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Algeria Nadia Oka-Bousbia of bioMérieux Algeria discusses the affiliate’s important role within Algeria’s fight against infectious diseases and the training of health managers, difficulties surrounding import restrictions, and the company’s constantly-evolving strategy for the future.   These are exciting times for bioMérieux locally. We understand that earlier this year, your global…

Algeria Radwa Terbeche, general manager of Amgen in Algeria discusses the potential for biosimilars in Algeria and the company’s role in developing a local clinical research infrastructure.   What has been your journey to becoming country manager of Amgen Algeria? By education I am a pharmacist specialized in industry. After graduating,…

Cyprus Varnavas Varnava, the founder and director of Biotronics, highlights the importance of diversification when operating in a small market, as well as discloses his future plans for the company and the competitive advantage that makes Biotronics the partner of choice for leading medical technology companies, aiming to venture into the…

Cyprus Philippos Patsalis, CEO and founder of NIPD Genetics, tells the story of the creation of Cyprus’s first ever biotech company and all its accomplishments after seven years of existence. He also expands on the necessity to bring more innovation into the Cypriot market.   Can you introduce the history behind…

Cyprus Vakis Frangos, managing director for commercial operations at Delorbis, walks us through the unique history of the company as one of the few local manufacturers in the island as well as his strategic vision to strengthen Delorbis’ brand on the global scene. After four years of existence, Delorbis is already…

Cannabis In a move to capitalize on a global market projected to exceed USD 60 billion by 2024, Cyprus has joined a growing number of European nations in legally permitting the cultivation and provision of medical cannabis.   The Republic will grant two 15-year licenses to private medical cannabis cultivators to…

Hong Kong Prof. Michael Yang, an accomplished scientist and start-up expert, introduces the goals of the fast-growing Biomedical Sciences Department of City University Hong Kong. He unveils the contribution of Hong Kong to the Greater Bay Area in the biomedical field, while analyzing the key elements to change so the region can…

Hong Kong Ian Huen, founder and CEO of Aptorum Group, discusses why Hong Kong was the ideal location to base the company, its exciting development pipeline and his unique management philosophy. Ian, with your asset management background, could you share what inspired you to establish Aptorum Group in 2016? My biotech journey…

Cannabis Founded in 1998, GW Pharmaceuticals is a true pioneer in cannabinoid medicines and the only pharmaceutical company with a license to cultivate cannabis in the UK. “While people were wary of cannabis, they became very aware that it was treating patients with severe conditions, where other medicines had either failed…

Japan It is said that ostriches have the strongest immune system of any animal in the world. Because of this, they have shown great promise in preventative healthcare in humans and the beauty industry. The antibodies are resistant to higher pH levels and can remain active even when exposed to heat…

USA Theranos the US biotech start-up is to be dissolved after bad-blood tests exposed. Theranos was set up in Silicon Valley in 2004 by 19-year-old founder Elizabeth Holmes who was considered as a young trailblazer in the biotech industry. She was a student at Stanford University when she imagined the idea for…

Algeria Sofiane Achi of El Kendi, one of Algeria’s leading pharma manufacturers, discusses the fresh ideas he has brought back to the company following a stint at Boehringer Ingelheim, manufacturing upgrades, and the country’s readiness for biosimilars. You decided to return to a company that you already know very well. How…