Precision Medicine / Reclaiming Asia's Genomic Destiny
The completion of the Human Genome Project (HGP) in April 2003 with the publication of the first human genome…
Cancer
Europe / Can The Beating Cancer Plan Make it an Innovation Leader?
The EFPIA’s Nathalie Moll outlines the significance of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan to cancer patients in Europe, and its potential to boost the continent’s push to catch up with the…
Oncology / MSD SVP Deepak Khanna: Taking a Europe-Wide Approach in the Fight Against Cancer
There are over 3.5 million diagnoses and 1.3 million deaths from cancer in the EU each year and cancer is set to…
Norway / Staking a Claim as a Pharma Research Hub
Norway, more well-known internationally as an innovation hub for oil & gas and marine biology, is attempting to…
In Conversation
Ekaphop Sirachainan – President, Thai Society of Clinical Oncology
Dr Ekaphop Sirachainan, president of the Thai Society of Clinical Oncology, explains the need to increase patient access to oncology treatment in Thailand, and the crucial need for collaboration with the public sector in terms of prevention and to spread information to all healthcare professionals. Sirachainan also underlines the importance of collaboration with the private sector to bring more innovative…
Cancer in the USA: A Snapshot
In recent years the US has seen an overall decease in cancer deaths thanks to innovative medicines and treatments.…
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There are over 3.5 million diagnoses and 1.3 million deaths from cancer in the EU each year and cancer is set to…
Korean Research Team Develops Nanoparticle for Cancer Treatment
A Korean research team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a cunning…
Precision Medicine / Reclaiming Asia's Genomic Destiny
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NHS approves ‘game-changing’ cell therapy for children with cancer
Novartis receives NHS approval for their CAR T-cell therapy to treat leukaemia in children, 10 days after…
Turkey: The Future of Cancer Care Uncertain
Turkey has one of the most revered Social Security Systems in the world, providing its citizens with…
The Impact of Next Generation Sequencing on Women-Focused Cancers
Kamala Maddali, vice president for Biopharma Collaborations & Companion Diagnostics at Cancer Genetics,…
Oncology / MSD SVP Deepak Khanna: Taking a Europe-Wide Approach in the Fight Against Cancer
There are over 3.5 million diagnoses and 1.3 million deaths from cancer in the EU each year and cancer is set to…
Oncology / Sweden's Excellence in Cancer Care: Behind the Figures
Key stakeholders in Swedish pharma explain why Sweden’s record on cancer care is the best in Europe and what…
Bristol-Myers Squibb to Acquire Celgene to Expand its Cancer Portfolio
Last week, Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under…
European Cancer Forum 2020 / Belgian MoH Maggie De Block Delivers Strong Message on Access to Innovation
The second edition of the European Cancer Forum was held in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, 29 January 2020. Hosted…
News Roundup / Mexican Pharma: February 2020
Below is a selection of top recent news from Mexican pharma and healthcare, including the healthcare reforms…
Norway / Staking a Claim as a Pharma Research Hub
Norway, more well-known internationally as an innovation hub for oil & gas and marine biology, is attempting to…
Chinese PD-1 Cancer Drugs: Global Competition for Big Pharma
PD-1 inhibitors have boosted survival rates for many cancer patients since their introduction in the US five years…
Oncology / Switzerland: Fresh Tactics in the War on Cancer
With cancer now causing one in eight deaths globally and, in Europe, even outpacing serious cardiovascular…
CEE / East vs West: Bridging the Access Gap in European Cancer Care
From her vantage point as associate vice president for MSD’s Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) cluster,…
Peru: Better Cancer Survival Rates Than Europe or the US
Despite Peru’s sometimes-sluggish development when it comes to healthcare, the progression of cancer prevention…