Isomorphic Labs rethinks drug discovery with no labs, just AI
Endpoints News - 12-Dec-2024This aims to reduce development time but faces challenges in proving real-world success
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Discovering new drugs with AI-first approach
Isomorphic Labs is a new Alphabet company established with the mission to use AI to accelerate drug discovery, and ultimately, find cures for some of humanity’s most devastating diseases. Headquartered in London.
This venture is named 'Isomorphic' based on the idea that there may a common structure between biology and information science. As pioneers in the emerging field of ‘digital biology’, we look forward to helping usher in an amazingly productive new age of biomedical breakthroughs.
Visit website: https://www.isomorphiclabs.com/
Details last updated 06-Feb-2022
University Professor of Chemistry at Princeton University, winner of Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Formerly Executive Vice President at AstraZeneca, Board member at Isomorphic Labs, The Francis Crick Institute, and others
Chief Executive Officer at Francis Crick Institute, winner of Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
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