Alex Zhavoronkov
Coverage of Alex Zhavoronkov in the Nexus archive.
- Abu Dhabi lab advances AI search for non-opioid painkillers
Insilico Medicine, a biotech firm, leverages Abu Dhabi's AI computing resources to develop a non-opioid painkiller candidate, its second from the UAE facility. The drug, nearing human trials, could revolutionize pain treatment and is part of Abu Dhabi's broader strategy to attract biotech innovation through investments and infrastructure.
- Insilico Medicine, SK Biopharmaceuticals strike $2.5B AI drug discovery deal targeting neuroimmune therapies
Insilico Medicine and SK Biopharmaceuticals signed a $2.5B partnership to develop neuroimmune therapies using AI-driven drug discovery. Insilico will design candidates via its Pharma.AI platform, while SK Biopharmaceuticals handles late-stage development and commercialization. The deal includes potential milestone payments and royalties, marking Insilico's largest Asia-Pacific collaboration.