Global Scans · Healthtech · Weekly Summary

• [New] A University of Texas at Austin research team funded by the National Institutes of Health and in a partnership with Bay Area biotech company Metagenomi Thereaputics has developed a smaller pair of molecular scissors for gene editing that could make site-specific delivery within the body possible. EurekAlert!
• [New] Investment opportunities abound in technological innovations and the integration of AI and IoT in healthcare systems, with emerging markets in Asia Pacific expected to exhibit the fastest growth due to increasing healthcare investments and technological adoption. The Niche Research
• [New] Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Risks Remote patient monitoring systems generate continuous streams of sensitive personal health data that represent significant cybersecurity and patient privacy risks in North America healthcare environments. Mobility Foresights
• [New] As patient-centered care models gain prominence and consumer health technology familiarity increases, remote monitoring program enrolment and engagement across North America will grow. Mobility Foresights
• [New] As digital health infrastructure investment grows, the technical readiness of healthcare systems to deploy and scale remote monitoring programs across North America will improve. Mobility Foresights
• [New] On Truth Social, the President announced a new 4.5-billion-dollar manufacturing investment from Eli Lilly for sites in Indiana, which will focus on genetic medicine. Daily Trump Report
• [New] Ultimately, in 2026, the digital foundations will be built for genomic services that are equitable, accessible and useful for all. CapGemini
• [New] With advancements in technology and wider adoption, we can expect smarter systems, better accessibility, and improved healthcare services for people around the world. Tech Vanya
• [New] As next-generation solid-state battery technology matures toward aerospace application readiness and lithium-ion energy density continues to improve, battery performance constraints on eVTOL commercial viability in Taiwan will progressively diminish. Mobility Foresights
• [New] By 2026, consultants are expected to use AI-enabled tools for research, analysis, drafting and insight generation as a standard part of their work. Vencon Research
• [New] AI adoption in manufacturing could generate between $1.2 trillion and $2 trillion in value annually. EitBiz
• [New] By 2026, we can expect to see a surge in the development of personalized therapies for conditions such as cancer and rare genetic disorders, significantly improving public health outcomes. Devigon Tech
• [New] In healthcare, ECRI listed misuse of AI chatbots as the top health technology hazard for 2026, warning that general-purpose systems can produce misleading medical answers with a tone of authority. Startup Fortune
• [New] As generics expand access and ongoing research clarifies long-term outcomes, healthcare systems will adapt to prioritise obesity treatment, ultimately improving population health and quality of life worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Generic formulations - particularly from Indian, Chinese and Brazilian manufacturers - are expected to expand access significantly following patent expirations between 2026 and 2031 [36. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Surveyed healthcare leaders most often cite administrative efficiency as the domain with the greatest potential for both generative AI and multiagent workflows. Daily AI Mail
• [New] While healthcare systems face unique challenges and opportunities, international collaboration and knowledge sharing can help accelerate the adoption of 5G technology and drive continuous innovation in healthcare delivery globally. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In Europe, countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden are exploring the potential of 5G-enabled smart hospital technologies to improve healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] In 2026, Samsung could go deeper into skin-based detection, with broader nutrition insights and potentially even noninvasive glucose monitoring - one of the long-standing holy grails of wearable health tech that may finally be showing progress. CNet
• [New] The study in JAMA Network Open found prediabetic adults with certain variations in the vitamin D receptor gene had a 19% lower risk of developing diabetes when taking a high daily dose of vitamin D. Futurity
• [New] By 2027, over 1 billion smartphones equipped with generative AI features will be shipped, marking a significant transition from cloud-based processing to on-device intelligence, facilitated by advanced chipsets such as MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The California Workforce Development Board's $18.6 million in High Road Training Partnerships awards will reach at least 4,600 Californians in healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and the clean economy. The Skills Agenda

Last updated: 10 May 2026