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…
Switzerland Five decades since its founding, Helsinn has recently undergone one of the most consequential transformations in its history. Executive Chairman Riccardo Braglia and Group CEO Melanie Rolli reflect on a period marked by strategic separation, operational reinvention, and renewed therapeutic ambition. From navigating a near-collapse to redefining the company’s role…
Puerto Rico We’re not just building facilities—we’re building the future of medicine, where innovation is inclusive, access is equitable, and every breakthrough brings us closer to a healthier world. Biopharmaceutical innovation is advancing rapidly, yet inefficiencies in development and manufacturing continue to slow progress. OcyonBio, under the leadership of CEO Robert Salcedo,…
Hong Kong In recent years, the Hong Kong Institute of Biotechnology (HKIB) has entered a new phase, shifting from the groundwork of facility-building to the clinical delivery of locally manufactured CAR-T therapies. Managing Director Gina Jiang reflects on this transition and shares how early operational lessons are in forming a wider platform…
Saudi Arabia As Saudi Arabia continues its ambitious healthcare transformation under Vision 2030, the Ministry of Health is playing a central role in reimagining the nation’s approach to health and wellness. Fahad bin Abdulrahman AlJalajel, His Excellency, the Minister of Health, outlines key milestones in the shift toward a value-based healthcare system,…
Global Paola Barbarino, CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International, shares her insights into the growing global challenge of the disease and the urgent need for action across all income settings. In this interview, she discusses the importance of post-diagnosis support, the burden on caregivers, the impact of stigma, and the role of governments…
Brazil After a globe-trotting career that led him to diverse global affiliates, the long-term Takeda executive Rodrigo Rodriguez is going full circle. Returning to where he began his career at the Japanese drugmaker, Rodriguez will be taking on a country full of opportunities and challenges. With more dengue cases than anywhere…
Saudi Arabia It’s crucial that we focus on collaboration rather than individual achievements. By working together, we can change the narrative around chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, making meaningful progress in managing this condition, shaping the future of care both locally and globally. Melvin D’Souza, Corporate Vice President & General Manager…
Hong Kong For anyone seeking a place where world-class science and a balanced lifestyle can coexist, Hong Kong offers a uniquely compelling proposition. As China’s pharmaceutical landscape expands into innovative biologics, SPH Biotherapeutics (HK) – an R&D affiliate of Shanghai Pharma – is advancing a dual-targeting CAR-T platform with early clinical results…
Global Writing in the April 2025 edition of DIA’s Global Forum magazine, Christopher Morrison and Richard Xie of RA Capital Management L.P., introduce the recently published cost-effectiveness analyses methodology which incorporates key value elements and drivers that are omitted or incompletely captured in traditional clinical outcome assessments. Accelerating scientific discoveries…
Saudi Arabia At the helm of Medtronic’s operations in the Middle East, Khalil Jamaleddine brings over three decades of experience to a region undergoing profound healthcare transformation. From building the company’s early presence in a small Beirut office to leading its strategic consolidation across Saudi Arabia and beyond, his journey mirrors Medtronic’s…
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