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France Created in the wake of COVID-19, the Agence de l’Innovation en Santé (AIS), part of the Secrétariat Général pour l’investissement – a Prime Minister department, has rapidly positioned itself at the heart of France’s health innovation strategy, driving progress in areas such as bioclusters, prevention, clinical research, and artificial intelligence.…

France Genopole stands as one of France’s leading bioclusters, seamlessly integrating world-class research, entrepreneurship, and industrial engagement to support over 80 companies across health and the bioeconomy. Under Gilles Trystram’s leadership, the cluster nurtures innovation from start-up creation to scaling, leveraging strategic partnerships with institutions like Université Paris-Saclay and specialised platforms…

USA In 2025, just 318 US biotech deals closed in Q2 – the lowest in a decade – even as mega-rounds propped up total investment volumes. For a sector that was booming during the pandemic era, the contrast could not be starker. Leaders from trade organisations and innovation accelerators agree on…

USA Richard Pazdur, MD, Director of the Oncology Centre of Excellence (OCE) at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), leads the agency’s efforts to streamline and modernize the regulation of cancer therapies. Since its creation in 2017, the OCE has become a hub for innovation, fostering collaboration across FDA centres,…

USA Rich Bendis, CEO and founder of BioHealth Innovation, discusses how the BioHealth Capital Region has grown into a leading US life sciences hub by connecting Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia through a regional, collaborative approach. From supporting early-stage companies with non-dilutive funding and strategic mentoring to helping international firms…

LatAm Yaneth Giha, Executive Director of FIFARMA, has transformed the organisation from a traditional trade association into a strategic platform for advancing healthcare access in Latin America. The first woman to lead FIFARMA, she drives evidence-based solutions, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory reform, positioning the region as a rising force in global…

Switzerland Urs Indermühle sees 2025 shaped by three big shifts and two urgent risks: R&D is now mostly sourced externally (just 35 percent developed in‑house), forcing pharma to master licensing and ecosystem partnerships; Asia, especially China, has become a serious innovation hub, making global IP and footprint strategies a priority; and…

Denmark As Denmark positions itself as a rising force in global life sciences, the BioInnovation Institute (BII) stands at the centre of this momentum, bridging world-class academic research with entrepreneurial ambition. In this conversation, CEO Jens Nielsen shares how BII is scaling its proven model, shaping Denmark’s innovation environment, and drawing…

Denmark Flemming Sonne, CEO of Amgros, Denmark’s central pharmaceutical procurement organization for hospital medicines, outlines the organisation’s evolving role in ensuring affordable and sustainable access to medicines. In this interview, Sonne discusses Denmark’s forward-thinking approach to supply chain resilience, the integration of ATMPs and innovative access models, and the increasing convergence…

Switzerland Nicolas Durand, CEO of Fondation Campus Biotech Geneva, shares insights into the foundation’s unique role as a catalyst for neuroscience and digital health innovation in Switzerland. In this interview, Durand discusses the foundation’s collaborative model, the importance of building critical mass in a specialised domain, and how Fondation Campus Biotech…

Switzerland Nasri Nahas, CEO of Biopôle, shares his vision for one of Europe’s leading life sciences innovation parks and its evolving role within the national and international healthcare ecosystem. In this interview, Nasri discusses Biopôle’s key priorities, including the integration of AI and data, sustainability in life sciences, and the importance…

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)…