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IDMA names Nikkhil K Masurkar as Vice Chairperson of R&D and Innovation Committee
Nikkhil K Masurkar, Chief Executive Officer of Mumbai-based Entod Pharmaceuticals, has been appointed Vice Chairperson of the R&D and Innovation Committee of the Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA) for the 20252026 term.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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IIT Madras and US researchers study viruses with potential to kill disease-causing bacteria
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and US are studying viruses in freshwater lakes.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Vgenomics and Dr. Shroff's Eye Hospital jointly develop unique biomarker to detect Keratoconus
Delhi-NCR based biotech startup Vgenomics has entered into a special partnership with Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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PAG-led Sekhmet Pharma announces appointment of Santosh Mahil as MD & CEO
A private equity consortium led by PAG, a leading Asia-focused investment firm, has announced the appointment of Santosh Kumar Mahil as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sekhmet Pharmaventures, an investment platform established to nurture and grow India's next generation of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) companies.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Qure.ai unveils new AI-powered co-pilot tool for frontline healthcare workers in LMICs
Leveraging its strength in digital health innovation, Mumbai-based startup Qure.ai has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered co-pilot tool for frontline healthcare workers in resource-constrained geographies.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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India-Japan Synergies in CAR-T and ADCs
Cancer remains the leading cause of death globally. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), there were approximately 9.7 million deaths from cancer in 2022, and around 20 million cancer cases were reported. It is estimated that by 2050, global cancer cases will be around 50 million globally. The rising incidence of cancer has led to a growing focus on individualised and targeted care.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Chandigarh University, UP emerges as new hub for pharmacy education in AI and research
Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Campus, continues to break new ground in AI-augmented multidisciplinary education with a major milestone- its School of Pharmacy has received formal approval from the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) for its Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Practo appoints Shoumyan Biswas as Global Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer
Practo, India's largest and most trusted health services platform, has announced the appointment of Shoumyan Biswas as its new Global Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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IISc develops novel nanozyme to prevent excess blood clotting
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can potentially be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE).
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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India partners with WHO to mainstream Ayush globally
In a landmark development poised to transform the global standing of traditional medicine systems, an agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO).
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Miltenyi Biotec India and BIRAC sign Lol to advance India's cell and gene therapy ecosystem
In a significant step toward strengthening India's leadership in cutting-edge biotherapeutics, Miltenyi Biotec India and the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) have signed a strategic Letter of Intent (LOI) at the BIO International Convention 2025.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Disruptive Al-Driven Innovations in Disease Diagnosis
For years, blood tests have been relied upon for detecting numerous conditions including diabetes, cancer, arthritis, HIV, cardiovascular diseases, genetic disorders, COVID-19 and much more. Joining this list is a first-of-its-kind blood test to detect early onset of Alzheimer’s disease, recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Gagandeep Singh Bedi joins Smile Group to lead HealthTech Venture Builder
Smile Group, a technology investor and operator, is launching a Healthtech Venture Builder and has appointed Gagandeep Singh Bedi as Managing Partner to lead the initiative.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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IIT-KGP inks MoU with German University to foster academic collaboration
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT-KGP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technische Universitat Darmstadt, Germany, to foster collaboration in academic, research and innovation initiatives.
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BioSpectrum India July 2025
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Ekta S. Chaudhary steps in as Chairperson of Venus Foundation to spearhead CSR initiatives
Venus Remedies Limited, a leading global pharmaceutical company, has appointed Ekta S. Chaudhary as the Chairperson of Venus Foundation, the dedicated social impact arm of the organisation.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Senores Pharm appoints Gautam Shah as President of US operations
The US subsidiary of Senores Pharmaceuticals Limited (SPL), Havix Group Inc. D/B/A Aavis Pharmaceuticals, has announced the appointment of Gautam Shah as President of US operations.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Qiagen expands digital PCR portfolio with new lentivirus solutions
Qiagen has announced the expansion of its cell and gene therapy (CGT) portfolio with an enhanced digital PCR (dPCR) workflow that now includes solutions for lentivirus-based applications, commonly used in the production of advanced treatments such as chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), a personalised form of cancer immunotherapy.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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US FDA announces expanded use of unannounced inspections
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its intent to expand the use of unannounced inspections at foreign manufacturing facilities that produce foods, essential medicines, and other medical products intended for American consumers and patients.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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WHO claims health inequities are shortening lives by decades
A global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that the underlying causes of ill health often stem from factors beyond the health sector, such as lack of quality housing, education and job opportunities.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Hearzap unveils Rs 8 Cr ESOP plan, aims to double growth by FY28
Hearzap, a Hyderabad-based provider of complete hearing care solutions in India, has announced its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), representing a significant step in Hearzap's journey of collective growth and success.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Agilent inaugurates India Solution Center to accelerate innovation
Agilent has announced the opening of its first-ever India Solution Center at its LEED Platinum-certified office in Manesar, Haryana. Designed to provide integrated solutions, this strategic investment marks a major milestone in Agilent's global journey, highlighting strong focus on India as a high-growth, innovation-driven market.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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New single-shot vaccine to offer controlled release of multiple doses over 6-months
Pioneering new research is set to investigate a promising vaccine technology designed to remove the need for cold-chain storage and condense multi-dose regimens into a single, controlled-release vaccination.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Intuitive and HSSC come together to strengthen India's healthcare workforce
Intuitive, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery, is working with the Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC), a recognised body under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), to support the government’s efforts in skilling emergency healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for qualified personnel.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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SS Innovations International makes historic NASDAQ debut
In a defining leap for Indian medical technology on the global stage, Gurugram-based startup SS Innovations International (SSII), the makers of the indigenous SSI Mantra surgical robotic system, has been listed on NASDAQ, in the US.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Resolution to Strengthen India's Health Preparedness Framework
Although COVID-19 has ended, the threat of new and re-emerging zoonotic viruses remains, the most recent cases being the Nipah virus (NiV) and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) outbreaks; there is also the risk of accidental or intentional biological threats. Addressing them requires effective surveillance systems and response mechanisms within a health emergency preparedness framework. Strengthening India's ability to identify and respond to pathogens depends on technological breakthroughs in a defined framework, an innovation-based ecosystem, and sustained international collaboration.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Synergy Between Indian Biotech and Ireland's Research Ecosystem
India, as the \"Pharmacy of the World,\" faces a transformative opportunity to elevate its position beyond manufacturing excellence toward breakthrough innovation.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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US launches nextgeneration universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) have announced the development of the next-generation, universal vaccine platform, Generation Gold Standard, using a beta-propiolactone (BPL)inactivated, whole-virus platform.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Dr. Reddy's & Sanofi Healthcare expand partnership to treat Respiratory Syncytial Virus in India
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories has expanded its strategic partnership with Sanofi Healthcare India Private Limited (SHIPL) to introduce a novel drug, Beyfortus (nirsevimab), in India.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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“IPSO expects the govt to help set up infrastructure dedicated to the Indian CRDMO industry”
Due to a lack of a clear and unified industry definition and slow progress, India's Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) industry leaders have joined hands and formed the Innovative Pharmaceutical Services Organization (IPSO), to create a strategic blueprinta roadmap to define the CRDMO sector.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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IIT-M leads development of new biosensor platform to test pregnant women for pre-eclampsia
An Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M)-led multi-institute research team has developed a new biosensor platform that can test pregnant women for pre-eclampsia.
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