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France Prof. Stanislas Lyonnet, director of the Imagine Institute in Paris, France, explains his organization’s unique ecosystem that brings together researchers, physicians, patients and private actors to find the cure to genetic diseases.   Could you please introduce yourself and tell us why you decided to take the helm of the…

Spain Ricardo Martinez Murillo, director of the Cajal Institute – a neuroscience research center assigned to the Spanish Research Council (CSIC) and the oldest neurobiology research center in Spain – discusses recent breakthroughs in the field of neuroscience and highlights how better facilities and resources are paramount to making Spain a…

Roche Consuelo Martín de Dios, managing director of the Roche Institute Foundation discusses the legacy and movements of the organization as well as the challenges, opportunities, and future of Personalized Precision Medicine in Spain. What is the background of the Roche Institute Foundation in Spain? What have been the key milestones…

Brazil Marlene Oliveira, founder and president of the Instituto Lado a Lado Pela Vida (Side by Side for Life) documents the main objectives and achievements of this Brazilian institution of reference, which tirelessly strives to help Brazilians live longer and healthier lives and access better healthcare outcomes through targeted prevention and…

Austria Michael Krebs, managing director of the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), the leading publicly funded non-university biomedical research organization in Austria, provides an overview of IMBA’s role in the Austrian biomedical ecosystem. Furthermore, he gives an insight into Austria compared to the rest of Europe and delivers exciting news on…

Italy Prof. Luca G. Guidotti discusses the esteemed positioning of San Raffaele within the global scientific community, their core mission of translational medicine and the challenges Italy faces today with the development of young scientific talent and the bridging of the public-private gap. Prof. Guidotti, could you begin by describing the…

Italy The division of neuroscience at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute is one of the best worldwide performers in academic research. Division director Professor Gianvito Martino discusses the institute’s unique operative model, national limitations, and the future of the neuroscience field as an investment opportunity. Prof. Martino, to start off, the…

Italy Professor Angelo Corti, Director of the Experimental Oncology division of the SRSI, discusses approaches to oncology research and the institute´s significant contribution to the field in Italy. What is the philosophy of the SRSI’s oncology division towards oncology research? The development of new strategies to improve cancer prevention, detection and…

Italy Dr. Paola Pozzi, the head of the Office of Biotechnology Transfer at the San Raffaele Scientific Institute, discusses the crucial role the OBT occupies as a link between the industry and early-stage research at the institute, as well as her views on the changing culture surrounding the commercialization of research…

Mexico Abelardo Meneses García, General Director at the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (INCan), explains the evolution of cancer’s footprint in Mexico and showcases how the institute has been investing in enlarging its capabilities to become the national and regional reference for cancer treatment. Could you please introduce to our international…

Mexico Dr. Marco A. Martinez Rios, General Director of the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico elaborates on the institution’s rich history in Mexico and its contributions to cardiology through research, teaching and treatment. As the general director of the National Institute of Cardiology, could you introduce yourself to our international…

Mexico Dr. David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz, General Director of the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán on the myriad issues surrounding diabetes in Mexico and how the Mexican healthcare system can evolve. You have highlighted the importance of the institute operating as a reference center. What have been some…