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USA John Hess, Senior Vice President, Americas at Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, reflects on his career journey and the evolution of Chiesi’s dedicated rare disease organisation. In this interview, he discusses the strategic rationale behind establishing Chiesi Global Rare Diseases, the critical role of the US within the global strategy, and…

USA Founded to tackle one of the most persistent blind spots in rare disease policy, the Rare Access Action Project (RAAP) focuses on what happens after FDA approval, when therapies meet the realities of coverage, reimbursement and real-world access. Led by Executive and Founder Michael Eging, RAAP brings together patient organisations,…

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…

USA Glenn Robertelli, CEO of RI Bio, is shaping Rhode Island into a rising life sciences hub through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and support for early-stage biotech. Despite the state’s small size, Rhode Island ranks fourth nationally in NIH funding and is a top ten leader in bioscience patents and medical…

USA At a moment when rare disease policy, diagnostics, and patient-driven research are converging, Danielle Carnival sets out a clear vision for the role of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network Foundation. Drawing on her experience across neuroscience, federal health policy, and patient-led organisations, she explains how UDNF operates upstream of diagnosis, addressing…

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,…

USA The United States sits at a turning point in allergy care, shaped by decades of legacy practice and a growing demand for disease-modifying solutions. In this conversation, Peter Halling outlines how ALK navigates structural complexity, builds local scale, and prepares its next wave of innovation across immunotherapy and anaphylaxis. The…

USA North Carolina has become a focal point for the next phase of biopharmaceutical manufacturing, and FUJIFILM Biotechnologies is placing a significant bet on that momentum. Laurie Braxton discusses how the combination of large-scale capacity, experienced talent, and a tightly integrated site network is shaping a long-term manufacturing platform designed for…

USA Cardiff Advisory’s David H. Crean outlines how the 2026 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference signaled a shift from sector reset to disciplined re-acceleration in global biopharma. Dr Crean explores investor sentiment, capital markets dynamics, M&A and venture activity, and the strategic priorities shaping 2026, highlighting why execution, selectivity, and capital discipline…

USA Crystal S. Denlinger, MD, serves as CEO at the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), where she oversees the development of evidence-based, expert consensus-driven clinical practice guidelines that shape cancer care across the United States and globally. A practicing medical oncologist with approximately 20 years of clinical experience, Denlinger brings firsthand…

USA Adriana Herrera, CEO of Pierre Fabre Pharmaceuticals Inc, discusses Pierre Fabre’s dedicated expansion into the US market and the unique strategies guiding its next phase of growth. Drawing on more than two decades of leadership experience across global biopharma organizations, Herrera reflects on building a purpose-driven organization, establishing credibility beyond…

USA Dr Carlos Prada, Director of the Edwards Family Division of Genetics and Rare Diseases at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, discusses how earlier diagnosis, coordinated care pathways, and emerging therapeutic modalities are reshaping outcomes for children and families. From newborn screening and multidisciplinary follow-up to the…