Tagged with Digital

Switzerland Antoine Geissbühler wears many hats—physician, academic, innovator, and institutional leader—and is at the forefront of digital transformation in healthcare. In this wide-ranging conversation, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva and President of the BioAlps Association shares his journey, insights into Geneva’s unique life sciences…

Denmark Already one of Europe’s top countries for clinical trials per capita, Denmark has further strengthened its position in recent years. The number of active trials in the country rose from 410 in 2022 to 450 in 2023, backed by increasing citizen participation and a healthcare ecosystem built on trusted health…

Switzerland Nasri Nahas, CEO of Biopôle, shares his vision for one of Europe’s leading life sciences innovation parks and its evolving role within the national and international healthcare ecosystem. In this interview, Nasri discusses Biopôle’s key priorities, including the integration of AI and data, sustainability in life sciences, and the importance…

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a leader in digital healthcare, where AI, cloud computing, and data-driven solutions are reshaping the industry. Mohammed Saleh, Health Director Part of Microsoft EMEA, shares how Microsoft is driving this transformation – enhancing patient care, streamlining operations, and enabling AI-powered clinical advancements. With a…

Saudi Arabia Björn Bodenstein, Managing Director of Siemens Healthineers Saudi Arabia, explores the company’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 through innovation, digital transformation, and strategic partnerships. By addressing healthcare accessibility, advancing sustainability, and nurturing local talent, Siemens Healthineers aims to play a transformative role in the Kingdom’s healthcare landscape.   Our…

Saudi Arabia Dr Vineta Bhalla, Partner and Chief Medical Officer at Deloitte Middle East, brings a wealth of experience from her background as a clinician, public health expert, and healthcare leader in both Singapore and the UK. Bhalla shares her insights into Saudi Arabia’s healthcare transformation, highlighting the Kingdom’s methodical approach to…

Saudi Arabia Lyes Salah, General Manager of Amgen Saudi Arabia, delves into the company’s commitment to supporting Saudi Vision 2030 through innovation, strategic partnerships, and talent development. By advancing healthcare accessibility, fostering diversity, and driving digital transformation, Amgen plays a pivotal role in the Kingdom’s healthcare transformation.   Success is not an…

Saudi Arabia Mohamed Al Holibi, Regional Business Lead for Health Information Systems at Solventum, shares insights into the evolving role of healthcare data and digital transformation in Saudi Arabia. In this interview, he discusses Solventum’s commitment to supporting Vision 2030 through advanced AI-driven technologies, the implementation of Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG) systems, and…

Switzerland Switzerland’s healthcare system is globally renowned. It leads the world on metrics such as infrastructure, medical advances, and patient freedom to choose healthcare services, and ranks 1st in US thinktank FREOPP’s 2022 World Index of Healthcare Innovation. However, it lags in one key area: digitalisation. On that front, Switzerland has…

Mexico Victor Matos, Senior Commercial Director at Johnson & Johnson MedTech in Mexico, shares insights about his first days as a Managing Director, highlighting the importance of connecting the company’s objectives with Mexico’s diverse healthcare system. He emphasises J&J’s significant local footprint, with major commercial and manufacturing operations including a key…

Global Aitia Bio’s Colin Hill, writing in the November 2024 issue of DIA’s Global Forum magazine outlines why “digital twins” – virtual models of patients, systems, or devices that simulate real-world data to predict outcomes, optimize treatments, and improve patient care – have the potential to reshape the entire drug development…

Switzerland Raimund Bruhin discusses Swissmedic’s participation in cross-border regulatory initiatives such as the Access Consortium and Orbis and its efforts to support the Global South in developing regulatory standards. Bruhin also addresses the regulatory challenges posed by new technologies, such as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP), and Swissmedic’s strategic objectives, especially…