Tagged with research

Malaysia Dr Akhmal Yusof, CEO of CRM sheds light on the capacity for all stages of clinical research in Malaysia. He discusses the importance of human resources for the country’s research future and explains what makes Malaysia such a worthwhile location to invest in international clinical research.   If we consider…

Spain Following Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto, a US agriculture giant, the company is facing a new era in which its pharmaceutical arm is still a highly strategic part. Bernardo Kanahuati, Bayer’s CEO for Iberia, highlights the importance of Spain’s manufacturing and R&D for Bayer International, as well as his strategy to…

France Thierry Philip, president of Institut Curie, talks about the organization, the effect of cancer on Social Security and the need for a cohesive European plan involving all oncology research institutions and policy-makers.   The most important achievement was the accreditation as a comprehensive cancer centre by the OECI One of…

France Dr. Catherine Jessus, Director of the INSB (Institute of Biological Sciences), the largest branch of the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research) in France, discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the French biological research ecosystem, public-private partnerships, and post-Brexit France.  The CNRS has activity in nearly every field of science…

France Prof. Alexis Brice, director of the French Brain & Spine Institute (Institut du Cerveau et de la Moelle épinière (ICM)), reveals the recipe behind the success of the center since its foundation eight years ago and discusses the future of research on neurodegenerative diseases.   Could you please introduce your…

France Dr. Denis Comet, President of AFCRO (the French Association of CROs), talks about the evolution of the clinical research environment in France and the new government actions aimed at speeding up the clinical trial process.   Didier Genot from France Biotech told us that France has lost competitiveness when it…

Algeria Dr. Zoubir Harrat heads the Institut Pasteur d’Algérie (IPA), after having spent most of his career with the institution. He talks of the importance to prepare for the healthcare challenges of the future, and how the only way to achieve this is through collaboration and training of future generations.  …

Hong Kong Professor Justin Wu, chief operating officer of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Medical Center, shares his professional background and interest in gastroenterology, his insights into the research and commercialization environment in Hong Kong, and his hope for government, industry and academia to work together to propel Hong Kong…

Spain Josep Taberno MD PhD, director of VHIO, introduces the important work being conducted by the cancer institute in Spain as well as emerging trends in oncology. Can you tell us about VHIO? “ The complexities in cancer treatment and care are myriad. That said, I firmly believe that we can…

Turkey Mahmut Gümüş, president of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology, paints a descriptive picture of the oncology situation in the country, with the looming epidemiological shift set to transform the healthcare sector. However, he has high hopes that the country will continue to prioritize oncology as a key therapeutic area…

UK One notable quirk of the British life sciences ecosystem is the importance of its not-for-profit sector. Indeed, in 2017, UK charities poured GBP 1.6 billion (USD 2.1 billion) into medical research; more than both the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Simon Gillespie, chief…

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…