On March 25, 2026, I attended MAX: Medical Affairs eXcellence Forum, Canada’s first forum dedicated entirely to medical affairs in biopharma. Organized by Agilis Health and held at the Sheraton Toronto Airport, it brought together 140+ professionals spanning Medical Affairs, Pharma, Clinical Research, Regulatory, and Medical Communications for a full day of candid, high-calibre conversation. …
In the first three articles of this series, we looked at AI where people can see it: reading scans and drafting treatment plans, tutoring students and simulating patients, and even helping design the next generation of medicines. But some of the most profound changes are happening out of sight, in the operating system of the …
Traditional drug development is one of the most expensive and failure-prone endeavors in science. Bringing a new drug to market typically takes over a decade, with cost estimates exceeding two billion dollars and failure rates upwards of 90% [1]. Less than 10% of target drugs even make it to Phase I Trials. AI is now …
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In the first article of this series, we looked at how AI is already reading scans, flagging sepsis, and even suggesting treatment options at the bedside. If diagnostic AI is reshaping how doctors practice, the next wave is reshaping how they learn. Large language models, generative tools, and virtual patient simulators are moving into medical education, promising more personalized, …
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At a time when women’s rights are under mounting pressure around the world, particularly in refugee and conflict‑affected settings, this year’s theme for International Women’s Day of “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” feels especially urgent; social media, global conflicts, and a 50% rise in the number of women and girls living in …
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