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basic research The president of the Mexican Society of Cardiology sat down with us to share his view of the cardiology medical field in the country, why Mexico needs to collaborate more with other nations to promote awareness of cardiovascular diseases and how prevention is the solution to most health issues.  …

basic research Considered one of the leading medical authorities in the country, David Kershenobich provides an overview about the new challenges faced by the Mexican healthcare system with the transition from infectious to chronic-degenerative diseases, how the institute is implementing new patient centered care models to encourage prevention of risk factors and…

commercialization Founder of Promedon Marcelo Olmedo discusses innovation in Cordoba, and the birth and success of Promedon, a flagship company of the region.   How do you see the importance of the relationships between the private sector and the universities as being a key to success in the region?  In order…

Biotech The CEO of Venter Pharma explains the challenges of bringing a diagnostic drug to the market, and how they hope to leverage the science behind their product, LacTEST, in various new forms and indications.   Before you came on board at Venter Pharma, the research for your product LacTEST was…

innovation Hakim Djaballah arrived to Institut Pasteur Korea in July 2014 with an aim to return to the French institute’s focus on infectious diseases. He outlines the complexities of Korea’s research industry and stresses the importance of knowledge-sharing for success.   What have been some of the most important changes made…

university The executive director of Latin America’s largest plasma fractionation plant, a publicly-funded laboratory within the 400 year old National University of Cordoba, discusses the organization’s social responsibility as a provider and leader for plasma derived therapies in the region, and their exciting pipeline of innovative biotech products.     How does Hemoderivados’s…

technology transfer The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) is the main organization in charge of the promotion of science and technology in Argentina. Santiago Villa and Marian Berenstein, general manager and general coordinator at CONICET’s tech transfer office, discuss the challenges of innovation in Argentina and the organization’s place on the…

technology transfer The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) is the main organization in charge of the promotion of science and technology in Argentina. Santiago Villa and Marian Berenstein, general manager and general coordinator at CONICET’s tech transfer office, discuss the challenges of innovation in Argentina and the organization’s place on the…

technology transfer The National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) is the main organization in charge of the promotion of science and technology in Argentina. Santiago Villa and Marian Berenstein, general manager and general coordinator at CONICET’s tech transfer office, discuss the challenges of innovation in Argentina and the organization’s place on the…

basic research Manuel Díaz-Rubio, honorary president of Spain’s Royal Academy of Medicine, traces the history of Spain’s medical community over the last few decades, and emphasizes the importance of the pharmaceutical industry to the careers of doctors and physicians across the world.   You were head of Hospital San Carlos’ gastroenterology unit…

innovation Joaquin Poch, president of the Royal Academy of Medicine of Spain, outlines the Academy’s history and current initiatives.   What are the objectives of the Royal Academy of Medicine and what are your own personal objectives as president? In order to answer this question we have to go back to…

basic research The executive coordinator of GACTEC maps the current level of science and technology in Argentina and outlines the country’s ambitions in this area, which is to have an impact on innovation at the international level.     When was the cabinet was founded and what exactly is its role? The Scientific Technological Cabinet…