Airfinity was invited to give an exclusive briefing at The White House on the rising threat of infectious disease outbreaks. Speaking to Dr. Paul Friedrichs and members of the Office for Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy and the National Security Council, The White House, CEO Rasmus Bech Hansen and VP of Biorisk Michelle Holko presented our latest analysis on the most imminent threats to the United States, including the detection of avian #influenza in US mammalian livestock, the impact of reduced #vaccine uptake on #measles cases, and #mpox clade IIb and clade I outbreaks. Airfinity uses AI-augmented simulations and forecasts to enable better risk assessment and earlier warning systems that support health, security, and defense goals for multiple G7 governments. To organise a briefing for your team, email us directly at contact@airfinity.com.
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The disease forecasting company, helping you track, predict, and simulate to achieve better disease outcomes.
About us
Airfinity tracks, simulates, and predicts population level disease outcomes in real time to inform decisions that can increase the global life span. Specialising in infectious diseases, Airfinity works with the entire life science ecosystem. Our suite of proprietary surveillance tools and forecast models analyse and predict disease outcomes. Spanning over 150 viral, bacterial and fungal pathogens, we use advanced meta science, statistics, epidemiology and machine learning solutions to dynamically understand true disease prevalence and underlying outcome drivers. By combining this with expert analysis and commentary from our team of scientists, engineers and researchers, we are able to produce actionable insights to reduce health and economic burden.
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http://www.airfinity.com
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- Information Services
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- 51-200 employees
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- London, London
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- Privately Held
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- 2015
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- Life Sciences, COVID-19, Data, Analytics, Forecasting, Cardiovascular, Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Biorisk, and Clinical Trial Data
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London, London WC2H 9BP, GB
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Japan is seeing the largest outbreak on record of streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). It's a bacterial infection which can cause necrotising fasciitis, also known as the "flesh-eating disease", that can happen if a wound gets infected. 1,100 cases have been reported in the first half of this year, more than the total number of cases in 2023. Airfinity forecasts the outbreak has likely peaked or soon will, but 1,000 more cases are expected over the next six months. What areas of Japan have the most cases, how does the outbreak compare to other countries and what are the approved medical counter measures? If you want to find out more, reach out to infectiousdiseases@airfinity.com
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A new more severe #mpox strain is spreading rapidly in the DRC, with concerns about the speed at which it might reach other countries. This new strain, mpox clade Ib, is believed to spread through non-sexual contact, making it more dangerous and transmissible than previous illnesses. With the #Euros2024 well underway, and the upcoming #ParisOlympics there are concerns of increased spread through the high volume of international travellers and large crowds. Our analysis shows Spanish football fans are most likely to spread mpox (clade IIb) during the euros. Reach out to infectiousdiseases@airfinity.com to learn more about mpox risk at these global events.
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Has the #pandemic somehow fundamentally changed us or the pathogens which surround us? That’s the question which has been sparked by Airfinity’s recent analysis on the scale of disease outbreaking resurging around the world. Our study shows over 40 countries or territories have reported at least one #infectious #disease resurgence that’s 10-fold or more over their pre-pandemic baseline. The Telegraph examine whether poverty and international conflict could be behind the outbreaks as well as vaccinations, immunity debt and climate change. Read the article below or visit our website to find out more. https://lnkd.in/ekTSnTSQ
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Is avian influenza becoming less deadly and does it mean less risk? New analysis shows that case fatality rate (CFR) has dropped to a 33% average over the last 9 years, from 62% pre-2015. While this may appear to be a positive development, a lower CFR typically signifies a better adapted #virus to a host. If this trend continues, it may signal #H5N1 becoming more suited for sustaining human-human infection. To learn more about the pandemic potential of H5N1, please get in touch via infectiousdiseases@airfinity.com
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More than 40 countries or territories have reported at least one #infectiousdisease resurgence that’s 10-fold or more over their pre-pandemic baseline. Airfinity and Bloomberg News have collaborated to analyse the global #data on #disease outbreaks, to better understand the scale of the issue and what's really driving it. We have identified three main factors contributing to these resurgences: falling #vaccination rates, overall decline in population #immunity and #climatechange. To see the full analysis, and explore our new interactive spike map showing the largest outbreaks across the globe, read the below article or visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eMb8bjvK
Yes, Everyone Really Is Sick a Lot More Often After Covid
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Today, Airfinity CEO and founder, Rasmus Bech Hansen, presented at Flagship Pioneering’s London event, Reimagining Immunisation: The future of 21st century vaccines. He joined a panel of other scientific leaders, regulators and policy makers including CEO of CEPI (Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations), Richard Hatchett, former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Seth Berkley and Lovisa Afzelius, Origination Partner at Flagship Pioneering. The discussion delved into the challenges of #pandemic readiness, #vaccine innovation and the need for #global surveillance and data-sharing mechanisms for vaccine development.
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Working within an ecosystem of innovation, our researchers are inspired to deliver leading-edge science for patients. Thanks to all who are dedicated to the strength and longevity of R&D for driving progress in cancer care. Check out this new report from Airfinity: https://msd.gl/3KvvOJP #MSDsponsored
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New analysis by Airfinity shows there has been a 300% rise in approved new #cancer treatments in the last two decades, with the US Cancer Moonshot Goal achievable by 2048. The findings come from the newly released 'Advancements in Oncology: A 20-Year Study of Breakthroughs, Treatments, and Outcomes', a report commissioned by MSD that takes an in-depth look at global cancer disease burden and drug approval trends over the past two decades. Click below to access the full findings of the analysis, including approval trends by both cancer type and product group, as well as Airfinity's forecasted rates of US cancer mortality rates. #ASCO2024 #drugdevelopment #oncology FDA European Medicines Agency American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Analysis shows a 300% rise in approved new cancer treatments in the last two decades, with US cancer moonshot goal achievable by 2048
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