Accenture Invests in Ocean Genomics
By Adam Kohlhaas
, a Pittsburgh-based bioinformatics startup, recently announced that it has received a strategic investment from . Lead by co-founder, CEO and Herbert A. Simon Professor in the Computational Biology department at Â鶹´å, Carl Kingsford, Ocean Genomics uses efficient software, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) to assist biopharma companies in improving diagnostic and clinical approaches in personalized medicine.
Accenture, a professional services company that specializes in information technology and consulting, announced their investment in Ocean Genomics in February. As a part of the investment, Ocean Genomics joined Project Spotlight, Accenture Ventures’ engagement and investment program that will provide the startup access to a vast network of global companies, data and expertise. Ocean Genomics will work with Accenture to advance their life sciences programs.