#breakingnews The Nobel Prize in #Chemistry 2024 has been awarded to David Baker “for computational protein design” and the other half jointly to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper “for protein structure prediction”. They cracked the code for the complex structures of proteins, which serve as life’s ingenious chemical tools. Proteins are vital to life, serving numerous roles in the body. Without proteins, cells would not have the structures or cellular machinery they need to maintain an internal balance, a process known as homeostasis. David Baker has successfully designed entirely new proteins, enabling the creation of innovative solutions for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and sensors. Meanwhile, the development of the AI model AlphaFold2 by Demis Hassabis and John Jumper has transformed the ability to predict protein structures, providing crucial insights into their complex forms and functions. This breakthrough is crucial for the future in tackling complex biological challenges. With the ability to predict protein structures and design novel proteins, humanity stands to benefit immensely across various fields. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eknNuN4C #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #healthcare #innovation #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #companiondiagnostics #VC #venturecapital The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences The Nobel Prize Animation: ©Terezia Kovalova/The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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Transforming the diagnosis of genetic disorders for better disease management
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AI-powered, vertically-integrated IVD certified technology for accurate, fast and affordable diagnosis of genetic disorders & beyond. There are 350 million people worldwide suffering from >10,000 genetic disorders / rare diseases, but <500 of these diseases have an approved treatment. The societal burden of the rare diseases exceeds €2 trillion, demonstrating an apparent unmet clinical need for better, faster & affordable Companion Diagnostics of rare diseases towards precision treatments. Today, the diagnosis of rare diseases, that takes on average 7 years, is based on the current sequencing technologies, has a high cost and complexity and leaves many patients undiagnosed. gMendel® is the only end-to-end cloud based technology that uses AI for accurate, fast & affordable diagnosis of multiple rare diseases & beyond. Moreover, gMendel®’s technology is automated, transcending the need for bioinformatician’s intervention, reducing the experimental errors & costs. This improves accessibility and has a potential to revolutionize genetic analysis without any change to current health care protocols. Compared to current available technologies in the market, our novel combination of genomics & AI makes our technology better, faster, and more affordable than any other in the companion diagnostics market. In 2022, gMendel® obtained CE mark under EU IVDD, becoming the world’s first IVD certified technology for human genetic disorders utilizing long read sequencing technology and AI. gMendel® has achieved Proof of Concept to detect deletions, insertions, point mutations by doing whole exome sequencing or DNA region customisation by amplicons or probes. We are currently in the process to commercialise our technology for Companion Diagnostics for Anemia, Epilepsy, Cystic Fibrosis & Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
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- Bioteknologi
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- 11-50 medarbejdere
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- Copenhagen, Hovedstaden
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#breakingnews The Nobel Prize in #Physics 2024 has been awarded to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton “for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks”. Artificial neural networks, originally inspired by the brain’s structure, consist of nodes that represent neurons and influence each other through connections similar to synapses. John Hopfield developed an associative memory network that can store and reconstruct images using physics principles, treating nodes as pixels and finding low-energy states to restore distorted images. Geoffrey Hinton built on this by creating the Boltzmann machine, which learns to identify features in data using statistical physics. This machine can classify images and generate new examples based on its training. Together, their innovations have significantly advanced machine learning and reshaped our understanding of artificial intelligence. These inventions are crucial for the future of artificial intelligence, as they enhance machine learning capabilities, leading to more advanced data processing and recognition systems that can transform various fields, including healthcare, driving innovation and improving diagnosis in medicine. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dyUfXAtg #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #healthcare #innovation #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #companiondiagnostics #VC #venturecapital The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences The Nobel Prize
