blackthorn.ai
blackthorn.ai delivers full-cycle AI platforms for pharma, biotech, and healthcare, built by PhD-level experts in LLMs, bioinformatics, and multi-omics.
About
Blackthorn AI builds full-cycle AI platforms for biotech, healthcare, and life sciences — from proof-of-concept through production deployment. Their PhD-level team specializes in areas where scientific precision and software engineering intersect: drug discovery pipelines, multi-omics data warehouses, LLM-powered clinical agents, and HIPAA/GDPR-compliant AI infrastructure. The team includes researchers with publications in Nature, presentations at NeurIPS, and backgrounds spanning Google, Shell, and Bayer.
Founded in 2021 by Alex Gurbych, PhD, following award-winning AI research in genomics, the company has delivered 100+ projects and holds 400+ peer-reviewed publications across AI and natural sciences. Their White-Label Suite (WLS) of modular AI components enables faster deployment across research teams, CROs, and digital health companies. Directors cover the DACH and MENA regions, and they maintain partnerships with NVIDIA and a network of scientific advisors and investors.
What They Do
AI & ML Engineering
Custom model development covering LLMs, computer vision, and predictive models for life sciences use cases
LLM-powered agents for scientific and clinical workflows
AI-driven protein engineering and protein-protein interaction modeling
Bioinformatics & Multi-Omics
Multi-omics data warehouses and reproducible pipelines for R&D acceleration
Genome analysis platforms using AWS and GATK
Biomedical knowledge graphs and Graph-RAG systems
AI-based aptamer design
Healthcare AI & Predictive Systems
Readmission prediction, patient triage, and AI-assisted screening tools
Vision AI for medical imaging (e.g., breast cancer detection)
Voice AI and VR applications for digital health
MLOps & Cloud Infrastructure
Production-grade AI pipelines with modular MLOps architecture
Secure, enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure under regulatory standards
Startup & R&D Acceleration
Investor-ready prototypes for biotech startups via flexible AI modules
IT team extension with plug-and-play PhD-level AI talent
AI consulting for life sciences organizations
Services & Tech Stack
Services
- Custom AI App Building
- RAG Pipeline Development
- ML Pipeline Development
- AI Proof of Concept
- AI Use Case Identification
Tech Stack
Is This a Fit?
Biotech startups and digital health companies that need full-cycle AI product development — from PoC to production — with deep scientific rigor in areas like drug discovery, multi-omics analysis, or clinical AI.
Companies outside healthcare and life sciences looking for general-purpose software development, or teams needing pure SaaS integrations without custom AI model development.
Ideal Client
CTO or Head of R&D at a biotech startup or digital health company, Series A–C stage, with a specific AI use case in drug discovery, clinical workflows, or multi-omics data infrastructure and a need for a scientifically credible engineering partner.
Track Record
Founded in 2021, Blackthorn AI has 20+ PhD-level experts on staff, 100+ projects delivered, and 400+ peer-reviewed publications. The CEO holds a PhD in AI with 15+ years of experience and prior roles at Google, Shell, and Bayer.
Common Outcomes
- Cut genomics data processing time by 85% using AWS and GATK on a large-scale biopharma platform
- Replaced manual multi-omics data handling with automated, structured pipelines — reducing processing effort and error risk
- Delivered investor-ready AI prototypes for Series B biotech companies accelerating drug discovery
- Shipped 100+ AI projects across biotech and healthcare with 100% on-time delivery cited by multiple clients
Notable Clients
Use Cases
Case Studies
Accelerating Drug Discovery By AI-Driven Molecule Generation
Pharma & BiotechAccelerating AI-driven molecule generation for a Series B biotech company working on skin rejuvenation therapies.
AI Breast Cancer Detection Platform
HealthcareA digital healthcare platform incorporating Vision AI for breast cancer detection.
Centralized Multi-Omics Data Warehouse
Pharma & BiotechManual data handling replaced with automated, structured pipelines — reducing processing effort and error risk.
Genome Analysis Data Platform
Pharma & BiotechLarge-scale genomics platform for a biopharma company using AWS and GATK to cut data processing time by 85%.
LLM-Powered Healthcare Assistant and Immersive VR Health Studio
HealthcareVoice AI Assistant and VR App built for a HealthTech startup.
AI Drug Discovery Platform Using Multi-Omics Data
Pharma & BiotechMulti-omics AI data platform for drug, indication, target discovery and repurposing.
At a Glance
Location
Founded
2021
Team Size
11 – 50Typical Budget
$50,000–$199,999
Timeline
Varies by scope — investor-ready prototypes and MVPs delivered on lean timelines; full-cycle production platforms scoped per project requirements.
Delivery
RemoteEngagement
Project BasedStaff AugmentationPricing
$25 - $49Client Tier
StartupMid MarketRegions Served
Northern AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeWestern AsiaLanguages
English
Focus Areas
Specialties
Verticals
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| Category | AI Product Development | AI Product Development | AI Product Development |
| Location | Ukraine | Chino Hills, United States | San Francisco, United States |
| Team Size | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Client Tier | Startup | Startup | Enterprise |
| Delivery Model | Remote | Remote | Hybrid |
| Typical Budget | $50,000 – $199,999 | $5,000 – $50,000 | $500,000+ |
| Services | Custom AI App BuildingRAG Pipeline DevelopmentML Pipeline Development+2 | RAG Pipeline DevelopmentAI Workflow AutomationCustom AI App Building+2 | Custom AI App BuildingMulti Agent Workflow OrchestrationAutonomous AI Agents+2 |
| Tech Stack | LangChainAWS BedrockOpenAI API+1 | Not listed | OpenAI API |