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Opinion Tom Achoki of Mass Sciences explores the possibilities that better access to high-quality real-world data will create for accelerating novel drug discovery and ultimately improving patient outcomes.   Proactive decision makers within the biopharmaceutical industry need to find innovative ways to bridge the existing RWD gaps within their organization The…

Opinion The Foundations for Evidence-Based Policy-Making Act, recently signed into law in the USA, stands to make government data more accessible; thereby allowing researchers, statisticians and others inside and outside of government to make better, and evidenced-based, policy decisions. Carla Smith outlines the scope of the Act and its potential implications…

Cannabis OPINION: Keith Wolsko and Danielle Moore of cannabis industry recruitment specialists Simply Kind Solutions highlight the seismic recent growth of the USA’s burgeoning cannabis industry and the kinds of profiles that the industry is looking for.   We are witnessing the birth of the next great American industry. So, you…

AI GSK’s Richard Saynor outlines the ways in which an increased embrace of technologies which utilise artificial intelligence can help improve health literacy and therefore patient outcomes.   In healthcare, AI has the potential to improve drug discovery, development and manufacturing, and enhance interactions with customers, doctors and patients As a…

Israel Saul Kaye of iCAN and CannaTech outlines a compelling case for Israel to be considered one of the world’s leading hostpots for medical cannabis; drawing on its R&D history, specific population needs, climate, advanced agricultural methods, and the willingness of the Israeli state to embrace what is still an emerging…

WHO Brendan Shaw outlines how a new approach to the WHO’s Essential Medicines List is needed to ensure both the patients of today and of the future can access the medicines they need.   For pharmaceutical companies, listing on the EML can be a double-edged sword. More than 40 years after its…

China Lydia Guo, Grace Zhao and Mendy Zhang of executive search firm Egon Zehnder outline some of the latest trends affecting the Chinese pharma sector and what they look for in potential candidates for country manager positions in China.   Major Trends among Top Leaders of MNCs in Chinese Pharma Trend…

Opinion Kamala Maddali, vice president for Biopharma Collaborations & Companion Diagnostics at Cancer Genetics, discusses what impact next generation sequencing (NGS) stands to have on cancers that affect women.   NGS technology allows for the rapid and accurate sequencing of many genes at once 2018 saw an estimated 18 million cancer…

USA As part of Women’s History Month, Chip Davis, president and CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines highlights some of the most outstanding women that have worked in the generic pharmaceutical industry throughout history and pinpoints the women shaping today’s landscape for affordable and accessible medicines.   As we wrap…

Opinion Rhenu Buller, an expert on disruptive technologies at business consultancy Frost & Sullivan’s Asia Pacific office, outlines the technological innovations currently driving the drug development pipelines of rare disease companies.   Recent advancements in the development of novel platforms for precise targeting of small molecules, gene therapy, stem cell therapy,…

Opinion Meghann Chilcott, Chief Technology/Marketing Officer at Benzer Pharmacy charts out new pathways for improving the customer experience and sustaining business success through data-driven decision-making in support of independent pharmacists.   Patients of all ages are showing a greater desire for instant-access to healthcare information—something the digital transformation has made possible…

Opinion Jan Hux, the president and CEO of Diabetes Canada calls for governments to place greater importance on partnerships with patient groups for the making of big decisions in healthcare.    The establishment of a multi-stakeholder group, including patient organizations and patient representatives, could provide feedback and public policy recommendations to…