AstraZeneca to acquire Modella AI to speed oncology drug research

Reuters
2026.01.13 17:00
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AstraZeneca has agreed to acquire Modella AI to enhance its oncology drug research using artificial intelligence. The financial terms were not disclosed. Modella AI's technology will support clinical development and biomarker discovery, addressing the complexities of oncology drug development. This acquisition marks the first by a major pharmaceutical company in the AI sector. AstraZeneca aims to integrate AI capabilities to improve patient selection for drug trials, potentially increasing clinical success rates and reducing costs. The deal follows a previous collaboration between the two companies.