This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-role-of-big-data-in-developing-new-medicines. Drug development is one of the most crucial — and time-consuming — processes in medicine. Here's how big data can help. Check more stories related to data-science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/data-science. You can also check exclusive content about #big-data, #drug-discovery, #medicine, #drug-development, #artificial-intelligence, #healthcare, #pharmaceutical, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @zacamos. Learn more about this writer by checking @zacamos's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Developing a new medicine takes an average of 12 years, but big data can improve every stage of the process. It helps fuel AI drug discovery, identify underserved needs, streamline clinical trials, and monitor for potential issues.