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manufacturing The chancellor of the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico discusses the medical R&D projects the university is currently involved in, the fields in which the island has the most potential, and how the institution is tailoring its academic offer to suit the local needs of the…

clinical trials ACLIRES’ senior vice president explains the organization’s ambitions to promote Thailand as a unique place for early phase studies, the company’s partnership with Mahidol University and Siriraj Hospital and its dedication to the development of medicine for Thailand, the region and the world.   What brought you to work at ACLIRES?…

CRO Omega CRO has evolved from its beginnings as a CRO contracted by local and multinational pharmaceutical companies into an organization leading clinical, epidemiological and observational studies of public interest across Turkey. CEO Berk Özdemir discusses the highlights of these studies, including a giant EU 7th Framework project EU-GEI study on…

Parexel Claudio Soto, general manager of PAREXEL Mexico, discusses how the clinical research process required to receive approval for a new clinical protocol in Mexico is fairly straightforward compared to other countries in Latin America. She also addresses the government´s increasing awareness of the importance of their role in helping to…

CRO The directors of one of the leading in country contract research organisations, explain exactly what makes Romania such an attractive destination for clinical trials. They also give some indications of how the already booming clinical research is expected to thrive, and how there will remain plenty of work for all.…

CRO The directors of one of the leading in country contract research organisations, explain exactly what makes Romania such an attractive destination for clinical trials. They also give some indications of how the already booming clinical research is expected to thrive, and how there will remain plenty of work for all.…

CRO The general manager of one of the leading CROs in Romania explains how the country in gathering pace as a top tier clinical trials destination country within the region and how the priority is now about on-time project delivery. Could you please start by introducing PSI and its engagement with…

Actelion Turkey has been a high priority market for Actelion since the company’s relatively recent beginnings, and the general manager of the local affiliate discusses his affiliate efforts to improve awareness around this rare disease through open communication with health authorities, and the need for formal recognition of orphan drugs by…

clinical trials The growth of clinical trials in Korea has been remarkable in recent years. The number of clinical trials performed by multinationals has shot up from five in 2000 to 303 in 2012, with 367 clinical trials performed by local companies. In the same year, Seoul was ranked the number one…

R&D Pfizer Turkey has taken a strong supporting role in Turkey’s current strategic development plan by localizing the production of their Prix Galien winning Prevnar vaccine. Country Manager Elif Aral discusses this facility’s role as a role model in the industry, and how the country can improve investment incentives to better…

AstraZeneca Rodrigo Fernandez became country president of AstraZeneca Central America, Caribbean, and Middle Andean Countries (CAMCARMAC) in July 2013. He discusses the challenges across the region for regulation and distribution channels, with an emphasis on the complexities of the Peruvian market. What were your initial priorities when you became head of…

Celgene Celgene is committed to improving the lives of patients through innovation. The country manager of the recently opened Mexico affiliate explains the importance of having a direct presence in the market, how pro-patients and pro-innovation policies need to be supported, how innovative ways need to be found to ensure patient…