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Posted: 20 june 2026

Owkin, Sanofi expand AI collaboration to build drug development AI agents

Owkin and Sanofi are expanding their artificial intelligence collaboration through a multi-year agreement to co-develop AI-enabled biopharma agents for drug research and development. Read more here.

First AI-designed 'universal vaccine' tested in humans: UK researchers

The trial marks the first time a vaccine whose active ingredient was entirely designed by AI has been tested in humans, researchers at the University of Cambridge in the U.K. The experimental jab is intended to be a "universal vaccine"…

Alzheimer’s blood test around ages 53-69 may help detect early cognitive decline

One tool that doctors are beginning to use to help predict a person’s Alzheimer’s disease risk in its earliest stages is through blood tests that search for specific biomarkersTrusted Source in the blood. Now, a new study published in The Lancet,Trusted Source primarily funded by the…

Celebrating the GIANT Health Past Sponsors & Exhibitors Driving Healthcare Innovation

Every year, GIANT Health brings together a powerful ecosystem of organisations working across NHS transformation, digital health, life sciences, procurement, and healthcare innovation. The strength of the event lies in its partners — the sponsors and exhibitors who bring cutting-edge…

Guiding the Future of Healthcare Innovation: The GIANT Health Board of Advisors

Behind every successful ecosystem is a group of experts helping shape its direction, ensure relevance, and maintain its focus on real-world impact. At GIANT Health, this role is fulfilled by our Board of Advisors — a distinguished group of senior…

The NHS National Procurement Show: Redefining How Healthcare Innovation Is Bought, Scaled, and Delivered

Procurement is no longer just a back-office function in healthcare — it is one of the most powerful levers shaping how the NHS adopts innovation, improves efficiency, and delivers better outcomes for patients. At the heart of this transformation is…

Integrated Care Systems: Reimagining How the NHS Delivers Joined-Up Care

The NHS is undergoing one of the most significant structural transformations in its history. At the heart of this change are Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) — partnerships designed to bring together hospitals, primary care, community services, local authorities, and other…

The Future Hospital: Designing Smarter, Safer, and More Connected NHS Spaces

Hospitals are no longer just physical buildings where care is delivered — they are becoming intelligent, interconnected ecosystems designed to support patients across the entire care journey. As the NHS faces growing pressure from rising demand, workforce shortages, and the…

AI in Healthcare: From Experimentation to System-Wide Transformation

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept in healthcare — it is already embedded across clinical workflows, hospital operations, and patient-facing services. But as adoption grows, the conversation is shifting. Healthcare leaders are no longer asking “What can AI…

The 4 Major Shows at GIANT Health 2026: A Festival of NHS Innovation

GIANT Health Event 2026 is not a single conference — it is a multi-layered healthcare innovation festival bringing together NHS leaders, clinicians, innovators, policymakers, and investors under one roof. Across two days, the event is structured around four major shows,…

Barry Shrier: Driving Global Healthcare Innovation Through GIANT Health

Behind GIANT Health is a vision that has grown into one of UK’s most influential healthcare innovation ecosystems — and at the centre of it is Barry Shrier, CEO and Founder of GIANT Health. A serial entrepreneur, innovator, and business…

Microsoft partners with Mayo Clinic to develop frontier AI model for healthcare

Microsoft announced a strategic partnership with Mayo Clinic to develop and deploy a frontier AI model specifically for healthcare, combining Mayo Clinic's clinical expertise with the tech giant's technologies. Read more here.

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