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France Denmark and France are intensifying their cooperation in life sciences at a time when resilience, innovation and industrial capacity have become strategic priorities for Europe. In this interview, Hanne Fugl Eskjær, Denmark’s Ambassador to France, reflects on how complementary strengths in research, digital health and public-private collaboration are shaping a…

USA Loretta Beine, Senior Director of Industry Development for Life Sciences, Empire State Development (ESD) explains the organization’s broader role in growing New York State’s life sciences sector beyond direct funding. As New York State’s chief economic development agency, ESD focuses on supporting startups, attracting new investment, and job creation to…

LatAm Basil Khalil, Vice President of Operations at FedEx, highlights the company’s expansion of healthcare logistics in Latin America, including CEIV Pharma-certified facilities, dedicated flights, and end-to-end cold-chain infrastructure. Investments in technology, sustainable operations, and workforce training aim to ensure reliable, patient-focused service while supporting the region’s growing pharmaceutical market. FedEx…

France Laurence Peyraut serves as Director General of LEEM (Les Entreprises du Médicament), France’s pharmaceutical industry association representing 270 companies ranging from small French generic manufacturers to major multinational innovators. With two years at LEEM and one year on the EFPIA Board, Peyraut is operating under unprecedented geopolitical pressures reshaping pharmaceutical…

USA Kelly LoBianco, founding director of the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, discusses how the agency is driving growth of the region’s life sciences sector. She outlines LA County’s Life Sciences Industry Cluster Strategy and Action Plan, which aims to create 10,000 new industry jobs by 2030 and explains…

Taiwan Yenchen Huang, Head of Investment, VP at Diamond Biofund, one of Taiwan’s pioneering evergreen venture capital funds focused on life sciences, our interviewee brings a unique perspective combining scientific training with financial expertise. Since joining the fund in 2014, shortly after its 2013 establishment, Huang has helped guide early-stage biotechnology…

LatAm Haig Yeghiaian, General Manager at LEO Pharma Brazil, brings extensive therapeutic area expertise spanning HIV, nephrology, and dermatology to his leadership of the company’s multifaceted Brazilian operations. Under his stewardship, LEO Pharma has evolved from a traditional retail-focused dermatology company into a diversified enterprise operating across six distinct market segments…

Taiwan With its thriving innovation ecosystem and growing global visibility, Taiwan is fast emerging as one of Asia’s most dynamic biotechnology hubs. At the forefront of this transformation is Wallace Lin, Secretary-General of Taiwan Bio, who has spent his career bridging science, policy, and industry to strengthen the nation’s life sciences…

Mexico Adriana Eguia Alaniz is President of Tijuana EDC, leading efforts to diversify and strengthen the region’s economy. Under her leadership, Tijuana has strengthened its role as a major medical device export hub, with 55,000 workers, $3B in exports, and 40+ global companies. Her priorities include cross-border speed-to-market, supply chain resilience,…

USA New Jersey is home to one of the world’s most dynamic life sciences ecosystems, where global pharmaceutical leaders, cutting-edge biotechs, and a deep pool of talent converge. At the centre of this community stands BioNJ, the state’s trade association led by President and CEO Debbie Hart, who has spent more…

France Created in the wake of COVID-19, the Agence de l’Innovation en Santé (AIS), part of the Secrétariat Général pour l’investissement – a Prime Minister department, has rapidly positioned itself at the heart of France’s health innovation strategy, driving progress in areas such as bioclusters, prevention, clinical research, and artificial intelligence.…

France Genopole stands as one of France’s leading bioclusters, seamlessly integrating world-class research, entrepreneurship, and industrial engagement to support over 80 companies across health and the bioeconomy. Under Gilles Trystram’s leadership, the cluster nurtures innovation from start-up creation to scaling, leveraging strategic partnerships with institutions like Université Paris-Saclay and specialised platforms…