11 Clinical Trials Defining Pharmaceutical Strategy in 2026
We've mapped the competitive, regulatory, and commercial stakes of the top 11 clinical trials that have defined pharma strategy so far in 2026.
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AI in Pharma: Why the Future of Healthcare Starts With Patients, Not Tech
Kate O’Reilly, President & Chair of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Dublin-Ireland Chapter & Healthcare Transformation Partner at Roche, discusses AI in pharma, patient engagement, and the future of healthcare innovation.
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Anthropic’s Big AI Drug Discovery Announcement
Anthropic's new drug discovery programme marks a strategic shift from sole AI software provider to active R&D participant. Here's what it means for pharmaceutical innovation.
How AI Is Reshaping Data Integrity in Pharma Manufacturing
Veragence CEO Nour AlSaleh discusses how AI is transforming data integrity in pharma manufacturing, regulatory compliance, the "human-in-the-loop" requirement, and patient safety in the era of AI-driven GxP systems.
Digital Measures in Clinical Trials: FDA vs EMA Pathways
Explore how novel digital measures gain regulatory acceptance in clinical trials, comparing FDA-structured pathways with EMA engagement-led frameworks.
FDA Draft Guidance on Gene Editing Safety (2026)
The FDA’s 2026 gene editing draft guidance could change your regulatory strategy. Explore the new NGS requirements for cell and gene editing therapies.
Real-Time Clinical Trials Are a Huge Competitive Advantage
Real-time clinical trials enable continuous data capture and faster decisions, improving how data is used in clinical trials. Here is what pharma leaders need to know.
AI in Pharma: Why the Future of Healthcare Starts With Patients, Not Tech
Kate O’Reilly, President & Chair of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Dublin-Ireland Chapter & Healthcare Transformation Partner at Roche, discusses AI in pharma, patient engagement, and the future of healthcare innovation.
AI in Pharma: Hype vs. What Actually Works
Expert Lara Masad explains why pharma leaders miscalculate AI investments and how to build a defensible validation strategy.
Could Biological Age Become Pharma's Most Important Biomarker?
New research shows biomarkers of biological age predict mortality and hospitalisation better than chronological age, opening new opportunities for pharma innovation.
Midjourney Medical: The AI Image Pioneer’s Unexpected Healthcare Play
Midjourney Medical is bringing AI, full-body imaging, and preventative care together. Could this unexpected move reshape healthcare delivery?
How Low Can They Go? Clinical Trial Success Rates
Clinical trial success rates have declined sharply over the past 20 years. This analysis examines what the data reveals about the drug approval rate and phase-by-phase attrition.
The AI Bioweapons Risk: We Cannot Afford to Look Away
The risk of AI being used to create a bioweapon is a serious concern for pharma biosecurity after researchers found AI-designed toxins can evade DNA screening. Here’s what you need to know about the AI and bioweapons risk.
