services update, we take a look at banking results from the fourth quarter of 2022, artificial intelligence-powered funds, and two regulatory proposals. Q4 banking results The bank failures of early March have changed the landscape for financial ... READ MORE >
Generative AI: Disruptive or flawed innovation for real estate?
It’s hard to imagine the passage above is a direct output of innovative technology, ChatGPT. We were intrigued by what the chatbot driven by generative artificial intelligence could tell us about digital transformation in real estate, and it took only seconds for it to come back with the ... READ MORE >