Tagged with clinical tria

Sanofi Sanofi’s Korean affiliate is the fifth largest recipient of clinical trial investments after the United States, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. Kay Bae, general manager, discusses the benefits of clinical testing in Korea and why ‘open innovation’ is important for progress and development.   You became general manager of…

partnering The Korean Institute of Toxicology (KIT) is a government-funded research institute that evaluates the safety of medicine, bio-related products and chemicals. PharmaBoardroom talks to Lee Sang-Joon, President of KIT about his current operations and his vision for the future.     Can you discuss the role that KIT plays today…

clinical trials The president of Astellas Korea offers his perspectives on Korea as a base for primary and clinical research, and the company’s recent partnerships in the country.   You became president of Astellas Korea in 2011, following a long career at this affiliate. What were the biggest objectives you had when…

clinical trials The head researcher at P&K Skin Research Center discusses the potential of South Korea as a clinical trial hub, and the company’s current expansion plans.   What differentiates P&K Skin from its competitors, and what are the key characteristics of the Korean market that attract foreign patients and companies? We…

hospital The director of the Hanyang University Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (HUHRD), discusses Korea’s leading role in developing biosimilars as well as the hospital’s efforts to curb chronic diseases.   As a leading expert in rheumatism, what have been some of the main developments in this particular area of study? Rheumatologic…

clinical trials The Korea National Enterprise for Clinical Trials (KoNECT) was established in 2007 by the Korean government to meet the increasing demand for local clinical trials and strengthen the country’s clinical research network. Deborah Chee, president of KoNECT, explains the organization’s ambition to become a world leader in clinical trials.   When…

Parexel Pilar Rivas, associate director of global contract research organization Parexel’s Spanish affiliate, discusses cultural differences across Spain and their impact on clinical trials, as well as the world-class infrastructure that allows CROs in Spain to perform high-quality research.   Do you feel that supporting clinical research is a priority for the…

Biotech The CEO of Venter Pharma explains the challenges of bringing a diagnostic drug to the market, and how they hope to leverage the science behind their product, LacTEST, in various new forms and indications.   Before you came on board at Venter Pharma, the research for your product LacTEST was…

university The executive director of Latin America’s largest plasma fractionation plant, a publicly-funded laboratory within the 400 year old National University of Cordoba, discusses the organization’s social responsibility as a provider and leader for plasma derived therapies in the region, and their exciting pipeline of innovative biotech products.     How does Hemoderivados’s…

doing business Montse Planas was appointed as General Manager of Fresenius Kabi Spain just as the financial crisis went into a downward spin. Today she discusses the efforts the company made to respond to the crisis, and ways in which cost-cutting could be implemented in Spain.   What were some of the…

biotech The executive director and general manager of Amgen Mexico discusses how the company relies on Mexico as a hub for clinical research, with an investment of over USD 22 million since 2006, and strives to deliver its pipeline of innovative medicines to treat seriously ill patients in Mexico.   You…

biotech The executive director and general manager of Amgen Mexico discusses how the company relies on Mexico as a hub for clinical research, with an investment of over USD 22 million since 2006, and strives to deliver its pipeline of innovative medicines to treat seriously ill patients in Mexico.   You…