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Representative image: AI-assisted biopharma research is becoming a bigger focus for drug developers as AstraZeneca licenses Owkin’s AI Scientist platform to support faster analysis of molecular targets, biomarkers, and novel therapeutic opportunities.

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How AstraZeneca’s Owkin deal could push agentic AI deeper into drug development

by Pallavi Madhiraju
May 14, 2026
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Pharma has too much data and too little time. AstraZeneca’s Owkin deal tests whether agentic AI can sharpen drug development decisions.

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