Ireland Niall Barron, director of the NICB, discusses the Institute’s research, which has included significant research into Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell engineering and the identification of micro-RNA mechanisms that can triple protein yields in some limited cases. Could you please introduce the NICB to our global readers and the Institute’s…
Switzerland Thomas Cueni of Interpharma, the Association of Pharmaceutical Research Companies of Switzerland, on the trend of major international companies developing significant operations in Switzerland; how 70 percent of employees at the top pharma companies are foreigners; and why the pharmaceutical industry is the exception to the rule when it comes…
Hungary While pharmaceutical products and healthcare financing dominate the majority of discussions surrounding the improvement of health outcomes, health literacy still remains a core issue that, if left unaddressed, may vary well hinder Hungary’s ability to push its health agenda forward and create a more sustainable system moving forward. According…
Switzerland Dr. Othmar Pfannes, founder and CEO of Genedata, a bioinformatics company headquartered in Switzerland delivering enterprise software, data analysis consulting, and business-process analysis services to the life sciences community, reveals some insights into Genedata’s business strategy and how ultimately their mission is to contribute to reducing the costs of drug…
Mexico José Reyes Baeza Terrazas, general director of ISSSTE (Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers) documents some of the institution’s key specificities that make it one of the most complete social security organizations in all Latin America, while he reveals his strategic priorities to ensure ISSSTE becomes a…
Switzerland Dr. Beat Moser, Director General of scienceindustries, the association representing the Swiss science-driven industries, and Jürg Granwehr, head of its pharma department, explain the open concept of scienceindustries, with science-based innovation at its heart; and why Switzerland is competitive in international life sciences markets. What are some of the unique…
Novartis Dr Ann Aerts, head of the Novartis Foundation, discusses the role the Novartis Foundation plays within low and middle- income countries across the world and how integrating digital health solutions can strengthen health systems and contribute to global health. We at the Novartis Foundation can leverage the expertise of…
Switzerland Lukas Engelberger discusses the challenges and benefits of the healthcare system in Switzerland and the Canton of Basel-Stadt, new milestones in dentistry and the organizational structure between the hospitals and the canton, as well as the federal and cantonal jurisdiction. You are now two years into your four-year mandate as…
Switzerland Carolin Hillebrand, country manager of Neurim Pharmaceuticals Switzerland, a neuroscience specialty company, discusses the launch of their lead product Circadin, the only IP-protected product providing a prolonged release formulation of melatonin for insomnia. Neurim Pharmaceuticals is an Israeli company focused on CNS, with a second office in Switzerland. Could you…
Biomed CEO of Biomed, Dr. Thomas F. Szuran discusses the keys to success for pharma SMEs and the importance of relationship management, investments, and a culture of internal dialogue. Could you start by introducing Biomed to our international readers? We represent companies which are not present in Switzerland directly. Some companies…
Switzerland Walter Steinlin describes the Federal Commission of Technology and Innovation as a catalyst for turning research into innovation. Based in Bern, Switzerland, the commission funds research institutes in corporate projects, and provides mentorship and coaching support for start-ups. Could you give our international audience an overview of the Federal Commission…
Switzerland Jean-Daniel Gerber, chairman of the board at SIFEM, explains why job creation should be the focus of DFIs (Development Finance Institutions) such as SIFEM; how ESG, environmental, social and governance issues, are key to a successful investment, and why we should focus on illnesses that are most prevalent in the…
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