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Taiwan Dr Jeffery Tzen, president of the Taiwanese Society of Molecular Medicine and precision medicine key opinion leader, offers insights into Taiwan’s adoption of the emerging field.   In order to succeed in translating precision medicine to clinical practice, quality laboratories under strong regulations must be created   What motivates you…

Thailand Under Thailand’s Universal Coverage Scheme, Thai citizens at every stage of life are entitled to essential health services and 99% of its population are currently covered. This year, not resting on its laurels, the NHSO’s priorities are the introduction of expanded benefits and subsidies and identifying those who still remain…

Morocco Spanish plasma specialist Grifols is making a move to invest in Africa, and was recently selected as the supplier for Soludia Maghreb’s new plant in Morocco. The CEOs of both companies see the deal as the first step in a long-term collaboration.    Grifols, founded in Barcelona in 1940, is…

Thailand As the general manager of Menarini Thailand, Thomas Scott Birsinger shares the importance of the Thai affiliate within the company’s operations in the region. He also describes its efforts to work closely with both the government and industry to help ensure access to the most crucial medicines across very diverse…

Thailand Brijesh Sawlani, general manager for North ASEAN Thailand, Myanmar and Indochina at bioMérieux, discusses current opportunities for the Thai affiliate, the competitive landscape in Thailand, his key strategic objective to foster long-term growth, and the innovative solutions that bioMérieux is bringing to the country.   At bioMérieux, we keep in…

Thailand Dr Jadej Thammatacharee, deputy secretary general of the Thai National Health Security Office (NHSO), outlines the evolution of Thailand’s universal healthcare coverage program, the challenges inherent in its implementation, and the Thai government’s commitment to working with industry to overcome them.   We believe that every Thai should feel secure,…

Taiwan Eric Yang, secretary general of the Taiwan Precision Medical and Molecular Diagnostics Industry Association (PMMD), speaks about the key challenges facing the sector and the top priorities of the organization and its member companies. Yang goes on to share his insights on the opportunities that exist for precision medicine and…

Biotech Taiwan has long been a leader in biotechnology research and development. With the government’s emphasis on higher education and research, Taiwan has trained a diverse pool of talent in the scientific and technical fields, which is what is required to drive innovation in multidisciplinary biomedical research. PwC estimated that biotech…

Spain Through a merger between INC Research and inVentiv Health in 2018, Syneos Health has become the industry’s only fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organisation which includes one of the world’s top three global clinical research organisations (CRO) and a contract commercial organisation (CCO). Rosa Gonzalez Galindo explains the scale and scope…

Pharma Legal Handbook The legal framework for cannabinoid drugs, medicinal cannabis and opioid drugs in Ukraine. Prepared in association with Sayenko Kharenko, a leading law firm in Ukraine, this is an extract from The Pharma Legal Handbook: Ukraine, available to purchase here for USD 99.   Cannabinoid Drugs 1. Are Cannabinoid Drugs authorized in…

Thailand Sukanya Uerchuchai, executive director of the Franco-Thai Chamber of Commerce, introduces one of the most dynamic European Chambers in Thailand, highlights the trade between Thailand and France, and explains the investment opportunities that Thailand offers for French companies.   Thailand is the second largest economic partner of France in Southeast…

Taiwan Dr Mien-Chie Hung, president of China Medical University, shares his personal mission upon taking the role only three months ago. Dr Hung also elaborates on the research strengths of CMU and goes on to give his view on what role Taiwan and the university can play in tackling the Asian…