Switzerland Five decades since its founding, Helsinn has recently undergone one of the most consequential transformations in its history. Executive Chairman Riccardo Braglia and Group CEO Melanie Rolli reflect on a period marked by strategic separation, operational reinvention, and renewed therapeutic ambition. From navigating a near-collapse to redefining the company’s role…
Puerto Rico We’re not just building facilities—we’re building the future of medicine, where innovation is inclusive, access is equitable, and every breakthrough brings us closer to a healthier world. Biopharmaceutical innovation is advancing rapidly, yet inefficiencies in development and manufacturing continue to slow progress. OcyonBio, under the leadership of CEO Robert Salcedo,…
Hong Kong In recent years, the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology (HKIB) has entered a new phase, shifting from the groundwork of facility-building to the clinical delivery of locally manufactured CAR-T therapies. Managing Director Gina Jiang reflects on this transition and shares how early operational lessons are in forming a wider platform…
Saudi Arabia As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious healthcare transformation under Vision 2030, the Ministry of Health is playing a central role in reimagining the nation’s approach to health and wellness. Fahad bin Abdulrahman AlJalajel, His Excellency, the Minister of Health, outlines key milestones in the shift toward a value-based healthcare system,…
Global Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International, shares her insights into the growing global challenge of the disease and the urgent need for action across all income settings. In this interview, she discusses the importance of post-diagnosis support, the burden on caregivers, the impact of stigma, and the role of governments…
China As a result of its ageing demographic, China has seen a sharp rise in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The country’s AD patients over 60 already total some ten million and as the population ages, that number is expected to climb. A new report from Selesta looks at the country’s current standards…
Australia Australia will shortly have its latest national election, and we are again seeing pharmaceuticals being front and centre in the campaign. The starter’s gun has been fired for the 2025 Australian federal election, which will be held on Saturday, 3 May, just 5 days after Canada’s forthcoming national election.…
Brazil After a globe-trotting career that led him to diverse global affiliates, the long-term Takeda executive Rodrigo Rodriguez is going full circle. Returning to where he began his career at the Japanese drugmaker, Rodriguez will be taking on a country full of opportunities and challenges. With more dengue cases than anywhere…
Saudi Arabia It’s crucial that we focus on collaboration rather than individual achievements. By working together, we can change the narrative around chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, making meaningful progress in managing this condition, shaping the future of care both locally and globally. Melvin D’Souza, Corporate Vice President & General Manager…
Hong Kong In our field, success is not defined by short-term remission alone, but by long-term disease eradication. Our goal is always a cure, not prolonged management. After decades spent advancing paediatric oncology in Hong Kong, Professor Li Chi Kong has increased his focus toward the frontier of cell and gene therapies, spearheading…
Hong Kong For anyone seeking a place where world-class science and a balanced lifestyle can coexist, Hong Kong offers a uniquely compelling proposition. As China’s pharmaceutical landscape expands into innovative biologics, SPH Biotherapeutics (HK) – an R&D affiliate of Shanghai Pharma – is advancing a dual-targeting CAR-T platform with early clinical results…
Global Writing in the April 2025 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, Christopher Morrison and Richard Xie of RA Capital Management L.P., introduce the recently published cost-effectiveness analyses methodology which incorporates key value elements and drivers that are omitted or incompletely captured in traditional clinical outcome assessments. Accelerating scientific discoveries…
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