Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million

Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million Financing to Launch Foundation Model for Small Molecule Drug Discovery

New funding to fuel market expansion of compute efficient foundation model for biopharmaceutical companies Press Release – February 20, 2025 – VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Variational AI, the company behind Enki™, an advanced foundation model for small molecule drug discovery, today announced the completion of its oversubscribed $US5.5 million Seed extension round. Enki™ empowers biopharmaceutical chemistry teams to efficiently discover and optimize novel hits and … Continue reading Variational AI Announces Oversubscribed $5.5 Million Financing to Launch Foundation Model for Small Molecule Drug Discovery

Atomwise Appoints Steve Worland, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer

Atomwise Appoints Steve Worland, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer

Proven Pharmaceutical Executive Brings Over 30 Years of R&D Experience to Supercharge the Company’s Next Phase of Growth Seasoned Biotechnology Leader Mike Varney, Ph. D., Appointed as Lead Independent Director of the Board Press Release – SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 – Atomwise, a leader in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) to advance small molecule drug discovery, today announced the appointment of Steve … Continue reading Atomwise Appoints Steve Worland, Ph.D. as Chief Executive Officer

Syngenta and TraitSeq

Artificial intelligence is speeding up the development of the next generation of biostimulants

Syngenta Crop Protection and TraitSeq announce a pioneering collaboration which could help farmers transition to more sustainable practices. Press Release – January 09, 2025 – BASEL, Switzerland & NORWICH, England – Syngenta and the pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) company TraitSeq are combining forces to use the full power of AI for the development of innovative, high-performance biostimulants. Syngenta, a world leader in developing the next … Continue reading Artificial intelligence is speeding up the development of the next generation of biostimulants

IDRx

GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire IDRx, Inc.

Press Release – January 13, 2025 – PLYMOUTH, Mass. – GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and IDRx, Inc. (IDRx) today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which GSK will acquire IDRx, a Boston-based, clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing precision therapeutics for the treatment of GIST. Under the agreement, GSK will pay $1 billion upfront, with potential for an additional $150 million success-based … Continue reading GSK Enters Agreement to Acquire IDRx, Inc.

BIOTECANADA

BIOTECanada Welcomes New President & CEO

Press Release – January 10, 2025 – OTTAWA, Ontario – On behalf of the Board of Directors of BIOTECanada, Chairman Oliver Technow is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Zatylny as the incoming President & CEO of BIOTECanada, representing the biotechnology ecosystem in Canada. “Her experience in leading a national industry association equips her with valuable insights and expertise that will drive BIOTECanada’s ongoing … Continue reading BIOTECanada Welcomes New President & CEO