In this episode, we delve into Congress's landmark health care agreement targeting pharmacy benefit management reforms, telehealth expansion, and increased science funding to enhance transparency, reduce costs, and improve access to care. Boston Scientific's $14.5 billion acquisition of Penumbra aims to bolster its vascular surgery market presence, while Zydus Lifesciences' acquisition of Agenus Inc.'s biologics facilities positions it in the CDMO sector. Owkin's CEO discusses leveraging AI for disease understanding, and the rising prevalence of Parkinson's disease highlights the need for gender-specific research. Agentic AI promises to transform drug development by 2026, and life sciences companies reaffirm their commitment to DEI initiatives. Finally, Massachusetts General Hospital's AI system shows promise in early cognitive decline detection.

Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/19/diabetes-study-bariatric-surgery-better-than-glp-1s/
• https://www.medtechdive.com/news/boston-scientific-penumbra-deal-takeaways/809988/
• https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/zydus-lifesciences-limited-completes-the-acquisition-of-agenus-inc-s-biologics-manufacturing-facilities-launches-zylidac-bio-llc-in-the-u-s
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• https://pharmaphorum.com/digital/agentic-ai-shift-rd-rp-will-deliver-first-predictive-drug-pipeline-2026
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• https://pharmaphorum.com/news/autonomous-ai-can-spot-cognitive-decline-medical-notes

In this episode, we delve into a groundbreaking study published in 2026 that challenges long-held beliefs about the genetic causes of vision impairment. The research reveals that many genes linked to inherited eye diseases rarely result in vision loss, prompting a reevaluation of genetic counseling and testing practices.

Next, we explore the new guidelines released by the European Medicines Agency and the U.S. FDA for integrating artificial intelligence into drug development. These principles focus on ethical alignment, human-centric design, and maintaining patient safety while fostering innovation.

We then shift to insights from JPM Week in San Francisco, where biotech leaders discussed the industry's shift from market risk to geopolitical challenges, emphasizing the need to adapt strategies in response to global events.

Meanwhile, Eli Lilly and NVIDIA have announced a $1 billion partnership to establish an AI co-innovation lab, aiming to revolutionize drug development and clinical processes through advanced AI technologies.

Finally, Fresenius Kabi and TQ Therapeutics have teamed up to enhance cell and gene therapy accessibility, integrating cutting-edge cell selection technology to streamline production and accelerate treatment availability for patients.

Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/5-key-takeaways-on-most-favored-nations-pricing-from-mjh-life-sciences-webinar
• https://pharmaphorum.com/news/ema-and-fda-agree-principles-ai-drug-development
• https://medcitynews.com/2026/01/how-does-geopolitics-affect-the-life-sciences-industry-3-executives-weigh-in/
• https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/jpm-nvidia-and-eli-lilly-announce-co-innovation-ai-lab
• https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/fresenius-kabi-tq-therapeutics-announce-cell-therapy-technology-agreement

In this episode, we explore key developments in the global life sciences and biotech sectors. Telangana is set to unveil its Next-Generation Life Sciences Policy 2026–2030 at the World Economic Forum, aiming to position itself as a top global life sciences hub. The U.S. biotech sector faces challenges from inconsistent funding and regulations, risking its global leadership. Lilly and NVIDIA announce a $1 billion AI-focused co-innovation lab in South San Francisco, while Illumina launches the Billion Cell Atlas to enhance AI-driven drug discovery. Hippocratic AI acquires Grove AI to boost its life sciences capabilities. Changes to the UK's Voluntary Pricing and Access Scheme are underway following a UK-US trade deal. Lastly, Rosanna Zhang from ACROBiosystems discusses the use of organoids in neuroscience research, offering new insights into brain disorders.

Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.metroindia.net/news/articlenews/telangana-to-unveil-next-gen-life-sciences-policy-at-davos-34250
• https://www.biospace.com/policy/opinion-trump-must-make-biotech-innovation-a-national-priority
• https://www.drugdiscoverytrends.com/lilly-and-nvidia-unveil-1b-co-innovation-lab-in-sf/
• https://www.genengnews.com/topics/drug-discovery/ai-and-drug-discovery-get-a-boost-from-illuminas-billion-cell-atlas-release
• https://pharmaphorum.com/news/hippocratic-ai-builds-life-sciences-grove-ai-buy
• https://pharmaphorum.com/market-access/changes-uks-vpag-non-submissions-should-be-key-metric-impact
• https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260114/Disease-responsive-nanoparticles-enable-ghrelin-mRNA-therapy-in-osteoarthritis.aspx

In this episode, we explore key developments from the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, where biotech companies made waves despite the lack of major announcements, highlighting the sector's ongoing growth potential. Chai Discovery's collaboration with Eli Lilly aims to enhance biologics discovery using AI, following a successful Series B funding round. VieCure secured $43 million to expand its AI-powered Halo Intelligence platform, emphasizing democratizing precision medicine. Applied Clinical Trials Online discusses the role of digital technologies in clinical trials, while NVIDIA's partnerships with Eli Lilly and Thermo Fisher aim to integrate AI into drug discovery and laboratory operations. NEJM AI examines cognitive biases in AI systems, stressing the need for fair and accurate applications. The New England Journal of Medicine highlights ethical considerations in medical AI, and JAMA Network Open evaluates AI's reliability in providing nutritional information. Finally, NVIDIA and Eli Lilly's $1 billion investment in an AI co-innovation lab promises to revolutionize drug discovery and manufacturing processes.

Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.statnews.com/2026/01/12/noubar-afeyan-letter-investors-jpm-2026/
• https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/chai-discovery-announces-collaboration-with-eli-lilly-and-company-to-accelerate-biologics-discovery
• https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/viecure-raises-43m-cancer-care-platform
• https://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/
• https://pharmaphorum.com/news/nvidia-announces-lily-thermo-fisher-partnerships-jpm
• https://ai.nejm.org/doi/abs/10.1056/AIcs2400639
• https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra2214183
• https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2813295
• https://hitconsultant.net/2026/01/12/nvidia-and-eli-lilly-launch-ai-co-innovation-lab-to-reinvent-drug-discovery/

In this episode, we explore how data, AI, and capital are transforming the life sciences industry as 2026 begins. We start with Accenture and Salesforce's new AI-powered life sciences cloud, designed to streamline operations and improve decision-making. Next, we discuss Alexandra Beneville's appointment at Phreesia, enhancing their life sciences content strategy. We then highlight a company's expanded AI partnership to accelerate clinical development. Eytan Ellenberg delves into the complexities of drug causality, while Haisco Pharmaceutical's AirNexis spinout targets the Western market with a new respiratory treatment. We also cover a study favoring risk-based breast cancer screening over traditional methods. Finally, we examine the $4.9 billion funding surge in biotech as the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference approaches.

Stan Berteloot is a French-American journalist, marketing strategist, and AI expert based in Princeton, New Jersey. A University of Maryland journalism graduate, he navigates the intersection of storytelling, technology, and culture.

As Head of Strategy and CTO at Nytro Marketing, he pioneered AI-driven content creation, launching the AI in Marketing podcast. He also hosts Back in America, a podcast exploring American identity through in-depth conversations on race, misinformation, and AI ethics.

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📚 Sources:

• https://www.fiercebiotech.com/medtech/accenture-joins-salesforce-build-out-ai-powered-cloud-service-life-sciences-companies
• https://www.mmm-online.com/home/channel/phreesia-appoints-alexandra-beneville-vp-of-life-sciences-content-strategy
• https://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/view/medidata-biorender-announce-new-ai-partnerships-expanding-capabilities-life-sciences
• https://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/view/conference-calls-for-unity-in-addressing-artificial-intelligence-regulation-in-life-sciences-research-and-development
• https://www.biocentury.com/article/658026/haisco-steps-onto-global-stage-with-blue-chip-newco-deal
• https://www.managedhealthcareexecutive.com/view/top-3-opportunities-artificial-intelligence-healthcare
• https://endpoints.news/private-and-public-biotechs-go-on-4-8b-funding-spree-ahead-of-jpm/