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Optra Health iPhronesis Knowledge Automation for Clinical Genomics

Mar 23, 2017

Optra Health has launched iPhronesis Knowledge Automation for Clinical Genomics. The platform uses advanced natural language processing algorithms and deep machine learning in addition to the iPhronesis Cognitive Workbench to automate literature and data review. It includes data connectors to public databases, such ClinVar, and repositories, such as PubMed and OMIM. It includes an intuitive user interface and simple workflow so consumers can adopt the software quickly and efficiently, the company said.

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