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Aug 18, 2026

Imagene AI Joins Proscia Ready Partner Alliance to Advance AI-Powered IHC Companion Diagnostics Development

Imagene AI has joined the Proscia Ready partner alliance, aiming to enhance the development of AI-powered immunohistochemistry (IHC) companion diagnostics through integration with Proscia's Concentriq platform.This collaboration will facilitate a more efficient operational framework for pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic assay providers, and contract research organizations (CROs) involved in companion diagnostics. By leveraging Imagene AI's advanced image-analysis capabilities, the integration
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Aug 18, 2026

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Asimov Announces Cell Line Development Partnership with Kaigene to Advance Multispecific Antibody for Autoimmune Disease

BOSTON, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asimov, the company building an AI-native synthetic biology platform to advance therapeutic development, today announced a cell line development partnership with Kaigene, a biotechnology company pioneering next-generation antibody therapeutics for pathogenic antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases. The partnership covers a full cell line development campaign, from vector design and synthesis through the production and shipment of a high-titer research ce
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Aug 18, 2026

Munich-based Oceanloop nets up to €38.5 million to scale its land-based aquaculture technology

Oceanloop, a Munich-based innovator in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS), has successfully raised up to €38.5 million to expand its production capabilities for Giant Grouper in Europe.The funding comprises equity investments from Hatch Blue’s Blue Revolution Fund and Stolt Ventures, alongside a €32 million venture-debt facility from the European Investment Bank. This financial backing is aimed at supporting Oceanloop's transition from research and development to large-scale commercial oper
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Aug 18, 2026

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Millions of Americans Are Already Using AI for Health Questions. Function Lets Members Bring Personal Biology Into the Conversation.

Function launches secure health connector that allows members to connect their health data with leading AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Function today launched its secure health data connector, marking a step forward in how people use AI to understand their health. The connector allows members to securely bring their lab results and clinician-reviewed notes into the AI platforms they already use, including ChatGPT, Claude, and
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Aug 18, 2026

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Fractal Wins US$17M+ Multi-Year AI Deal with a Fortune 500® U.S. Healthcare Organization

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fractal Analytics Ltd. (BSE: 544700) (NSE: FRACTAL), a globally recognized enterprise AI company serving Fortune 500® organizations, announced that it has secured a US$17M+ multi-year agreement with a leading U.S. healthcare enterprise to modernize its Data and AI foundation on Databricks platform and support its journey toward becoming an AI-ready organization.The engagement also encompasses 24 x 7 managed data operations, including the consolidation of s
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Aug 18, 2026

Copenhagen-based Again acquires US Geno to connect AI-driven discovery with industrial biomanufacturing

Copenhagen-based Again has acquired Genomatica, aiming to enhance the integration of AI-driven discovery with industrial biomanufacturing processes. This acquisition underscores a significant trend in the industrial biotech sector, where the focus is shifting from merely designing molecules to effectively engineering biological production systems.Again seeks to bridge the gap between discovering biological pathways and scaling them for economic viability in industrial settings. By incorporating
Robotic bronchoscopy tool and lung tissue sample in a clinical setting.

Aug 18, 2026

Johnson & Johnson MedTech nabs Monarch Quest 3 update for lung cancer detection

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA clearance of its Monarch Quest 3 software update, enhancing its robotic bronchoscopy platform aimed at lung cancer detection.This latest update marks the fourth major software release for the Monarch system in just 18 months, reflecting J&J's commitment to advancing medical technology in the fight against lung cancer. The Monarch Quest 3 improves planning, navigation, and targeting capabilities, allowing clinicians to be
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Aug 18, 2026

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IQVIA Ranked No. 1 Pharmaceutical Technology Provider by Everest Group

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQVIA (NYSE:IQV), a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries, today announced that it has been ranked No. 1 in Everest Group’s “Top 50™ Pharmaceutical Technology Providers” report for 2026.IQVIA earned the highest overall score among the 50 providers evaluated, receiving 96.8 out of 100. The ranking recognizes IQVIA’s broad technology coverag
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Aug 18, 2026

Adaptive Biotech co-founder raises $15M for new startup to rethink how AI trains on science

Harlan Robins, co-founder of Adaptive Biotechnologies, has launched a new venture, Harell Data, which recently secured $15 million in funding to address the challenges of AI training in life sciences.Robins identified a significant issue in the biotech sector: while substantial investments are made to generate high-quality research data, the creators of this data often do not receive adequate compensation when AI developers utilize these assets for commercial purposes. Harell Data aims to bridge
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Aug 17, 2026

What drives high AI scribe utilization rates?

U.S. healthcare organizations are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as a solution to ongoing staffing challenges and clinician burnout, with notable success in high utilization rates of AI scribes at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF).As detailed in a recent white paper by AMN Healthcare, the U.S. faces a significant physician shortage, projected to reach up to 86,000 by 2036, particularly impacting primary care and specialty fields. While nursing demands have stabilized, r
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Aug 17, 2026

Innovaccer, Mastek ink strategic partnership to scale agentic AI in healthcare globally

Innovaccer and Mastek have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the global reach of agentic AI in healthcare.Through this collaboration, Mastek will implement and adapt Innovaccer's comprehensive healthcare AI solutions in both new and existing markets. As part of this initiative, Mastek has joined Innovaccer’s Platinum GSI program, which is designed to expedite the deployment of their healthcare AI platform. The partnership is expected to leverage Innovaccer’s robust healthcare
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Aug 17, 2026

Johnson & Johnson wins FDA clearance for new robotic bronchoscopy software

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has unveiled Monarch Quest 3, a new software update for its robotic bronchoscopy platform, following FDA 510(k) clearance. This marks the fourth enhancement to the Monarch system in just 18 months, reflecting the company's commitment to advancing lung cancer diagnostics.The Monarch platform is designed to assist clinicians with real-time visualization and precise control during lung biopsies. The latest software iteration introduces significant improvements such as enha