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The pair will research how aging and the environment impact skin, and develop new digital diagnostic tools for dermatology. 

Also: Truepill launches a COVID-19 test coverage platform for insurers, and 23andMe extends its partnership with GSK.

This news comes just months after Exscientia went public. 

Also: Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health partners with Papa. Verily and biopharma-company Sosei Heptares announce a research collaboration. Pharma-focused accelerator PharmStars’ next cohort will focus on neurological diseases.

The company said it plans to put the funds towards further developing its Mantarry platform. 

Pharma companies continue to team up with startups and invest in AI for drug discovery. 

The acquisition agreements come about a week after the digital pharmacy finalized its purchase of another specialty pharmacy, Infusicare Canada, Inc.

The 10-week program was focused on clinical trial innovation. 

Three experts from AI, analytics and population health IT vendor Health Catalyst share their predictions, which can help CIOs and other health leaders prepare for the year ahead.

The pharma giant’s Digital Health Partnership Program welcomes new innovators in mental health, women’s health and more.