Tagged with R&D

Taiwan Dr Jung-Chi Liao, CEO and Founder of Syncell, explains how his company is creating a new category in protein identification through its microscopy-guided protein extraction technology. Trained as a mechanical engineer with a PhD from MIT and later conducted biological research for 25 years since his postdoctoral work at Berkeley,…

USA Dr Anthony Letai reflects on how a career spanning cancer biology, clinical oncology, and translational research is shaping his early priorities as Director of the National Cancer Institute. The conversation examines how NCI is navigating a shifting global research landscape while accelerating innovation, strengthening evidence-based decision-making, and reinforcing confidence across…

China Shaped by decades across US biotech, big pharma, and China’s high-intensity innovation environment, Dr Jing Li brings a rare end-to-end perspective on how biologics move from idea to impact. In this interview, he explains why VelaVigo is built around first-in-class biology, disciplined execution, and global partnering, and how those choices…

USA Ramon Parsons, Director of the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center, reflects on four decades of progress in oncology – from molecular genetics to immunotherapy and cellular therapies – and the critical role of comprehensive cancer centres in translating science into care. He highlights relapse, resistance and funding constraints as key…

Taiwan Professor Chi-Huey Wong serves as President of the Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry (IBMI) in Taiwan, bringing decades of distinguished experience from top-tier US research institutions including MIT, Scripps Research and his tenure as President of Academia Sinica. With a unique vantage point spanning both American and Taiwanese scientific…

Hong Kong Nearly two years on from our last conversation with Henry Yau, Hong Kong’s clinical trials narrative has shifted from institutional intent to operational execution. The managing director of the HKU Clinical Trials Centre reflects on how regulatory reform, ecosystem coordination, and on-the-ground capability are now aligning, repositioning clinical research as…

USA Genome editing is moving from proof of concept to clinical reality, but questions around scale, cost, and responsibility now define its future. In this interview, Brad Ringeisen outlines how the Innovative Genomics Institute is shaping CRISPR as a platform for real-world impact, bridging philanthropy, academia, and industry while navigating regulation,…

Global Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), faced with patent expiries for its two largest historical revenue-generators, is racing to replace them. The US giant is re-entering the hot-again neuroscience space, as well as bringing forward cardiovascular, immunology, and oncology molecules, with management proclaiming that six of its pipeline assets boast multibillion-dollar potential.…

France Born from personal tragedy, Imagine for Margo has evolved into a pan-European force reshaping how childhood cancers are researched, funded, and brought to the policy agenda. Drawing on a parent’s perspective, Patricia Blanc explains how precision medicine, cross-border collaboration, and sustained advocacy can compress timelines and reduce inequality in rare…

Taiwan Frederic Kuo, founder and CEO of Fethiann, established the company in 2017 within Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park. With a PhD background and extensive experience in new drug development, Frederick has positioned Fethiann as Taiwan’s sole specialist in natural phytochemical active pharmaceuticals. The company’s unique business model integrates Active Phytochemicals Ingredient…

Korea Korea, already one of the world’s top clinical research destinations, is looking to boost the efficiency of its clinical trial processes even further by launching K-CThub, a one-stop digital platform for trial sponsors.*     The explosion in popularity of Korean culture over the last two decades has catapulted Korea into…

Taiwan As President of the Taiwan Clinical Research Association (TCRA), Tina Sun brings 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience to bear on the evolution of Taiwan’s clinical research ecosystem. This interview explores TCRA’s pivotal role in harmonising regulatory frameworks, fostering cross-stakeholder collaboration, and positioning Taiwan as a competitive clinical trials hub…