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“We support scientists in all regions researching and developing vaccines against COVID”
Eva van Pelt, Co-CEO & Chief Commercial Officer, Eppendorf AG, Hamburg, Germany
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March 2021
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NECHRI, IIT-G ink MoU for cancer research
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (NECHRI), Jorabat, Assam.
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March 2021
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“Peptide purification market is underserved by traditional resin suppliers”
« Jonathan Royce, Chief Executive Officer, Bio-Works Technologies AB, Sweden
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March 2021
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India rolls out vaccines to neighbouring coThe government has opened a new institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) i.e. CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in New Delhi.untries
The Government of India has received several requests for the supply of Indian manufactured vaccines from neighbouring and key partner countries.
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March 2021
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LEADING FROM THE FRONT
The International Women’s Day theme for 2021, celebrated on March 8 every year, is #ChooseToChallenge, which highlights the importance of challenging biases and misconceptions in the interest of creating a more inclusive and gender-equal world.
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March 2021
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CEPI Call provides up to $140M to vaccine developers
Norway based Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has opened a new funding opportunity to support the rapid generation of additional clinical research on COVID-19 vaccines.
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March 2021
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Govt opens institute for science communication & policy research
The government has opened a new institute of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) i.e. CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), in New Delhi.
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March 2021
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9 Trends Of New Post-Covid Era
As the world wakes up to the new post-COVID reality, the vaccine industry is entering a new paradigm that is one in which vaccines are perceived as effective medical interventions, which will have wider acceptance in the society, and which need to be supported.
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February 2021
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WHO announces updates on systematic screening for TB
World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a number of updates to its forthcoming guidance on the systematic screening of tuberculosis (TB) disease.
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February 2021
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INDIAN BIOPHARMA HITS RS 25,000 CRORE RIDING 15% GROWTH WAVE
The Indian Biopharma Industry, with over 300 companies, is growing at the rate of 15 per cent, which is 3 per cent more than the previous year’s 12 per cent.
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February 2021
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Piramal Pharma invests $32M to expand API facility in US
Mumbai based Piramal Pharma Limited’s Pharma Solutions business, a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), has announced plans to expand its facility in Michigan in the US with additional capacity and new capabilities for the development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
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February 2021
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Govt launches SARS-CoV-2 genomic consortium to monitor viral mutations
The government has launched the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia (INSACOG), comprising 10 labs namely DBT-NIBMG Kalyani, DBT-ILS Bhubaneswar, ICMRNIV Pune, DBT-NCCS Pune, CSIR-CCMB Hyderabad, DBT-CDFD Hyderabad, DBT-InSTEM/ NCBS Bengaluru, NIMHANS Bengaluru, CSIR-IGIB Delhi, and NCDC Delhi.
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February 2021
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Korea conducts typhoid vaccine study in Nepal
Vi-DT typhoid conjugate vaccine, developed jointly by the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and SK Bioscience based in South Korea, has met the primary endpoints in a Pase III study in Nepal.
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February 2021
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Govt works towards AYUSH export promotion council
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of AYUSH have decided to work together to set up an Export Promotion Council to boost AYUSH exports.
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February 2021
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GAVI nominates Dr Harsh Vardhan as India representative
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister, Health and Family Welfare has been nominated by the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI) as a member of the GAVI Board. He will be representing the South-East Area Regional Office (SEARO)/ Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO) constituency on the GAVI Board from January 1, 2021 until December 31, 2023.
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February 2021
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BARC develops indigenous Ruthenium 106 plaque to treat eye cancer
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space has lauded the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Mumbai for developing eye cancer therapy in the form of the first indigenous Ruthenium 106 plaque for treatment of ocular tumours.
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February 2021
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CSIR reveals anti-viral benefits of chlorhexidine mouthwash
A preliminary laboratory based research conducted by researchers at Panjab University in collaboration with CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology (IMTECH) has revealed that one of the most routinely used mouth rinses, Chlorhexidine, has proven to be effective against SARS-CoV-2.
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February 2021
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Health Ministry Unveils Website On Repurposed Drugs For Covid-19
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a website that gives comprehensive information about the numerous COVID-19 clinical trials that Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is engaged in partnership with industry, other government departments and ministries.
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December 2020
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World Bank approves $12B for COVID-19 vaccine support
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved an envelope of $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and treatments for their citizens.
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December 2020
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WHO issues alerts on falsified medical products
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an alert for medical product related to three different batches of confirmed falsified Fluzone Quadrivalent Influenza Vaccine identified in Mexico and reported to WHO.
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December 2020
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Pakistan emphasizes on breast cancer awareness
The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Pink Pakistan Trust with an aim to spread awareness on breast cancer and its early detection within Pakistan.
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December 2020
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Siemens Healthineers to invest Rs 1300 Cr in innovation hub
To advance the digitalization of healthcare and better serve the needs of emerging markets, Siemens Healthineers has announced plans to invest Rs 1300 crore over the next five years in an innovation hub in Bengaluru.
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December 2020
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Supporting innovation in 2021
COVID-19 is likely to impact India’s economy across all industries and business formats. Nevertheless, the biosuppliers sector is gearing up to adopt the new normal and is all set to launch new products in next 12 months in 2021. The upcoming products are spread across a wide range of applications for the life sciences industry such as cell imaging, sample analysis, nanotechnology, gene sequencing, microbiology research, microencapsulation and much more.
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December 2020
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IIT-Kgp develops economical device for COVID-19 testing
Covirap, the diagnostic machine developed by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT-Kgp) researchers, has been successfully validated for its efficacy in COVID-19 detection by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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December 2020
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Medtech startup EzeRx gathers Rs 1.75 Cr in seed round
Medtech startup EzeRx from Kolkata has secured Rs 1.75 crore in a seed funding round backed by the Odisha based KIIT Technology Business Incubator (TBI).
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December 2020
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IISER-Pune focuses on checking asymptomatic COVID-19 cases
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research IISER) in Pune, along with the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad have developed a fast and sensitive device that can help detect asymptomatic COVID-19 patients by testing their sense of smell.
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December 2020
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IIHMR, John Hopkins initiate vaccine economics course
With COVID-19 dramatically altering vaccine decision making globally, the world is faced with new challenges on how to maintain routine vaccine coverage and plan the rapid deployment of a coming COVID-19 vaccine.
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December 2020
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WHO Pushes Availability Of Covid-19 Rapid Tests For LMICs
A set of agreements to make available, for low and middle-income countries (LMICs), affordable, high-quality COVID-19 antigen rapid tests have been announced by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator.
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November 2020
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Is COVID-19 Sidelining NCDs?
The pandemic has affected the supervision of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) not only in terms of overshadowing their severity and hazards but also in prioritization of their therapeutic consideration. Although a number of initiatives are being carried out by the industry and government to address this, there is also the urgent need to build a national strategic framework for managing NCDs during a pandemic.
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November 2020
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“We have 18 international patents granted for Stempeucel pooling technology”
Bengaluru based Stempeutics Research has received regulatory approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for the launch of Stempeucel in India.
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