"We need an immigration policy that will allow for the free movement of scientists. However, considering scientists often come with their families it is important that…
In Conversation
Interview: Georges Jabre – CEO, Serdia Pharmaceuticals (India) (Servier India); President, Healthcare Committee, Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IFCCI)

"...despite the population´s rising expectations, Indian doctors are doing their utmost to be close to their patients, although doctors’ incomes in India are lower than those…
"Sleep apnea is connected mainly with cardiac diseases like hypertension, arrhythmias, stroke or diabetes. Also, daily sleepiness is an important issue, particularly in case of drivers.…
"Although our company’s headcount is smaller than those of some Indian heavyweights, BSV’s revenues per person places our company as one of the top performing players…
"There is a market for everyone in America if they have a good product and a good strategy. Therefore, we help the company to evaluate their…
Interview: Yugal Sikri – Chairman, Pharmaceutical Management, School of Business Management, NMIMS Deemed to be University, India

"The investment trend is actually quite positive, with large Indian companies now understanding the importance of R&D. Today, the top five Indian companies invest around nine…
"I would say that we have overcome the crisis from a healthcare point of view, and gained competencies and resilience, due to the extreme commitment of…
Most likely, the UK is the best environment for putting forward trials that are properly regulated. Initially that tipped a lot of venture capital into the…
"Indian pharmaceutical exports have skyrocketed from around USD 3.9 billion in 2004 to reach nearly USD 17 billion today."
"After the official merger of Zimmer and Biomet in June 2015, the Canadian affiliate was the first affiliate to be fully integrated last year."
"In the public sector, the government is currently discussing the introduction of five new vaccines: rotavirus, novo conjugates for measles, rubella, and varicella as well as…
Interview: Oscar Gaspar – President, Portuguese Association of Private Hospitalization and Vice-President, Confederation of Portuguese Industry (CIP)

"The Portuguese NHS is a historic and prestigious service—similar to that of the UK—whereby the public financing is significant"