This article was written by Selena Mitchell As the world is changing with the advancement of the internet and technology, all the industries are evolving themselves to cope up with different choices of the audience. Same is the case with pharma/health care industry, which is transforming to meet their customers’ requirements. Marketing is a need for every industry from …
Big opportunities for improving patient safety
What is Pharma’s biggest opportunity for improving patient safety over the next 5-10 years? This question was posed to several attendees at last year’s World Drug Safety Congress Europe event. Watch the video for their answers. Hear from: Christina Stoem Moeller, Astra Zeneca Logesvaran Yogendran, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Logesvaran Yogendran, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Marqus Hamwright, UCB Pharma Dr Simon Ingate, Pope Woodhead …
StemCyte’s on Storing Cord Blood and Tissue
We were glad to have Wise Young, Global Medical Director at StemCyte, present at last year’s World Cord Blood Congress. Wise was one of the event’s keynote speakers and gave an address titled “Storing cord blood and tissue – an alternative approach”. Stemcyte participated in the section of the conference that focused on public, private and hybrid business models. Other …
Video: Chris Hillyer of New York Blood Center on public cord blood banking in the US
Christopher Hillyer, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Blood Center, presented at World Cord Blood Congress 2013 on the topic, ‘Public cord blood banking in the US: business models, sustainability and future possibilities.’ If you liked this video then why not have a look at our other videos from World Cord Blood Congress 2013. World Cord Blood …
Video: John Duguid of Genzyme on rapid microbiological methods in cell therapy
John Duguid, Principal Process/Analytical Scientist, Manufacturing Technical Services at Genzyme, speaks on ‘Rapid Microbiological Methods in autologous cell therapy: advantages, limitations, support and obstacles.’ If you liked this video then why not have a look at our other videos from Cell Culture World Congress USA 2013. Cell Culture World Congress USA is North America’s premier cell culture optimization and development …
Video: Ted Harada on the ALS Patient Perspective on Stem Cells
Ted Harada sheds light on the patient perspective of stem cell treatments. Ted, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in 2010, spoke at Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013 of his own experience as a participant in stem cell clinical trials in a talk entitled ‘Ted’s ALS miracle – Inspiring hope in a fledgling industry.’ If you liked …
Video: Pharmaceutical Research and Public Perceptions
Once again we find this Video of six year old Emily Whitehead circulating around the internet and popping up constantly on social media. The video looks at the experimental treatment Emily underwent during her second relapse of Lukemia and the miraculous outcome of that treatment in 2011. This treatment, supposedly, involves injecting Emily with HIV to help her combat her …
Video: Highlights from North America’s leading Stem Cell, Cord Blood and Cell Culture events
In September 2013 stem cells, cord blood and cell culture industry executives gathered in Cambridge, MA to network and share insights in these unique but related sectors. Check out the event highlights above. Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine Congress is where biotechs gather to explore the most promising trends in stem cell, cell and gene therapies. World Cord Blood Congress …
How Long Before We Have the Universal Availability of Insulin
According to the International Diabetes Federation, there are over 371 million people around the world who suffer from diabetes. And yesterday, 14th November, marked 2013’s World Diabetes Day. The day, aimed at raising awareness and support for those suffering from the infliction, saw events take place across the globe and as well as organisations lighting up national monuments blue in …
Bio-Printing Organs: China Moving in the Right Direction
Chinese scientists have announced a step forward in the field of regenerative medicine for their nation. Researchers from eastern china have revealed a 3D Bio-Printer which uses a biological gel as its building material, to create and form rudimentary organs and body parts, Reuters reports. With scandal surrounding Chinese institutions in charge of organ donation, allegedly demanding money from hospitals …