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In the fast-paced realm of pharmaceuticals, where innovation can mean the difference between life and death, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape of drug discovery and development. Mati Gil, CEO at AION Labs , stands at the forefront of this revolution, pioneering the use of AI to tackle the challenges inherent in the pharma industry.
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