Pharma Pulse 1/13/25: The Path to Improve DEI in Clinical Trials, AI Improves Breast Cancer Screening/Detection & more

The Path Ahead to Improve DEI in Clinical Trials

While there has been a number of recent initiatives put into place to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in clinical trials, there is still a considerable amount of room for improvement.
AI Improves Breast Cancer Screening and Detection Rates in Real-World Study

Inclusion of AI improved detection and reduced instances of false-positive test results.

Power Companies Reach $16.4 Billion Deal as AI Drives Energy Use Up

Constellation Energy’s deal to buy Calpine is being driven by fast-rising demand for electricity in part by the technology industry’s investments in artificial intelligence.

GoodRx Offering Free Telehealth Appointments to Los Angeles Residents Affected by Wildfires

GoodRx announced it is offering free online healthcare provider visits to California residents impacted by the wildfires devastating Los Angeles County. Starting today, Angelenos can use the code LA-GOODRX-CARE to be seen by a licensed medical provider on GoodRx Care for a variety of conditions.

Jennifer Hawks Bland on LinkedIn

I had the opportunity to sit down with Pharmaceutical Executive’s CEO Mike Hennessy Jr. to participate in their “Profiles in Medicine” interview series. It was great to connect with Mike for a conversation on my career journey, the unique strengths of New York as a biotech hub, as well as what’s top of mind for NewYorkBIO and spotlight our work to advance research and development for the life science community. I am always thrilled to talk about the NY life sciences ecosystem!

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