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pharma Professor Paul Smits, Dean and Vice Chairman of Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands, shares his insights into the strengths of the country’s research climate and the challenges posed by the increasingly high cost of innovative drugs on the healthcare budget. Prof. Smits highlights the benefits that could be…

Pharma John Verhoeven, Partner and co-founder of Eagle Rock Life Sciences, a Dutch independent consultancy offering a broad range of services to both Dutch and international life sciences companies, explains how this fast-growing company helps clients of all sizes to reach new heights thanks to its experienced staff and fast, flexible service.…

pharma As Director of the Netherlands’ association for innovative medicines, Gerard Schouw outlines new strategies to enhance the Dutch research climate; foster greater collaboration between all stakeholders and improve public perception of the industry. In light of the upcoming Dutch Presidency of the European Union, the Netherlands intends to lead the…

Pharma Manfred Rüdiger (MR), Robbert Van Heekeren (RVH) and Jeroen Rovers (JR), respectively CEO, CFO and CMO of Kiadis Pharma, a Dutch biopharmaceutical company focused on cell-based immunotherapy products for the treatment of blood cancers and inherited blood disorders, discuss how the company’s recent IPO will allow them to move forward…

Pharma Mr. Finn Søndergaard, CEO of Intsel Chimos, an independent French laboratory with a long history of expertise in the import of medicines for patients in a therapeutic impasse, highlights Intsel Chimos’ emphasis on innovation and R&D and discusses the promising orphan drug the company is in the process of developing. He…

Pharma Mr. Michel Finance, CEO of Theradiag, a leading French player in in vitro diagnostics and the novel field of theranostics (a combination of treatment and diagnosis), discusses the major restructuring at Theradiag he oversaw, the crucial role that diagnostics play in the provision of efficient as well as cost-effective healthcare…

Pharma Antimicrobial resistance is classified by the WHO as one of the top threats to humanity. The Business Unit Director for Europe and America of DSM Sinochem Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in environmentally friendly anti-infective molecules, explains the risks related to antimicrobial resistance, the role of the pharmaceutical industry and how…

pharma Rikus Wolbers, Director at Novio Tech Campus, a key international incubator for R&D and manufacturing companies who are active at the interface of life sciences and high tech, and John Schalken, Program Director SMB Life Sciences, give an overview of the impressive developments in the Nijmegen area and the potential…

Pharma After a successful IPO on Nasdaq in May 2015, Galapagos is ready to continue developing its robust portfolio of clinical-stage breakthrough therapies with the potential to revolutionize existing treatment paradigms. The CEO discusses his current priorities as well as his vision to transform Galapagos into a specialty pharmaceutical company. In…

Pharma Leo Le Duc, Director of Amsterdam Science Park, explains the potential of Amsterdam Science Park as a world-class eco-system for start-ups, mature companies, research centers and students, as well as how the largest beta-science cluster in Northern Europe will help to globally establish Amsterdam as a “City of Knowledge.”  You…

Pharma The CSO and COO of BioNovion talk about the company’s recent acquisition by US-based biotech Aduro. BioNovion is a Dutch biopharma specialized in immune oncology antibody discovery. Immunotherapy has become a clinical reality as an effective approach to treat advanced cancer and BioNovion plans to keep leveraging the fruitful collaboration with top-notch research centers…

Pharma Stem cell technology can play a key role in improving the drug discovery process. The CEO of Pluriomics, a biotech company focused on development of fully functional human assay systems for use in drug discovery and development, explains the vision behind the creation of the company as well as the…