Quest Diagnostics Teams Up with Google Cloud, Moon Surgical's ScoPilot Gets FDA Clearance, Navina Raises $55M - Life AI Weekly #10

Hi there, In this edition of Life AI Weekly, we're diving into the latest advancements in healthcare and life sciences AI. Quest Diagnostics has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance AI capabilities in healthcare, aiming to streamline processes and improve patient outcomes. Meanwhile, Moon Surgical's ScoPilot has received FDA clearance, marking a significant step forward in surgical robotics. Additionally, Medicines for Malaria Venture is collaborating with deepmirror to develop an AI platform that could revolutionize malaria treatment. On the business front, Navina has secured $55 million in Series C funding to further its AI-driven healthcare solutions. Stay tuned as we explore these stories and more in the world of AI-driven healthcare innovations.

Navina has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives to enhance its AI technology and expand in the U.S. healthcare market. Arlo has secured $4 million in seed funding to develop affordable health insurance solutions for small businesses using AI technology. Brainomix has completed a £14M Series C funding round to enhance its AI imaging technology for stroke and lung fibrosis, aiding in expanding its presence in the US and increasing clinical adoption.

ReactWise is leveraging AI to enhance chemical manufacturing, potentially cutting drug production time by 60%, with $3.4 million in pre-seed funding secured. Tech Mahindra and NVIDIA have partnered to develop an AI solution for drug safety management. Olio Labs research indicates sex-based differences in GLP-1 obesity drug effects. Medicines for Malaria Venture and deepmirror collaborate on an AI platform for drug discovery in low- and middle-income countries.

DePaul University and Rosalind Franklin University have partnered to award $180,911 in grants for AI-driven biomedical research. The funding supports projects addressing healthcare challenges through AI innovations.

Prendio-BioProcure has launched new generative AI and workflow automation tools to improve procurement processes in biotech, aiming to reduce inefficiencies and enhance focus on research.

Quest Diagnostics partners with Google Cloud to enhance healthcare services with AI. Keralty launches K-AI, a global health ecosystem leveraging AI. Foxconn showcases AI and robotics innovations at NVIDIA GTC 2025.