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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…

Italy Banking on three key therapeutic areas, including a newly established rare disease franchise, the Italian midcap Chiesi has pursued a sweeping transformation in recent years. In its reboot efforts, the company has not only made significant R&D investments, but pursued key M&A and partnership deals, and aimed for global expansion.…

USA As the search for effective Alzheimer’s treatments continues to evolve, Annovis Bio is taking a distinct approach with buntanetap, a novel oral candidate designed to intervene more broadly in disease progression. In this interview, Chief Business Officer Mark White discusses the company’s clinical learnings, operational discipline, and the realities of…

Global As the neuroscience field gains unprecedented momentum, Roche is taking a leading role in redefining how neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s are understood, diagnosed, and treated. Dr Azad Bonni, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Neuroscience and Rare Diseases at Roche’s Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), brings a unique…

Puerto Rico Glorimar Torres, with over 33 years in the pharmaceutical industry, has had a diverse career, starting as a sales representative in Puerto Rico and progressing through key roles at companies like Merck & Co. (MSD), Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) before joining Amgen. At Amgen, she played a…

Hong Kong Few biotech companies emerge with both scientific depth and a clear sense of direction. Innorna, founded by Dr Linxian Li after years spent refining RNA delivery systems in academic settings, is one of them. What began as a technical platform matured through a pandemic-era proof of concept and now moves…

Denmark Anette Steenberg, CEO of Medicon Valley Alliance, discusses how the Danish-Swedish cross-border innovation hub is positioning the region as a global leader in life sciences. The Alliance leverages regional strengths and a “triple helix” model of collaboration between hospitals, private companies, and academia in order to deliver world-class competitive value.…

Hong Kong At the Centre for Oncology and Immunology, a flagship of Hong Kong’s Health@InnoHK initiative, science converges across disciplines and continents. Under the leadership of Professor Tak Wah Mak, the Centre is advancing a new understanding of how immune responses are shaped, not only by tumours, but by the nervous system…

Hong Kong With Asia-Pacific poised to become a global force in cell and gene therapy, Xellera Therapeutics is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation. Led by CEO Camie Chan, the Hong Kong-based company is bridging critical infrastructure gaps by offering GMP-certified manufacturing, regulatory compliance aligned with global standards, and a…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical sector continues its impressive growth leadership within the region. With a 9.1 percent market growth in 2024 and a projected USD 11.6 billion in sales, the Kingdom now commands nearly a third of the entire MENA pharma market. But this story goes far beyond impressive numbers. Through…

Denmark Home to a score of pioneering biopharma players, Denmark has recognized its life sciences industry as a cornerstone of the economy. After forming a public-private partnership forum in 2021, the Danish Life Sciences Council (DLSC), the government laid out an ambitious strategy for the sector. The DLSC has now taken…

Puerto Rico At PMC, reinvention isn’t just a strategy—it’s our commitment to staying relevant, connected, and impactful in the lives of patients, professionals, and communities we serve.   Ivelisse Casillas, founder of PMC Health Group, formerly Pharmacon, leads a team of 20 in delivering integrated healthcare communications. The company, specialising in digital…