The convergence of four trends — some of which have accelerated due to the pandemic — is transforming the research industry.
Virtualization and disintermediation are changing access to research and its findings. Thanks to digital health and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), we now have more data than ever about our health. Perhaps most importantly, with the maturation of big data-driven tech and AI, we can now make sense of these massive data sets to drive better decisions, whether on personal health, policies, and/or business. Here is a look at each.