AI for R&D: Episode 2 | Introduction to Drug Repurposing

The promising technique of drug repurposing is gaining attention from across the pharma industry, not only for reducing time and cost, but also lowering risk in the process of developing drugs for cancers and other rare illnesses — ultimately getting life-saving treatments to patients faster. Nathan Sommerford, Global Lead of AI for Drug Discovery & Development at IQVIA, discusses the basics of drug repurposing and how this approach is rapidly expanding in this latest podcast.