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insitro, a pioneer in machine learning–driven drug discovery and development, and Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY), today announced the next phase of their collaboration to discover new molecules with potential as new treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

insitro, a pioneer in machine learning for drug discovery and development, today announced a new collaboration with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to develop advanced machine learning models that can accurately predict key pharmacological properties of small molecules, including their behavior in vivo. This effort aims to address longstanding challenges in drug development where such properties have traditionally been slow and costly to determine through experimental methods in the lab.

insitro, a machine learning-enabled drug discovery and development company, and the INSIGHT Health Data Research Hub at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, today announced a new collaboration to advance drug discovery. The collaboration will develop a novel AI foundation model to aid in genetic discovery of new ocular biomarkers for precision patient segmentation and therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative and related conditions.

insitro, a machine learning-enabled drug discovery and development company, today announced it has received $25 million from Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) representing both the achievement of discovery milestones and the selection of the first novel target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that was identified and validated by insitro. The companies signed a collaboration agreement in 2020 to discover new therapies for this disease that lacks any disease modifying treatment.

insitro, a machine learning-enabled drug discovery and development company, today announced the execution of three strategic agreements with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) focused on advancing potential new medicines for metabolic diseases, including metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), based on targets identified by insitro using the company’s AI/ML-based platform.

insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced the appointment of Emily Fox, Ph.D., as senior vice president of AI/machine learning. In this role, she will oversee those areas as well as data science and computational biology, inclusive of data modalities that span genetics, omics, imaging, clinical data, and molecular design. Dr. Fox, a professor in the Department of Statistics and Department of Computer Science at Stanford University, has made groundbreaking contributions in the application of machine learning in healthcare, with her pioneering work directly translating into patient impact.

insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced that Amy Abernethy, M.D., Ph.D, has joined the company’s board of directors. Dr. Abernethy, who has dedicated her career to transforming clinical development to drive innovation for patients, brings deep expertise having held a number of leadership roles in biotech, drug policy, and as a former practicing hematologist-oncologist and palliative medicine physician.

insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced the appointment of S. Michael Rothenberg, M.D., Ph.D., as chief medical officer. In this new role, which begins in February, Dr. Rothenberg will lead all aspects of clinical development, including strategy on clinical trial design; oversee medical affairs, pharmacovigilance and regulatory affairs; and drive translational biology.

insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced that Daphne Koller, Ph.D., founder and CEO, will present a company overview, including recent business and research highlights, at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. PT.

insitro, a machine learning-powered drug discovery and development company, today announced that Philip Tagari has been appointed as chief scientific officer. Tagari joins insitro following a 24-year career at Amgen, where he has led the organization's research platforms for over a decade as vice president, research - therapeutic discovery.

insitro, a machine learning-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced the formation of a scientific advisory board (SAB) composed of industry leaders in their respective focus areas. insitro’s SAB brings broad expertise across gene editing, genetics and genomics, machine learning, molecular design and liver and central nervous system diseases. SAB members will work closely with the insitro team to provide insights and guidance into the advancement of insitro’s technologies and development programs.

insitro, a machine learning-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with the appointments of several industry leaders:

insitro, a machine learning-driven drug discovery and development company, today announced that Tom Stocky has been appointed as vice president of product. Mr. Stocky has spent the majority of his career working in technology, including at Facebook, Google, and most recently in a technology-focused role at Denali Therapeutics. In his role at insitro, he will lead product strategy, planning, and user experience for insitro’s data systems and software tools.