PubHive, a provider of scientific literature analysis tools, has launched a new platform called PubHive Navigator Enterprise Portal aimed at streamlining research and collaboration for life sciences companies.
The cloud-based portal consolidates internal and external content into a single access point. It integrates proprietary databases, public scientific data, and a client’s own documents. Users customize structured workflows specific to departments like pharmacovigilance and clinical affairs.
Powerful search and filters driven by artificial intelligence aid discovery and analysis. The goal is to save time and enhance decision-making through improved visibility into the latest biomedical insights.
“We’re helping life science teams work smarter through seamless access to comprehensive research resources,” said Raj Vaghela, CEO of PubHive. “Companies can break down silos and tailor literature analysis to their requirements via our secure platform.”
Addressing Pain Points
PubHive designed Navigator to address common pain points around disparate content systems, duplication of efforts across groups, and lack of customization. The flexible portal allows standardization of specific literature review procedures for functions such as drug safety.
“Researchers toggle between various data sources, interfering with productivity,” explained Vaghela. “We facilitate simplicity through a unified workspace connecting internal and external content.”
Navigator overlays machine learning capabilities onto raw information to accelerate relevance rankings and key data extraction. This allows researchers to quickly pinpoint papers and trials most pertinent to projects. Updates from key repositories such as PubMed automatically flow into the platform.
Competitive Edge
Literature review is vital for monitoring R&D trends across the industry. PubHive’s tool facilitates this competitive intelligence gathering via real-time alerts tailored to topics of interest. Scientists can keep tabs on the latest work published by rival companies.
The repository also enables archiving and sharing of proprietary research to capture institutional knowledge. “Capturing science expertise is crucial for employee development and ensuring continuity,” said Vaghela.
Additionally, the platform generates reports illuminating research patterns, productivity metrics, and areas needing improvement. Management can act on these insights for better resource allocation.
Traction and Next Steps
“We already count top biopharma names amongst our clients,” Vaghela noted. “The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, reinforcing our goal to continually enhance PubHive Navigator.”
The startup plans to double its technical team over the next year to accelerate platform development. It also aims to expand into more geographical markets and industry verticals.
“Any knowledge-driven sector can benefit from efficiently harnessing scattered content and extracting intelligence,” concluded Vaghela. “We have only scratched the surface of what’s possible.”