In this issue

BREAKING DOWN DISPARITIES
Women continue to sustain the quest to make a mark in the workplace and balance their personal life. Pandemic or not, woman power has not diminished one bit, and it shows in their exemplary achievements in India and the rest of the world. On the occasion of Women’s Day, BioSpectrum Asia salutes 20 inspiring leaders of the life sciences industry in the APAC region, for motivating others around them, breaking the glass ceiling and paving their own paths in 2021. These 20 women are in their respective fields, inspiring not just their employees and the people around them, but other women and the next generation of women leaders

Hong Kong's Pluslife Biotech launches first handheld COVID-19 nucleic acid test

Pluslife Biotech, an enterprise based in the Greater Bay Area in Hong Kong, has launched the first handheld COVID-19 Nucleic Acid Test to help with epidemic prevention and control.

1 min

CEPI lays focus on developing heat-stable vaccine technology

Norway-based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has launched a new ‘Call for Proposals’ to improve the thermostability of vaccines against known epidemic and pandemic diseases like Ebola, Lassa fever, MERS, as well as COVID-19 or a novel Disease X.

1 min

Women Special - Breaking Down Disparities

Women continue to sustain the quest to make a mark in the workplace and balance their personal life. Pandemic or not, woman power has not diminished one bit, and it shows in their exemplary achievements in India and the rest of the world. On the occasion of Women’s Day, BioSpectrum Asia salutes 20 inspiring leaders of the life sciences industry in the APAC region, for motivating others around them, breaking the glass ceiling and paving their own paths in 2021. These 20 women are powerhouses in their respective fields, inspiring not just their employees and the people around them, but other women and the next generation of women leaders.

10+ mins

Psychedelic Trip to Wellness

Psychedelics have been used throughout history for medical purposes before being classified as illicit drugs in the 1960s. But that’s changing now, psychedelic drugs are gaining widespread attention as rigorous clinical trials have demonstrated their potential as a treatment for unmet needs in mental health. What explains this renaissance, how soon we will see psychedelic drugs in the market and most importantly where does big pharma stand in this? Let’s find out.

8 mins

A Reflection on 25 Years Well Spent: Building Our Reputation as Australia's Premier Bioanalytical and Toxicology Provider

This year, we at Agilex Biolabs celebrate our 25th year supporting Biotechs’ drug development programs as they champion safe and effective therapeutics through preclinical and clinical testing to bring relief to patient populations around the globe.

6 mins

“Our COVID-19 Vax Efficacy is Promising; Lyme disease & Chikungunya Shots in pipeline”

Headquartered in France, Valneva is an established European specialty vaccine company that has already commercialised the Japanese encephalitis vaccine IXIARO/ JESPECT and the oral cholera vaccine DUKORAL.

4 mins

“We are expanding our capacity across Asia”

The life science company Sartorius, through its subgroup Sartorius Stedim Biotech, acquired cell culture specialist Xell AG headquartered in Germany, in 2021. To discuss the latest developments in the company following this acquisition, BioSpectrum spoke to Jean-Marc Cappia (J-MC), Head of Cell Line, Media & Testing Solutions, and Stefan Northoff(SN), Head of Product Development for Cell Culture Media, Cell Lines & Testing Solutions, both at Sartorius. Edited excerpts;

4 mins

Japan Discovers Host Immune-Dependent Novel Anti-Coronavirus Antibody

The National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (NIBIOHN), in partnership with Shionogi & Co. in Japan, has successfully identified a novel antiviral antibody for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), its variants, and closely associated coronavirus species.

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BioSpectrum Asia Magazine Description:

BioSpectrum Asia Magazine is a monthly magazine published by MM Activ Sci-Tech Communication in India. It is a leading biotechnology magazine in Asia, covering a wide range of topics related to the biotechnology industry, including:

* Biotechnology news and trends: BioSpectrum Asia covers the latest biotechnology news and trends from India and around the world.
* Biotechnology company profiles and interviews: The magazine profiles leading biotechnology companies in Asia and interviews their CEOs and other top executives.
* Biotechnology research and development: BioSpectrum Asia covers the latest biotechnology research and development from academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies.
* Biotechnology product reviews: The magazine reviews the latest biotechnology products and services.
* Biotechnology industry events: BioSpectrum Asia covers biotechnology industry events from around the world.

BioSpectrum Asia Magazine is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest advances in biotechnology and their potential to impact the world around us.