Tagged with Neuroscience

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…

Research Andreas Lysandropoulos, Senior Vice President and Global Therapeutic Area Head for Neuroscience at Parexel, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of clinical development for neurological conditions. In this interview, he highlights the importance of localised patient engagement, the role of advocacy in building urgency around diseases like Alzheimer’s, and…

Sweden Even though the development of these treatments takes time, there are many capable people continuing to push the field forward. I believe that lecanemab, BioArctic, and others dedicated to this area will keep innovating, learning, and improving—ultimately leading to better outcomes for patients with Alzheimer’s. Lars Lannfelt, co-founder and board…

USA The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) operates in the critical niche of translational research, attempting to bridge the “Valley of Death” between discovery and commercialisation using a venture philanthropy model that reinvests returns into new science. CEO Mark Roithmayr explains how the ADDF has helped launch major diagnostic tools for…

Saudi Arabia Neuroscience in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a quiet revolution. With unprecedented investment in research, cutting-edge clinical trials, and a push to redefine patient care, the country is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in global neurological advancements. From expanding access to specialized treatments to fostering cross-border collaborations, its ambitions…

Denmark A seasoned neuroscience researcher with firsthand experience of both successes and failures in one of biomedicine’s most challenging fields, Johan Luthman is better placed than most to comment on the past, present, and future of Alzheimer’s disease. Luthman, who currently serves as EVP and Head of R&D at Danish neuroscience…

Europe Jazz Pharmaceuticals is about to open a new chapter in its history. As long-standing CEO and co-founder Bruce Cozadd prepares to step down for retirement, the neuroscience and oncology-focused company begins its search for a new leader and gets ready to commercialize recently FDA-approved HER2-targeted bispecific antibody, Ziihera.    End…

Switzerland Hendrik von Waldburg, Country Manager of Angelini Pharma S.p.A., Rom, Zweigniederlassung Zug, shares insights into the company’s ambitious vision for brain health and its expanding presence in the Swiss market. With a strong background in CNS and a focus on innovative therapies, Hendrik discusses the challenges and opportunities of building…

Hong Kong Andrea Chang, general manager of Eisai Hong Kong explains the importance of the firm’s FDA-approved Biogen-partnered Alzheimer’s disease (AD) product, particularly in Hong Kong where some 20 percent of the population is aged 65 or older. In addition, she outlines Eisai’s oncology and neurology-focused portfolio; the potential provided by Hong…

Saudi Arabia Diederik Kok, Head of GCC, discusses his experience piloting Biogen’s newly established direct presence in the region and reviews its varied neuroscience landscape and the importance of tailoring the organization’s approach. He also speaks about Biogen’s commitment to conducting clinical trials in the GCC, its recent risk-sharing agreement with the…

Saudi Arabia Ipsen’s general manager for Middle East and Africa (MEA), Khaled Elrefae, highlights the French firm’s expanding footprint in the region, the fundamentals that make MEA a growth driver for Ipsen, and the opportunities for further growth from its oncology, rare disease and neuroscience portfolios. In addition, Elrefae discusses the changing…

Denmark Since joining Danish neuroscience specialist Lundbeck as its global CEO in 2018, South African Deborah Dunsire has focused on “revitalising and refreshing” the firm’s pipeline, which had seen several failures in the preceding years. In an exclusive recent conversation with PharmaBoardroom, Dunsire explains the strategy she has put in place…