Computer Science Meets Medicine in Drug Discovery

AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare worldwide. In drug discovery, AI has already shown success. Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and the UK-based AI company Exscientia developed DSP-1181 to treat obsessive compulsive disorder. In clinical trials for treatment of solid tumors, the clinical-stage, AI-powered biotech BERG's BPM31510 (ubidecarenone) has already been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the FDA to treat pancreatic cancer and epidermolysis bullosa, a rare skin disorder causing blistering. AI-led drug discovery for COVID-19 is also in the works.