May 21, 2024 12:05 am
Deloitte Expands Biosecurity and Public Health Expertise Through Acquisition of Gryphon Scientific; Insights from Beth Meagher Provided

In recent news, Deloitte has completed the acquisition of Gryphon Scientific in order to expand its capabilities in biosafety, biosecurity, public health, and emergency preparedness and response. As part of the acquisition, Deloitte will integrate Gryphon’s team of scientists, programmers, data analysts, public health specialists, and planning and policy professionals with expertise in scientific communications, modeling, data science, and risk assessment.

The collaboration between the two companies will focus on developing artificial intelligence applications through Deloitte’s Federal Health AI Accelerator. These applications will aim to enhance public health and safety measures and assist clients in preparing for chemical threats, biothreats, and other biological emergencies.

Beth Meagher, who serves as the U.S. federal health sector leader and principal at Deloitte Consulting, expressed excitement about the addition of Gryphon’s professionals and leadership to the consulting firm. She emphasized that this move enhances Deloitte’s data analytics and advanced tech capabilities and will enable them to support federal agencies in safeguarding national security and public health.

Meagher added that their federal health practice is committed to leading the way for U.S government and public services (GPS) by leveraging AI-enabled technology and scientific expertise. This will ultimately strengthen their ability to help government leaders protect the nation

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