Tagged with Diagnostics

MEA For decades, the Middle East has faced a disproportionately high burden of rare genetic disorders, fuelled both by deep-rooted cultural practices and an overreliance on Western genomic data. Fast forward to 2026, and massive genome projects across the Gulf region are attempting to shift the narrative. Backed by immense sovereign…

USA Katherine Stueland, CEO of GeneDx, describes transforming the 26-year-old NIH spinout into a scalable, patient-focused business. Leveraging the Infinity database, strategic biopharma partnerships, AI-driven interpretation, and cost-efficient exome and genome testing, GeneDx accelerates rare disease diagnosis. The company is aiming to assist in the expansion of newborn screening programs as…

Hong Kong Roche Diagnostics Hong Kong is entering a defining phase as the city accelerates its shift toward primary care, early detection and data-driven decision making. In this interview, General Manager Ronald Lo reflects on eighteen months of strategic progress, from expanding point-of-care testing and preparing breakthrough Alzheimer’s‑related biomarkers to shaping regulatory…

USA Tony Zook reflects on how decades in pharmaceutical leadership inform his perspective on diagnostics as the backbone of precision oncology. This discussion traces NeoGenomics’ evolution from a haematology specialist to a broader oncology platform spanning therapy selection, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and molecular residual disease (MRD). Set against the realities of…

MEA Hussein Abhari, Head of the MENA region, QIAGEN, has led the company’s regional presence since 2017, spanning products for molecular research and clinical testing. His priorities focus on strengthening long-term partnerships, supporting national healthcare strategies, building local scientific capacity and ensuring advanced molecular and genetic technologies translate into real-world clinical…

USA Precision medicine increasingly depends on diagnostics that can keep pace with therapeutic innovation while remaining accessible in real-world care. Jonathan Arnold reflects on how QIAGEN approaches oncology and emerging hereditary disease programmes by aligning diagnostic development with pharmaceutical pipelines, prioritising decentralisation, and investing in technologies that support both translational insight…

Taiwan Taiwan is entering a pivotal phase in its healthcare evolution, and Roche’s leaders in Taiwan outline how the convergence of global expertise, advanced diagnostics and innovative therapeutics can accelerate that shift. Diana Liu and Sophia Chao describe an ecosystem that is eager to adopt prevention, early detection and personalised care,…

France This conversation with Bruno Dubois offers a clear, experience-driven perspective on how Alzheimer’s disease is being redefined, from diagnosis and biomarkers to prevention and early intervention. Drawing on decades at the forefront of neurology, he challenges simplified biological definitions, explains why risk must be stratified with rigour, and outlines a…

USA Dr Jerry Vockley, Director of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy and Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, offers a look at the evolving landscape of rare disease care across early diagnosis, newborn screening, natural history research, clinical trial design, and the persistent…

France Jerome Estampes, CFO and interim CEO of Guerbet France, discusses his journey from joining the company in 2019 through to his current dual role, navigating the challenges of generic competition, COVID-19 market disruption, and regulatory pricing pressure. With operations spanning contrast media and interventional imaging across global markets, he outlines…

France Curium is redefining how radiopharmaceuticals are developed, manufactured, and delivered to patients worldwide. Under the leadership of Ciril Faia, Curium International is advancing a new generation of diagnostic and therapeutic innovations, with particular focus on prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumours (NET). Through sustained investment in talent, infrastructure, and its newly…

Switzerland Marion Allerstorfer, General Manager of Abbott’s diabetes care business in Switzerland and Austria, shares insights from her two-decade career at the company, highlighting Abbott’s strong people-first culture and its ability to offer diverse, high-impact career paths within a single global organisation. She discusses the company’s leadership in diabetes and cardiac…