🧠💊 AI in Drug Discovery: Transforming Pharma with Data-Driven Innovation Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing drug discovery by dramatically reducing the time and cost required to identify, develop, and test new drugs. Through machine learning, deep learning, and predictive modeling, AI accelerates everything from target identification to clinical trial optimization . ⚙️ How AI Is Used in Drug Discovery Drug Discovery Phase AI Applications Target Identification Analyze genomic/proteomic data to find druggable targets Hit Identification Screen millions of compounds using virtual screening Lead Optimization Predict how changes in chemical structure impact activity Preclinical Testing Forecast toxicity and ADMET (absorption, distribution, etc.) Clinical Trial Design Identify ideal participants and forecast trial outcomes Drug Repurposing Match existing drugs to new disease profiles 🔬 Key AI Technologies in Drug Discovery Technology Role in Drug Discovery Machine Lea...