Tagged with association

Lithuania Šarūnas Narbutas, president at the Lithuanian Cancer Patients’ Coalition (POLA), explains the role of patients in shaping the Lithuanian healthcare system as well as the importance of having an integral approach when discussing with healthcare stakeholders to drive progress in the country. You hold a number of roles in different…

Serbia Martin Knapp, managing director of the German Chamber of Commerce in Serbia, highlights how Serbia can further develop a more investment-friendly environment and the progress that the country has already made in this regard. Mr. Knapp, it is your second tenure as the Director of AHK in Serbia. What makes…

India Kanchana TK, director general of the Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), the association which represents the interests of research-based pharmaceutical companies in India, discusses regulatory reform and how OPPI is helping to shape the Indian healthcare system. Please introduce yourself to our international readers and your journey to…

Canada Colette Rivet, executive director of the Cannabis Canada Association, leading Canadian licensed medical cannabis producers, talks regulatory challenges, upcoming opportunities, export ambitions and collaboration with the provincial and federal government in light of the upcoming legalization of cannabis for adult use in Canada. Colette, can you introduce the Cannabis Canada…

Japan Osamu Nagayama, president of the Japan BioIndustry Association (JBA) and chairman and CEO of Chugai Pharmaceutical, discusses Japan’s footprint in biologics and how mergers between Japanese pharma companies, thereby creating larger R&D funding pools, could hold the key to future success in the biotechnology field. Can you begin by introducing…

Canada Michael Rudnicki, chair of the Regenerative Medicine Alliance of Canada (RMAC) discusses the mandate of the newly established organization, the exciting potential of regenerative medicine, and Canada’s competitive edge in this cutting-edge field. Michael, could you share the mandate and mission of the newly established Regenerative Medicine Alliance of Canada…

Serbia Sanja Ivanic, director general of the French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, discusses the advantages of working in Serbia, the opportunities that the country offers, Serbia’s entrance into the EU, the Chamber’s innovative work strategies, and new and exciting projects across the Balkans. Why should foreign companies come to Serbia? “When looking…

Lithuania Darius Sinkevičius, chairman of the board at the Lithuanian Association of Generic Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers (VGA), explains the main trends impacting the generic pharmaceutical industry in the country as well as the role of off-patent medicines in creating savings for the Lithuanian healthcare system. Can you give to our international audience…

Serbia Vera Nikolic-Dimic, executive director of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Serbia, pinpoints the key facets of the Serbian economy that have captivated the interests of American businesses, the challenges and opportunities companies operating in the country are currently facing, as well as the Chamber’s fundamental role in promoting…

Brazil Dr. Florentino Cardoso, president of the Brazilian Medical Association, discusses the challenges of navigating Brazil’s healthcare system and reveals his aim to promote the needs of the medical community to ultimately ensure the best patient outcomes. Can you describe your background and introduce yourself to our executive readership? “As for…

Brazil Henrique Tada, executive director of ALANAC, the association gathering Brazilian pharmaceutical companies, provides an historical overview of the rapid and eye-catching growth of the local pharmaceutical industry and documents the new development opportunities envisioned by domestic manufacturers with regards to botanical and biological drugs as well as their competitive advantages…

Canada Brian Lewis, president and CEO of MEDEC, speaks towards the importance of building a strong medical device ecosystem and the association’s collaboration with industry stakeholders to push advancements in terms of value-based healthcare to not only improve the overall quality of patient care but also to ultimately support the sustainability…