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NewsReflections and key questions on data and AI for healthFriday April 26, 2024The regulation and governance of AI, data and digital health was the theme for this year’s WYNG-Hatton conference.
BlogViruses for good – the case for phagesWednesday April 10, 2024The case for the widespread use of phage therapies is gaining momentum, with several significant reports published in the last few months. Using phages to tackle antimicrobial resistence is showing particular promise. In the blog, we look at the what needs to happen next to make these viruses work for good
BlogWhat do patents tell us about the nature and trajectory of medical AI?Friday April 5, 2024What can we learn by examining the patenting trends for medical AI or machine learning over 20 years? The answer is a surprising amount.
BlogRapid metagenomics looks promising to reduce AMR and sepsis in ICUThursday March 21, 2024Researchers in the UK have completed a study using portable benchtop DNA sequencing platform for a rapid metagenomics test to diagnose lower respiratory tract infections, which can often lead to additional complications, including sepsis.
BlogHeat and health – a role for genomics?Monday December 4, 2023Some of us are more vulnerable than others to heat stress, particularly the long terms effects. We have been investigating evidence for taking a genomic approach
NewsJourneys, experiences and best practices on computer modelled and simulated regulatory evidenceMonday December 4, 2023In the era of AI and digital health innovation, the importance and value of computer modelled and simulated evidence for clinical trials is increasing, yet uncertainty remains on its regulatory acceptability. New report examines whether and how increased regulatory acceptance of such evidence can be achieved.
BlogSynthetic health data, real regulatory challengeThursday October 5, 2023Synthetic health data is a new form of data generation which demands new regulatory approaches to deliver the benefits to patient care we all would like to see, argues Dr Colin Mitchell
BlogFragmentomics – the future of cfDNA testing?Tuesday July 4, 2023Outlining the work of Prof. Dennis Lo and his team on the emerging science of fragmentomics.
NewsNew Director for PHG Foundation announcedFriday April 21, 2023The PHG Foundation is delighted to confirm Dr Peter Mills as its next Director.
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