Precision Medicine

"We see an enormous opportunity to enhance disease tracking for improved population health during the COVID-19 pandemic," said Scripps Research Translational Institute's Dr. Eric Topol.

Deep Dive: Clinicians are integrating social factors, genomics and medical histories to better treat patients.

The pilot showcases an approach to AI integration that keeps impact on the radiologist's workflow to a minimum.

What are the issues that will make up the agenda over the next few years?

The five-year project will focus on enabling faster medical research innovations, protecting against global health crises and improving access to care, the company says.

Artificial intelligence will also continue to be a big focus, as it becomes more clear which startups are succeeding in their initial target sectors. VCs are also eyeing genomics analytics tools, as well as other more practical technologies.

“This is a big step forward in personalizing cancer treatment and ensuring better patient outcomes,” said Professor Lim Chwee Teck, Mechanobiology Institute, NUS Biomedical Engineering.