Tagged with Foundation

Spain Dr. Carlos Macaya, one of the world’s most renowned cardiologists and president of the Spanish Heart Foundation (FEC), outlines the landscape for cardiovascular disease in Spain. Could you please start by introducing yourself? We understand that you are renowned for having operated on Mother Teresa. “I have participated in over…

UK One notable quirk of the British life sciences ecosystem is the importance of its not-for-profit sector. Indeed, in 2017, UK charities poured GBP 1.6 billion (USD 2.1 billion) into medical research; more than both the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Simon Gillespie, chief…

Roche Consuelo Martín de Dios, managing director of the Roche Institute Foundation discusses the legacy and movements of the organization as well as the challenges, opportunities, and future of Personalized Precision Medicine in Spain. What is the background of the Roche Institute Foundation in Spain? What have been the key milestones…

UK Simon Gillespie of the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the UK’s leading national heart charity, outlines the organization’s mission, the issues surrounding translational research, and the potential impact of Brexit on the UK life sciences landscape.   One of the key matters for us is that we don’t have direct customers.…

Serbia Suzana Djordjevic, director of the Hemofarm Foundation in Serbia, explores the themes of collectivism, social care and how individual acts can have profound outcomes in today’s world. Having enjoyed a colourful career working for NGOs, the media and the Serbian government, Suzana has always allowed her beliefs and passions to…

India Sir Dr. Huz, CEO and trustee of the Wockhardt Foundation and executive director of Wockhardt, discusses the role the Foundation plays in low- and middle-income areas across India, and how integrating simple ideas and health solutions can strengthen health systems and contribute to the overall health, education and life of millions of…

Canada Roseann O’Reilly Runte, president of the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) speaks about the role and the importance of innovation in the Canadian life sciences industry and how Canada is a global leader in a number of areas. Given your diverse background, can you tell our international audience about your…

Ukraine Denis Shevchenko, founder of the NGO and charitable foundation PharmVarta, provides insights into the main initiatives of this independent, non-profit organization that has freely supplied Ukrainian patients with more than 1.5 million packs over the past 18 months, while he also highlights some critical regulatory updates that could further improve…

Mexico By his own admission. Metrohm CEO Jodok Reinhardt has a dream job. He reveals how the company has become a successful and slightly different outfit when it comes to supplying the very latest chemical analysis instruments. Metrohm has grown from a start-up in the 1940s to one of the most…

Switzerland The most innovative country in the world must constantly launch new initiatives to attract R&D activities if that lead is to be maintained, and Switzerland Innovation is doing just that – by showcasing the opportunities that the Swiss Innovation Park holds for innovative companies around the world. Switzerland Innovation was…

Mexico Roberto Tapia-Conyer, General Director at the Carlos Slim Foundation, explains the unique position of the Foundation to develop and introduce innovation that could create breakthroughs in the National Healthcare System as well as enhance patients’ quality of life. Could you please give our international audience an update on the operations…

Ireland Much like the Irish sport of hurling, conducting R&D in Ireland is something often overlooked – unfairly, as proponents would say. Ireland has always faced a number of intrinsic hurdles in this space, not least the small patient population and more recently, the economic crisis, which forced the Irish healthcare…