Image Analysis Group (IAG), a globally recognized imaging clinical research organization, and Alimentiv, a leading gastroenterology-focused CRO, announced a strategic partnership on May 3, 2025, to revolutionize gastroenterology drug development through advanced AI-powered imaging solutions.
The collaboration integrates IAG's award-winning DYNAMIKA AI platform and novel AI histology endpoints into Alimentiv's comprehensive clinical trial services, promising enhanced efficiency and innovation in GI drug development. This partnership combines Alimentiv's three decades of gastroenterology trial expertise with IAG's cutting-edge artificial intelligence capabilities.
Enhanced Imaging Capabilities for GI Trials
The partnership introduces sophisticated AI-driven image analysis capabilities specifically designed for gastroenterology applications. IAG's DYNAMIKA platform provides quantification of mucosal healing and inflammation severity, augmenting traditional scoring methods and cell counts with reproducible data that enables sponsors to explore novel drug candidates' effects at the cellular level through Whole Slide Image (WSI) analysis.
"The introduction of IAG's AI-driven quantitative histology readouts expands Alimentiv's digital pathology portfolio of biomarker solutions for sponsors targeting mucosal healing and inflammation within GI diseases," according to the partnership announcement.
Proven Track Record and Global Reach
Alimentiv brings substantial experience to the collaboration, with over 30 years of GI trial management and operations spanning more than 60 countries. The company offers comprehensive Phase I-IV clinical trial services, including protocol design, site network optimization, regulatory strategy, medical imaging, and precision medicine services. Their capabilities are further strengthened by AcelaBio, their CAP/CLIA accredited histopathology laboratory.
IAG contributes its DYNAMIKA platform, which is BSI-certified and SOC II Type I compliant, providing AI-driven imaging analysis, central review, and real-time dashboards for radiological images. The platform has been validated through more than 700 trials since 2007 across multiple therapeutic areas including immunology, bone health, neurology, and oncology studies.
Advanced Technology Integration
The DYNAMIKA platform's integration into Alimentiv's services represents a significant advancement in gastroenterology clinical trial capabilities. The AI-powered system enables real-time visibility on trial progress, ensures clean data for regulatory submissions, and maximizes patient recruitment speed while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity.
Clare McNally, Chief Commercial Officer at Alimentiv, and Jason Attanucci, Chief Commercial Officer at IAG, emphasized the partnership's potential to transform how gastroenterology trials are conducted and analyzed.
Industry Impact and Future Implications
This collaboration addresses critical needs in gastroenterology drug development by providing more precise, reproducible measurements of treatment efficacy. The combination of Alimentiv's established clinical trial infrastructure with IAG's innovative AI technology creates a comprehensive platform for sponsors developing novel GI therapies.
The partnership enables deeper insights into histologic changes and drug response, potentially accelerating the development timeline for new gastroenterology treatments. By leveraging AI-driven endpoints and automated data management processes, the collaboration aims to reduce investment risk and accelerate study outcomes for biotech and pharmaceutical sponsors.
Both organizations maintain their commitment to advancing patient care through innovative clinical research methodologies, with this partnership representing a significant step forward in the application of artificial intelligence to gastroenterology drug development.
