Saudi Arabia Baraya Extended Care is reshaping Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system, addressing critical gaps in long-term care and rehabilitation with bold innovation and a scalable vision. Backed by TVM Capital Healthcare Partners, it integrates advanced technologies and strategic partnerships to redefine specialized care while aligning with Vision 2030. As CEO Jad Halaby…
Mexico Mexico has long been considered a relatively appealing destination for clinical trials and, in recent years, has participated in more than one percent of global drug development research, generating an economic outflow of over 240 million dollars per annum in the process. Indeed, most of the major biopharma multinationals now…
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is rapidly shaping its future as a global research powerhouse, channelling unprecedented resources into translational research, clinical trials, and genomics. At the heart of this transformation is the Saudi NIH, driving 13 key research priorities and forging strategic global partnerships. Speaking at The Global Healthspan Summit (GHS 2025)…
Puerto Rico Could the future of metastatic cancer treatment lie in a groundbreaking compound developed in Puerto Rico? Dr. José F. Rodriguez-Orengo, CEO of MBQ Pharma, leads the development of MBQ-167, a first-in-class therapy designed to disrupt cancer progression. As the company navigates challenges in funding, it is also paving the way…
Brazil A roundup of the biggest stories from Brazil’s pharma industry, including Teuto’s cannabis manufacturing deal with MediPharm; Eurofarma’s AI-based epilepsy joint venture with SK Biopharmaceuticals; EMS’s increased stake in Hypera after a failed merger attempt, and Quantoom, Univercells and Fiocruz’s RNA-based vaccine production collaboration. MediPharm Labs Enters Landmark Commercial…
Europe James Riddle of Advarra, writing in the January 2025 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, looks at how the EU’s AI Regulation will impact clinical trials in Europe. In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare and clinical research, regulatory bodies are racing to keep pace. The…
USA While the year’s tally of green lights from the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) is lower than the previous year’s, 2024 saw several long-awaited therapies reach the finish line. Oncology remained the single largest focus area among last year’s endorsed therapies and as opposed to 2023 when…
Europe Jazz Pharmaceuticals is about to open a new chapter in its history. As long-standing CEO and co-founder Bruce Cozadd prepares to step down for retirement, the neuroscience and oncology-focused company begins its search for a new leader and gets ready to commercialize recently FDA-approved HER2-targeted bispecific antibody, Ziihera. End…
China Dr Yingjia Zhang and Simon Hua of leading China-based CRO Biometas delve into the company’s rapid expansion in the preclinical space, strategic growth plans, and its positioning in the global CRO market. Focused on both organic growth and potential acquisitions, Biometas is leveraging a strong client base in the US…
Mexico Monica Palomanes, General Manager of Roche Mexico, discusses her journey within the company and the shift from traditional sales to a collaborative approach with Patient Journey Partners. She addresses challenges in access and diagnosis within Mexico’s fragmented healthcare system, while recognising the country’s potential for clinical research due to the…
Global Almost 2,500 attendees flocked to Madrid last week for the 2024 edition of Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD). The first European edition of the conference since 2018 was punctuated by a mood of excitement, with Leqembi (lecanemab) – the second drug that targets Alzheimer’s disease progression by reducing amyloid…
Puerto Rico The Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical Investigation (PRCCI) is a non-profit organisation offering specialised clinical trials services. Executive director Dr Amarilys Silva-Boschetti shares key developments since she last spoke with PharmaBoardroom in 2020, including the creation of a new clinical research centre with trials set to begin in 2024 and…
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