Search Tag: Genomics
2024 09 Dec
The exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and healthcare is no exception. With applications ranging from diagnostics to robotic surgery, AI's potential relies heavily on the advanced computational capabilities of graphics processing units (GPUs). However, the rising demand for these specialised...Read more
2024 03 Nov
Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer globally and is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Despite advancements in medical research, the overall survival (OS) rate for lung cancer patients continues to be low, underlining the urgent need for more accurate diagnostic and prognostic tools. When used separately,...Read more
2024 04 Jun
International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra has launched a new diagnostic IT module for genomics within molecular pathology, developed in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Health System in the US. The new solution, now clinically live, enables hospitals to predict how an individual cancer patient may respond...Read more
2024 15 May
In healthcare and life sciences, where innovation is critical and time is of the essence, the fusion of NVIDIA's cutting-edge NIM (NVIDIA AI Microservices) with the vast capabilities of Amazon Web Services (AWS) heralds a new era of generative AI development and deployment. This synergy not only simplifies but accelerates the utilisation of optimised...Read more
2024 15 May
In healthcare and life sciences, where innovation is critical and time is of the essence, the fusion of NVIDIA's cutting-edge NIM (NVIDIA AI Microservices) with the vast capabilities of Amazon Web Services (AWS) heralds a new era of generative AI development and deployment. This synergy not only simplifies but accelerates the utilisation of optimised...Read more
2024 09 May
NVIDIA, primarily known for its groundbreaking GPUs in the gaming industry, has made significant strides in healthcare. While its foray into this sector might have initially caused confusion, the company has emerged as a key player, especially in the realm of AI-driven solutions. In recent years, NVIDIA has intensified its efforts, culminating...Read more
2020 19 Oct
Five years ago, the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group (ECOG-ACRIN) and National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health, jointly launched the NCI-Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (NCI-MATCH or EAY131), the largest precision medicine cancer trial to date. The objective was to match genetic abnormalities driving patients'...Read more
2019 22 Jan
Dr. Axel Schumacher, who has worked in the field of genetics for more than 20 years, says humanity is witnessing the beginning of a greatly exciting era of precision medicine . Of note, he expects the cost of genome sequencing a person to continue its downward trend – with costs recently falling below the $1,000 dollar mark and soon hitting the...Read more