Andrew Hopkins, founder and CEO of Exscientia, invented and championed an algorithmic approach to drug design and drug discovery. He talks to In Vivo about artificial intelligence in the biopharma industry today and what lies ahead. 

Companies making blood-based cancer screening tests face a number of barriers to full market entry but getting a foothold of any kind can be the start of a path towards greater ultimate uptake.

In an environment replete with pricing and patient access pressures, top biopharma companies are building commercialization models that emphasize inclusive and diverse decision-making and that integrate digital tools with a human salesforce.

With a growing focus on clinical trial diversity, companies are looking for ways to recruit from historically marginalized communities. Machine learning may help meet these diversity goals. 

With the acquisition of Swiss biotech firm VectivBio in late June, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has firmly positioned itself as a gastrointestinal-focused company.

Israeli start-up 9xchange is removing some of the friction from the asset sale and acquisition process through its digital marketplace. A partnership with BenevolentAI is also helping users identify repurposing or indication expansion opportunities. In Vivo spoke with 9xchange CEO Anat Naschitz and Benevolent AI's Matthew Fujisawa.