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Denmark From operating theatres to national policy forums, Mads Koch Hansen has spent his career at the intersection of clinical care and healthcare innovation. Now leading Denmark’s medtech industry association, Medicoindustrien, he draws on this diverse experience to champion a more integrated, forward-looking approach to health technology. In this wide-ranging conversation,…

Denmark Christof Bischoff, Country Director of AstraZeneca Denmark, draws on over two decades of international and national experience to navigate one of Europe’s most advanced yet complex healthcare environments. In this interview, he reflects on the affiliate’s evolution from a traditional commercial operation to a system-oriented partner driving innovation across clinical…

Denmark Vanessa Vega Saenz discusses Denmark’s strategic approach to attracting foreign investments in life sciences, highlighting the country’s strengths in clinical trials, production, and health data access. Supported by a robust regulatory framework, strong public-private collaboration, and a clear national vision, Denmark is both a competitive European hub and a trusted…

Denmark As Denmark sets its sights on becoming a global leader in life sciences by 2030, Morten Bødskov, Minister for Industry, Business, and Financial Affairs, outlines the strategic pillars of the country’s Life Science Strategy Toward 2030. With an unwavering commitment to strengthening Denmark’s competitive edge in the face of fierce…

Denmark Curiosity has been the driving force behind Montse Jansà’s journey, a curiosity not only for science, but for the people, processes, and decisions that bring innovation to life. From a foundation in biology and clinical research to leadership roles across Europe, she has consistently sought opportunities to create meaningful impact.…

Puerto Rico Already a solid hub for biopharma manufacturing and logistics, Puerto Rico is moving to sharpen its position in the evolving US reshoring landscape and attract new investment. Under the banner “Made in Puerto Rico is Made in the USA,” Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon is promoting the island’s unique value as both…

USA Having terminated dozens of HIV-related research grants, the Trump administration’s assault on the field continues. In a major blow to the decades-long search for a vaccine, the US federal government has pulled the plug on the HIV vaccine programme run by the US National Institute of Health (NIH) –the world’s…

Germany A summary of some of the top stories coming out of Germany’s biopharma industry, including Bayer’s EMA win for its Eylea eye therapy; the oncology deal Merck KGaA has cut with SpringWorks Therapeutics; the bispecific antibody alliance between BMS and BioNTech, and Sartorius’ acquisition of microtissue firm MatTek.   Bayer…

USA Manuel Guzman, President of CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, outlines the organization’s vital role in scientific knowledge management and its commitment to accelerating breakthroughs in biomedical research. In this interview, Guzman delves into CAS’s strategic partnership with Cleveland Clinic, the impact of AI and quantum computing in…

Denmark As Denmark’s life science sector matures into a globally engaged, innovation-led ecosystem, the Danish Life Science Cluster has emerged as a central neutral coordinating force, aligning regional strengths, shaping strategic direction, and enabling collaborative transformation across sectors. In this interview, Director Diana Arsovic Nielsen, CEO of the Cluster, reflects on…

USA Regeneron has agreed to pay USD 256 million to acquire at-home DNA test maker 23andMe after the troubled firm declared bankruptcy. Through the buyout, Regeneron will acquire the data of 23andMe’s customers, obtaining the valuable genetic profiles of millions to potentially develop new and lucrative therapies. With ambiguous legal guidelines…

Puerto Rico Sebastián Negrón Reichard, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce, sees Puerto Rico’s current economic landscape as one of immense opportunity, particularly with the US government’s focus on reshoring. With a skilled workforce, strategic location, and historical economic strengths, Puerto Rico is poised to contribute significantly to national…