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TCB Team is a group of domain experts and writers focused on biotech, healthcare, and AI. They deliver original, high-signal coverage tailored for industry professionals, investors, and researchers. With a neutral and independent voice, the team transforms complex developments into clear, actionable insights.

110 articlesMostly Regulatory & Policy and Biopharmaceutical Industry

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How Bessemer Sees 2026 Shaping Up as Healthcare AI’s Breakout YearAI in Drug Discovery

How Bessemer Sees 2026 Shaping Up as Healthcare AI’s Breakout Year

The healthcare AI sector is poised for significant expansion in 2026, with transformative impacts expected across clinical applications, value-based care models, and data infrastructure. Bessemer’s insights underscore a surge in AI-driven innovation that could reshape patient care and health system efficiencies.

TCB TeamTCB TeamJan 23, 2026
The New Gold Rush in Brain ScienceHealthcare Investment

The New Gold Rush in Brain Science

The world of brain science is experiencing unprecedented growth and interest from investors and innovators alike. Enabled by breakthroughs in biomarkers, brain mapping technologies, and AI applications, the field is moving rapidly. This in-depth analysis explores the current landscape of neuroscience investment and innovation, highlighting key trends and insights from the recent JPM26 conference.

TCB TeamTCB TeamJan 22, 2026
Congress Revives Bipartisan Health Care Proposal Including Drug Middlemen ProvisionsRegulatory & Policy

Congress Revives Bipartisan Health Care Proposal Including Drug Middlemen Provisions

After previously being stymied, elements of a bipartisan health care package have reemerged in Congressional discussions. Central to the proposal are updated regulations on pharmacy benefit managers and strategies to mitigate drug pricing inflation, reflecting the complexity and urgency in reforming the U.S. health care system.

TCB TeamTCB TeamJan 20, 2026
Bariatric Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Medications for Type 2 Diabetes Across Income LevelsBiotech Innovation

Bariatric Surgery Outperforms GLP-1 Medications for Type 2 Diabetes Across Income Levels

A recent study analyzing diabetes management outcomes has provided compelling evidence that bariatric surgery delivers better control of type 2 diabetes than GLP-1 medications irrespective of patients’ income levels. This insight carries significant implications for the approach to diabetes care and healthcare policy.

TCB TeamTCB TeamJan 20, 2026
JPM26: Galapagos' New CEO Is Here to Finally Turn The Ship AroundBiopharmaceutical Industry

JPM26: Galapagos' New CEO Is Here to Finally Turn The Ship Around

Galapagos, a biotech company with decades of history, has faced turbulent times in recent years. The appointment of Henry Gosebruch as CEO signals a turning point with significant resources at his disposal to redirect the company's trajectory. This article explores the challenges faced by Galapagos, the new leadership’s outlook, and the broader context of the biopharmaceutical industry as it navigates through evolving market dynamics.

TCB TeamTCB TeamJan 19, 2026
Navigating Regulatory Alignment in Biotech: Insights from JPM26 Spotlighting FDA Agreements and ChallengesRegulatory & Policy

Navigating Regulatory Alignment in Biotech: Insights from JPM26 Spotlighting FDA Agreements and Challenges

The 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference illuminated critical themes in biotech regulatory affairs. Companies conveyed a collective push for harmony with the FDA concerning clinical trial protocols and expedited approval pathways. Nonetheless, the conference also underscored ongoing regulatory complexities through cases like Atara’s recent therapy denial.

TCB TeamTCB TeamJan 19, 2026