Tagged with R&D

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is rapidly shaping its future as a global research powerhouse, channelling unprecedented resources into translational research, clinical trials, and genomics. At the heart of this transformation is the Saudi NIH, driving 13 key research priorities and forging strategic global partnerships. Speaking at The Global Healthspan Summit (GHS 2025)…

Puerto Rico Could the future of metastatic cancer treatment lie in a groundbreaking compound developed in Puerto Rico? Dr. José F. Rodriguez-Orengo, CEO of MBQ Pharma, leads the development of MBQ-167, a first-in-class therapy designed to disrupt cancer progression. As the company navigates challenges in funding, it is also paving the way…

China Dr Yingjia Zhang and Simon Hua of leading China-based CRO Biometas delve into the company’s rapid expansion in the preclinical space, strategic growth plans, and its positioning in the global CRO market. Focused on both organic growth and potential acquisitions, Biometas is leveraging a strong client base in the US…

Puerto Rico Dr. Eduardo Nicolau shares his journey from being a professor of chemistry to becoming Executive Director of the MSRC in 2021. His leadership focuses on financial stability, creating a biotech incubator, and establishing key partnerships with the industry, including a significant collaboration with the biotechnology company CytoImmune Therapeutics for cancer…

Puerto Rico Ella Woger-Nieves of Invest Puerto Rico highlights the island’s remarkable evolution into a global pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and innovation hub. Woger-Nieves explains how, over the past five years, Puerto Rico has expanded its capabilities in research and development, fostered collaboration between startups and legacy companies, and positioned itself as…

Puerto Rico Arthur Deboeck is a chemical engineer with more than 50 years of expertise in the domain of drug delivery systems, having pioneered innovations such as the first extended-release once-a-day drug exempt from food effect. He founded his own company in Puerto Rico (Galephar) in 1986, focusing on R&D for difficult…

UAE Sanofi’s Preeti Futnani explores the rapid healthcare transformation underway in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, where governments are increasingly prioritising innovation and how Sanofi is leveraging its strong relationships and pipeline of breakthrough medications to align with regional goals. She touches on how Sanofi GCC is integrating digital tools to…

Switzerland This interview explores the transformative journey of Tillotts Pharma under the leadership of CEO Thomas Tóth von Kiskér, who has guided the company from a small team in 1996 to a global player with a focus on in-house R&D, strategic M&A, and a commitment to patient-centric innovation. Priorities for continued…

Global Aitia Bio’s Colin Hill, writing in the November 2024 issue of DIA’s Global Forum magazine outlines why “digital twins” – virtual models of patients, systems, or devices that simulate real-world data to predict outcomes, optimize treatments, and improve patient care – have the potential to reshape the entire drug development…

UK Seen by most as life-sciences friendly, the UK Government’s 2024 Autumn Budget not only pledges to increase funding for the country’s ailing National Health Service (NHS), but to dedicate additional cash to R&D, and incentivise manufacturing through a new GBP 520 million Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF).   Addressing…

Mexico Cecilia Moreno, from the PPD™ clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, highlights Mexico’s growing role in clinical research, supported by regulatory advancements and a skilled workforce. Moreno emphasizes the potential for expanding clinical trials in Mexico, enhancing patient access to innovative therapies, and leveraging the country’s strategic advantages in…

USA Monica Weldon, a seasoned rare disease patient advocate in the US, now serves as the lead strategic analyst for the life science industry base policy at Leidos, a technology solutions firm. Here, she explains the rationale behind the Biden administration’s Executive Order 14081 from 2022, as well as its impact…