Novartis partners with Microsoft to use AI in drug development - STAT

Novartis and Microsoft have inked a five-year deal to use artificial intelligence to design molecules, personalize medication dosing, and optimize the manufacturing of CAR-T cancer therapy, the two companies announced Tuesday. The partnership, whose financial terms were not disclosed, marks the latest and one of the more high-profile signs of the inroads that tech is making into drug development. It promises benefits for both sides: Novartis (NVS) will get Microsoft's help in mining data in search of insights that could help it save and make money, while Microsoft will get a chance to refine its own software for use in the life sciences. Unlock this article by subscribing to STAT Plus and enjoy your first 30 days free! STAT Plus is STAT's premium subscription service for in-depth biotech, pharma, policy, and life science coverage and analysis.