Deciphex, a Dublin-based digital pathology company, has entered into a Collaboration Agreement with Novartis to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based approaches with potential to transform preclinical pathology assessments in drug discovery and development. The collaboration seeks to develop a suite of AI tools that streamline the pathology evaluation of toxicological and efficacy studies.

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the launch of Patholytix Foresight, a non-clinical AI decision support tool developed in collaboration with Deciphex, an innovator in pathology AI. By combining Deciphex’s unique digital pathology solutions with Charles River’s robust non-clinical pathology programs, clients of both organizations will have access to the technology-driven capabilities to accelerate primary evaluation and peer review in toxicologic pathology assessment, enhancing decision-making in drug discovery and safety assessment.