Barcelona-based Almirall SA is deepening its reliance on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for drug discovery and development. The company, which specializes in dermatological indications, entered a three-year collaboration with Microsoft to employ the big tech’s GenAI and advanced analytics capabilities to analyze datasets and strengthen its own technology platform.
Almirall Goes All In On Generative AI
Dermatology-focused Almirall S.A. is partnering with Microsoft for generative artificial intelligence capabilities. It is the second generative AI-based collaboration announced by Almirall in several months.

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