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Japan Yuzo Toda, chairman of the Forum for Innovative Regenerative Medicine (FIRM) in Japan, discusses how the organization acts as a translational bridge between academia and industry, how the paradigm of regenerative medicine differs from that of traditional pharmaceuticals, and why Japan has taken the lead in this exciting new field.…

Lithuania Rūta Pumputienė, head of the Local American Working Group (LAWG), explains the main dynamics impacting the pharmaceutical sector in general as well as the key role of the LAWG in supporting the better access to innovative treatments. Can you please introduce yourself to our international audience as well as the…

Poland Michael Kern, director general of the German Chamber of Commerce in Poland, discusses the evolving economic and business landscape in Poland and the overall impact of German companies. Furthermore, he highlights the services of the chamber and the steps that must be taken to stimulate the next influx of foreign…

Bulgaria Krassimira Chemishanska, president of AmCham Bulgaria, highlights the opportunities Bulgaria can offer to foreign companies as well as investors and explains the fundamental role of collaboration in the country in order to establish a dynamic and solid industry. As President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, could you…

India Dilip G Shah, secretary-general of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) and member of the Expert Review Committee on Access to Medicine (ATM), discusses the association’s commitment to assisting the Indian government with policies that ensure access to affordable medicines for all as well as the requirements that every candidate needs…

Poland Michael Dembinski, chief advisor of the British Polish Chamber of Commerce, discusses the important role of the chamber in driving forward Polish clinical trials and the challenges in unlocking Poland’s R&D potential. He also highlights the possible impact of Brexit and looks at the similarities and differences of business culture…

Poland Monika Constant, director general of the French-Polish Chamber of Commerce in Poland (CCIFP), discusses the evolution of the two nations’ bilateral business relationship, the benefits of conducting business in Poland, and the barriers preventing the next wave of foreign direct investment into the Polish economy. She also highlights the impact…

Poland Beata Ambroziewicz, board member of the Polish cancer patient coalition, an umbrella organization that encompasses 41 Polish cancer organizations, discusses the challenges and possible solutions in regard to hospital care and market access in the oncology community. She also highlights the importance of a coordinated approach towards the treatment of…

Poland Bogna Cichowska-Duma, general director of the Employers’ Association of Innovative Pharmaceutical Companies (INFARMA), the voice of 28 leading innovative companies in Poland, discusses the challenges and opportunities for doing research and business in Poland. Furthermore, she points out the importance of seeing healthcare expenses as investments not solely costs and…

Poland Mirosław Zieliński, president of the Polish National Forum for the Therapy of rare diseases (ORPHAN), the representative voice for 35 Polish rare disease associations, discusses the implications of the introduction of a national rare disease plan and the need to improve rare disease diagnostics. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of…

Brazil Antonio Britto, the executive president of Interfarma, the main association gathering together local and international innovators in Brazil, provides insights into some of the hottest topics in Brazil’s pharmaceutical sector, including an assessment of the eye-catching growth prospects of the industry after years of political and economy turmoil, as well…

Japan Makoto Suematsu, president of the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), discusses AMED’s successful unification of Japan’s previously disparate systems for medical research funding; the strategic significance of the country’s strong footprint in regenerative medicine and rare diseases; and the organization’s internationalization strategy, propelled by the push to…