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China Developing effective CAR-T therapies for T-cell malignancies remains one of the most technically challenging frontiers in cell therapy. Dr Lin Yang of PersonGen Biotherapeutics discusses the company’s progress with its CD7-targeted CAR-T programme, its strategy to translate complex cell therapies into viable commercial products, and how PersonGen is repositioning its…

USA 2026 could mark a turning point for biosimilar adoption in the US. By scrapping requirements for redundant clinical trials and pushing Congress to end the “Interchangeable” label, the FDA has cleared the runway for biosimilars. However, with PBM “rebate walls” and patent thickets still standing, will these lower cost therapies…

USA The FDA’s Sarah Yim discusses the evolving regulatory landscape for biosimilars in the US, the shift toward analytical-heavy reviews over large clinical studies, the legislative push to simplify interchangeability, and the agency’s commitment to increasing market competition and patient access through streamlined development pathways. My goal, and the FDA goal…

USA Philip Macnabb serves as Chief Executive Officer of Curia, bringing 25 years of private equity-backed healthcare experience to his first venture into the CDMO sector. Joining in March 2023, Macnabb leads a globally diversified CDMO with 20 facilities spanning drug discovery through commercial manufacturing, serving predominantly biotech customers whilst maintaining…

Taiwan Professor Yun-Ching Fu serves as Superintendent of Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan’s largest national medical centre in the central region. A paediatric interventional cardiologist by training, Professor Fu established Taiwan records for minimally invasive cardiac defect repair and now leads a 1,632-bed institution serving 10,000 outpatients daily. Under his leadership,…

Hong Kong Hong Kong is at a strategic inflection point as it seeks to redefine its role in global life sciences through regulatory credibility, institutional design, and long-term positioning between China and international markets. Industry stalwart Lo Yuk Lam reflects on how regulation, talent, capital markets, and national planning intersect to shape…

Hong Kong Anirvan Dutt Chaudhuri, General Manager of Novo Nordisk Hong Kong, brings nearly 15 years of commercial leadership experience across global markets including Denmark, Switzerland, the US, Turkey, and now Hong Kong. Since arriving in 2024, he has transformed the local affiliate by building critical functions, expanding cross-border collaboration, and driving…

Taiwan Jack Chiu is leading Siemens Healthineers’ transformation from equipment supplier to value-based healthcare partner in Taiwan. Under the 2026–2030 “Elevating” strategy, Taiwan serves as an Asia-Pacific innovation landing pad, validating advanced imaging and AI solutions. With market leadership in high-end MRI, CT, and hybrid ORs, Chiu is focusing on precision…

MEA Dr Said Ismail, geneticist and professor of genomics at Hamad Bin Khalifa University, reflects on his role as the founding director and one of the architects of the Qatar Genome Programme (QGP), one of the Middle East’s most established and globally recognised population‑level genomics initiatives. He describes the pivotal decisions…

USA David Barrett has led the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) since 2018, guiding its evolution into the leading professional body for scientists, clinicians, industry leaders and patient advocates in cell and gene therapy. Founded in 1996, ASGCT now sits at the centre of research, education and policy…

Taiwan The TGPA’s Tiffany Chen brings over three decades of experience at the intersection of pharmaceuticals, public policy, and industry development. In her current role, she leads advocacy efforts to strengthen regulatory and reimbursement frameworks, safeguard sustainable margins, and reinforce supply resilience in Taiwan. At the same time, she also works…

USA Matt Heck, founder and CEO of Sentynl Therapeutics, outlines the company’s acquisition-led rare disease strategy following its integration into Zydus Group in 2017. He discusses building a focused portfolio of life-extending paediatric therapies, leveraging orphan drug incentives, prioritising early diagnosis, expanding internationally, and partnering closely with patient foundations to maximise…