ELLEN FLANNERY , EDITOR

For our cover story , we feature Abdulrahman Alasiri , Director of Biomedical Informatics at Novo Genomics . Based in Riyadh , Novo Genomics is one of Saudi Arabia ' s leading biotech startups . The organisation aims to harness genomics and multi-omics to develop personalised medical treatments for genetic diseases and the health and wellness of people across the region .

We explore the company ’ s integration of Lenovo GOAST , a tool focused on enhancing genomics processes . Alasiri sheds light on the transformative potential of the Intel Select Solution for genomics analytics in enabling precision medicine at a population scale , showcasing the remarkable results achieved .

“ After a thorough market evaluation , we determined that Lenovo GOAST was the ideal fit for our needs . By choosing a ready-made PC solution that ' s specially designed for genomics and bioinformatics , we avoided the significant cost and complexity of designing and building our own cluster ," Alasiri said .

The advent of microelectronics and Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) has opened the door for the development and application of neural implants – devices inserted into the brain or nervous system to monitor or directly influence their activity . Such technology is revolutionising the treatment of neurological disorders but also creating complex ethical and legal challenges .

We find out more on page 44 .

On page 25 , our Editor ’ s Question asks : should we consider self-diagnoses through commoditised technology a power or a failure ? We hear from three experts from DNAPal , Reddie & Grose and Velaris Counselling .

Being a firm believer in conservative and minimally invasive dentistry , awardwinning restorative and cosmetic dentist , implantologist and expert in her field , Dr Sara Amini . Keeps up to date with technologies like computer-aided design ( CAD ) and 3D printing . Dr Amini discusses the influence of technology on the evolution of dentistry on page 32 .

This month ’ s Industry Investigation continues the focus on dentistry .

TO OUR MONTHLY MAGAZINE

Intraoral and IOL Scanners Market in terms of revenue is poised to reach $ 1.0 billion by 2028 , according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets . On page 39 , we speak to multi-award-winning dental surgeon and Forbes Business Council Member , Dr Nilesh Parmar , Co-founder of the Implant Academy , on the intra-oral scanning revolution taking place .

We also have a range of ‘ intelligent ’ pages , which feature the latest in Artificial Intelligence , cloud , wearable technology , robotics , security and Virtual Reality .

I hope you enjoy this issue and if you would like to contribute to any future editions then please do not hesitate to contact me .

Ellen Flanner , Editor

Read more on page 48 .

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