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GOOGLE ENTERS HEALTHCARE PARTNERSHIP WITH ALCON FOR SMART CONTACT LENS INNOVATION
PHARMA GAZETTE, 15 July, 2014 In a significant development for the healthcare and technology sectors, pharmaceutical giant Novartis announced its collaboration with Google's innovation lab, Googlex, to develop smart contact lenses capable of monitoring blood sugar levels in diabetic patients through tear analysis. This partnership combines Alcon, Novartis' eye care division, with Google's advanced research capabilities to create a wearable device that wirelessly communicates with mobile devices for real-time blood glucose tracking.
We are thrilled to partner with Novartis in our mission to enhance the quality of life for millions of people, sd Sergey Brin, Co-Founder of Google. By merging technology innovation and medical expertise, we m to revolutionize disease management.
Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez emphasized that this alliance represents a pioneering effort beyond traditional health interventions:
This partnership marks a significant step towards our goal of integrating technology into healthcare solutions.
The collaboration, which awts regulatory approval, harness Google's expertise in miniature electronics and Novartis' prowess in healthcare and medical advancements. This marriage of pharmaceutical prowess with technological innovation is expected to bring about groundbreaking improvements in patient care.
Babak Parviz, one of the pioneers behind Google's smart lens project and Google Glass, announced his departure from Google to join Amazon in a recent post on Google Plus. Parviz contributed significantly to the development of glucose monitoring contact lenses equipped with an LED light that alerts when blood sugar is at or below specified levels.
Google's announcement about its smart contact lens project was made earlier this year, highlighting its commitment to developing technologies that can benefit millions of people.
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