Sorcero releases research from UCB and Lumanity showing an
increase in readability of medical literature from under 1% to 51%
for patients and providers using Sorcero PLS, built on Google
Cloud. New solution offers easy-to-understand summaries of complex
medical information
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sorcero, a leading Google Cloud healthcare
and life science ecosystem partner, has developed a revolutionary
generative AI (gen AI) solution for creating plain language
summaries (PLS) of complex scientific content. This innovative
approach aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and
public understanding, making critical information more accessible
to a broader audience.
As Sorcero continues to grow and innovate,
the company remains committed to its mission of improving the
accessibility and understanding of scientific research, ultimately
leading to better-informed patients and more effective
treatments.
Complex scientific and medical literature is often written in
highly technical language, making it inaccessible to the vast
majority of patients, caregivers, and the general public. Only 12%
of adults have proficient health literacy, according to the
National Assessment of Adult Literacy. In other words, nearly nine
out of 10 adults may lack the skills needed to manage their health
and prevent disease. This creates barriers to understanding
important research and can hinder informed decision-making about
health.
To help solve this problem, Sorcero leveraged Google Cloud's AI
technology, including Vertex AI and Gemini models, to strengthen
its Sorcero AI Platform, enabling faster and more efficient
analysis of vast amounts of scientific data. In fact, extensive
research conducted in collaboration with UCB, a patient-centric
Belgian pharmaceutical company, and Lumanity, a global leader in
medical and commercial life sciences services, validated the
effectiveness of Sorcero's AI-driven PLS solution.
"Our partnership with Sorcero allows us to realize the full
potential of expert guided AI, directed specifically at
accelerating the development and adoption of life-saving
therapies," said Michael Parisi,
Global Practice Lead, Medical Strategy and Communications,
Lumanity.
The research showed the collaboration increased the readability
of medical literature from under 1% to 51% for both patients and
providers. The findings, which are being released via a co-produced
scientific publication, poster, and a plenary presentation released
at the annual ISMPP conference, demonstrate that the Sorcero AI
Platform significantly improves the readability and accessibility
of scientific abstracts while reducing the time and effort required
to generate high-quality summaries.
"We are excited at UCB by breakthrough innovations in
communicating medical science to lay audiences. By piloting the
generative AI solution from the Sorcero AI Platform on Google Cloud
to create patient-accessible summaries and by publishing on this
novel patient-centric approach to research publication, we aspire
to achieve transparency and empower patients throughout their
healthcare journey." Christopher
Rapier, Head of Scientific Communication Excellence, UCB
Key findings from the UCB and Lumanity research included:
- Sorcero AI-generated PLS abstracts were significantly easier to
read than those written by medical writers across all readability
metrics.
- The Sorcero AI process saved medical writers more than 40% of
the time needed to create a PLS abstract and required less effort
than manual writing.
- Subject matter experts rated the quality of Sorcero AI-assisted
PLS abstracts higher than manually written ones, and physicians
preferred the Sorcero AI-generated outputs for use with
patients.
- Sorcero AI PLS abstracts were more readable and rated with
higher quality scores by both medical writers, patients, and
patient advocates compared to those written by medical
writers—including on compassion and empathy.
"Our mission at Sorcero is to democratize access to scientific
knowledge by leveraging the power of AI," said Walter Bender, Sorcero's Chief Scientific
Officer. "The results of this research validate our approach and
demonstrate the potential for Generative AI to revolutionize
scientific communication and patient engagement."
Sorcero's groundbreaking work has not gone unnoticed. Fast
Company recently recognized Sorcero as one of the Most Innovative
Companies in 2024 in the small and mighty category for companies
under 200 employees.
Sorcero's success is further bolstered by its strategic
partnerships. In addition to the company's collaboration with
Google Cloud, Sorcero has also partnered with USDM, whose
industry-leading AI assurance framework, promotes responsible AI in
life sciences - empowering teams to harness the transformative
potential of AI while ensuring ongoing compliance. Read the new
"Comprehensive Guide to Responsible AI for Life Sciences White
Paper here."
"Sorcero's unique application of Google Cloud's Vertex AI and
Gemini models dramatically improves the readability and
accessibility of complex medical literature, empowering patients
and providers to make informed decisions," said Shweta Maniar, global director, Healthcare &
Life Science Strategy & Solutions, Google Cloud. "We are
thrilled to see our platform enabling healthcare innovation, while
prioritizing compliance with crucial industry standards like Good
Publication Practice guidelines."
As Sorcero continues to grow and innovate, the company remains
committed to its mission of improving the accessibility and
understanding of scientific research, ultimately leading to
better-informed patients and more effective treatments.
About Sorcero
Sorcero's medical AI platform transforms life sciences
decision-making, accelerating patient access to life-saving
treatments. By harnessing insights from global medical data, we
empower industry leaders to deliver breakthrough therapies. Founded
in 2018 by pioneers in AI, public health, and personalized content,
Sorcero is a Certified B Corp headquartered in Washington, DC. Our innovation has been
recognized by over a dozen awards, including Fast Company's Most
Innovative Companies of 2024, and six foundational medical AI
patents. Learn more at: http://www.Sorcero.com.
Media Contact
Christine Myers, Sorcero, +1 202
571 4889, cmyers@sorcero.com, www.sorcero.com
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