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#breakingnews The Nobel Prize in #Physiology or #Medicine 2024 has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for the discovery of “microRNA and its role in post-transcriptional gene regulation”, a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated. The regulation of gene expression is one of the most exciting biological processes. Our chromosomes serve as an instruction manual for body cells, with each cell containing the same genetic code. However, different cell types, like muscle and nerve cells, exhibit distinct characteristics due to gene regulation, which determines which genes are active. The discovery of microRNAs, tiny RNA molecules, revolutionized our understanding of gene expression by highlighting their crucial regulatory role. The human genome contains over a thousand microRNAs essential for development and function. Gene regulation is vital for cell specialization, enabling cells to perform unique roles. Dysregulation can lead to serious diseases. Research on the roundworm C. elegans has led to breakthroughs in understanding gene activation during development, uncovering new principles of gene regulation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eFU7DuZf #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #healthcare #innovation #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #companiondiagnostics #VC #venturecapital Karolinska Institutet The Nobel Prize
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Driving Sustainability Through Automation with gMendel® At gMendel®, we are not just innovating healthcare—we are reshaping it with sustainability in mind. Our AI-driven platform is designed to dramatically reduce energy consumption and plastic waste in laboratories. On average, labs using our solutions can reduce their energy usage by up to 40% and cut plastic waste by as much as 70%. These reductions not only lower operational costs but also significantly decrease the environmental footprint of lab operations. By 2030, gMendel® aims to be in labs worldwide, contributing to substantial global reductions in energy and plastic waste. With these advancements, we are helping laboratories meet both efficiency and sustainability goals, setting new industry standards in healthcare. Through the power of automation, we are driving a more sustainable future in healthcare, aligning with global environmental goals while enhancing efficiency. Together with strategic partners in both the public and private sectors, we are setting new standards for sustainable growth in health tech. #Innovation #Sustainability #Automation #Regulation #Healthcare #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #PublicPrivatePartnerships #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #VC #venturecapital #companiondiagnostics
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Regulation vs. Innovation & Sustainability Lats week, our Co-Founder and CTO, Zoran Velkoski visited Bitkom to discuss the crucial balance between regulation and innovation—and how it ties directly to sustainability in healthcare technology. A huge thank you to David Schoenwerth and the Bitkom team for organizing insightful discussions and the invitation! As Zoran put it, “Innovation thrives with the right regulation. While some rules can hinder progress, strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors unlock new potential. By shaping regulations like the Data Act and AI Act to solve real problems, we can ensure AI-driven automation leads us toward a sustainable future.” At gMendel®, we’re reducing energy use and plastic waste in labs worldwide, aiming for a global impact by 2030. 🌍 The future of healthcare lies in automation, AI, and sustainability, and it can only be achieved by working together across sectors. #Innovation #Sustainability #Automation #Regulation #Healthcare #ClimateAction #EnergyEfficiency #PublicPrivatePartnerships #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #VC #venturecapital #companiondiagnostics
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Every year, September 29th is marked globally as World Heart Day ❤️ to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases and highlight the significant health challenges they pose, as many of us likely know someone affected by them. Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of global mortality, responsible for approximately 18 million deaths worldwide, mostly caused by myocardial infarction (MI). Alarmingly, 20% of MI survivors suffer a secondary MI within a year. A lack of awareness and unhealthy lifestyle habits significantly contribute to these fatal heart conditions. Currently, predicting secondary MI risk relies heavily on population-based factors. Standard risk scores like Framingham, though widely used, may not fully reflect individual risks due to the absence of accounting for genetic variations & lifestyle factors beyond age, sex, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and smoking status. To address this gap, a more personalised approach to predicting secondary MI risk is critical. gMendel® is experimenting on a method to predict secondary MI risks post-primary MI, integrating clinical biomarkers, genetic & epigenetic data, imaging, and lifestyle factors into a comprehensive multimodal AI model. #WorldHeartDay #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #healthcare #innovation #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #companiondiagnostics #VC #venturecapital Cardiovascular Research Foundation
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A recent report by Mario Draghi highlights the need for the EU to further strengthen its innovation ecosystem, suggesting the creation of an agency inspired by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This initiative aims to foster Europe’s competitiveness in disruptive technologies. The European Innovation Council (EIC), established in 2021 with a €10 billion budget, has made significant strides in supporting innovative projects and small and medium enterprises. However, the Draghi report encourages enhancing the EIC’s impact by granting greater autonomy to program managers and placing more emphasis on early-stage, breakthrough technologies—similar to the German Sprin-D model. This approach to accelerating early-stage innovation closely aligns with gMendel®’s ambition to provide a comprehensive, cloud-based solution powered by AI, enabling accurate, real-time, and cost-effective diagnosis of genetic conditions, ultimately improving patient outcomes and significantly reducing healthcare costs. 👉 Read more at: https://lnkd.in/eAk84kkG #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #geneticdisorders #screening #diagnostics #healthcare #innovation #Growth #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #companiondiagnostics #VC #venturecapital European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen European Commission Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)
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🚀 Exciting Milestone Achieved! 🚀 We are happy to announce the successful completion of the gMendel®Test SCAN pilot validation study, conducted in collaboration with Prof. Dr. Claus Højbjerg Gravholt at Aarhus University Hospital. This study involved 356 blinded samples including individuals with Klinefelter syndrome (KFS), Turner syndrome (TS), other disorders of sex development (DSD), and healthy donors. Once results from Phivea® were retrieved, the specific karyotype/disease for each of the samples was revealed. To calculate diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity, the number of true positive (TP), true negative (TN), false positive (FP) and false negative (FN) from four different sequencing runs were calculated. Key results from the Performance Evaluation Report include: ✅ Diagnostic Sensitivity: 95.4% ✅ Diagnostic Specificity: 97.8% ✅ Positive Likelihood Ratio: 2.39 ✅ Negative Likelihood Ratio: 0.0005 Our CSO, Dr. Carmen Garrido Navas, remarked: “The results confirm the robustness of the gMendel®Test SCAN methodology, with detailed metrics on sensitivity, specificity, and cost per test compared to existing methods.” Dr. Gjorgji Madjarov, our CAIO, highlighted: “These findings support commercial adoption and demonstrate competitive performance within the current landscape.” We are proud of the progress made and excited for the future of gMendel®Test SCAN in advancing genetic diagnostics and improving patient outcomes! #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #GeneticDisorders #Screening #Diagnostics #Innovation #AI #MachineLearning #CompanionDiagnostics #VentureCapital Aarhus Universitetshospital
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Researchers from the University Medical Center Göttingen and the University College London (UCL) have developed a blood test based on eight protein biomarkers that can predict Parkinson’s disease up to seven years before symptoms appear. Parkinson’s, a neurodegenerative condition affecting 10 million people worldwide, is becoming more common. The new test, which utilizes AI, achieved 79% accuracy in identifying individuals with REM sleep behavior disorder, a known risk factor for the disease. Early detection is vital, as once motor symptoms manifest, brain cells are already irreversibly damaged. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that eight specific proteins, associated with inflammation and protein degradation, were significantly altered in Parkinson’s patients. The machine learning model accurately identified both active and pre-symptomatic patients. Early detection is crucial not only for timely intervention but also for reducing economic and social burdens. 👉 Please read the original article here: https://lnkd.in/dY2xKxwr At gMendel®, we have developed a test that can identify genetic disorders with more than 95% accuracy. On Monday, we will publish key results from the Performance Evaluation Report from the pilot study with Aarhus University Hospital. Stay tuned! gMendel® aims to transform the landscape of genetic diagnostics, enabling faster and more reliable diagnoses, which ultimately leads to better patient outcomes and significant healthcare cost savings. #parkinsonsdisease #genetics #genomics #screening #diagnostics #rarediseases #geneticdisorders #healthcare #innovation #healthtech #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #companiondiagnostics #precisionmedicine #VC #venturecapital Universitätsmedizin Göttingen UCL Parkinson's Foundation Kevin Mills
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Navigating the Future of AI in Healthcare under the EU AI Act! At gMendel®, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of AI-powered healthcare solutions, and we’re excited to announce a major milestone in our journey toward compliance with the evolving regulatory landscape in the European Union. Our CTO and co-founder, Zoran Velkoski, said, “With the recent introduction of the EU AI Act, which sets out stringent guidelines for high-risk AI systems, we’ve taken proactive steps to ensure our gMendel®Test meets the highest standards of safety, transparency, and effectiveness.” As a pioneer in genetic testing, compliance is key, not only with the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) but also under this new AI regulation. Here is how we are refining our operations to align with the EU AI Act: · AI Policy & Governance - stablishing a robust AI policy to ensure data transparency and security in every phase of our processes. · Data Provenance & Tracing - implementing state-of-the-art techniques to ensure accuracy, traceability, and robustness in our machine learning models. · Bias & Cybersecurity - addressing bias in our models and strengthening cybersecurity protocols to protect patient data and maintain trust. · Feature Engineering & AI Impact Assessments - ensuring our AI-driven genetic testing remains effective, ethical, and aligned with patient care standards. We are already ISO 13485 certified and IVDR compliant, and we’re expanding our scope to adhere to the ISO 42001:2023 AI Management System as well. As we continue refining our processes, we remain dedicated to delivering safer, smarter AI-driven healthcare solutions that comply with the most stringent global standards. #HealthTech #Genomics #Genetics #RareDiseases #GeneticDisorders #Screening #Diagnostics #Healthcare #Innovation #Growth #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #CompanionDiagnostics #VC #VentureCapital