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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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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Cytiva develops 2 new protein A resins bringing cost efficiency to mAb capture
With the growth and transformation of the monoclonal antibody (mAb) market, particularly with the recent rapid rise of biosimilars, a one-size-fits-all approach to protein purification is no longer viable.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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PAHO & UNOPS to strengthen health systems in Latin America & the Caribbean
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) have signed a new MoU aimed at reinforcing the collaboration between the two organisations and optimising the execution of health sector projects in the region.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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India's Integrated targets Affordable Healthcare Access
Technology is reshaping healthcare, offering new ways to tackle long-standing gaps and expand access. With its vast population and diverse healthcare needs, India is making significant strides to build a robust digital health ecosystem.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Countering Obesity with Drugs Vs Viable Alternatives
A sizable obese population in India is a free ground for multinational pharma companies to launch various anti-obesity drugs.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Sterling Accuris buys Gujarat Pathology Laboratory and Diagnostic Centre
Sterling Accuris Diagnostics, one of the fastest growing chains of NABL accredited pathology laboratories in India with a leading presence in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, has announced the acquisition of Gujarat Pathology Laboratories, a leading pathology service provider in Ahmedabad.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Lytus Technologies expands healthcare footprint with acquisition of Blod.in
Mumbai-based startup Lytus Technologies has announced the completion of its acquisition of Blod.in, India's first on-demand blood component management and logistics platform (powered by advanced artificial intelligenceAI and machine learning algorithms) currently operational in Chennai and soon to be available nationally.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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We are developing customised solutions aligned with India's regulatory and market needs
US-headquartered Agilent Technologies International has opened its first-ever India Solution Center at its LEED Platinum-certified office in Manesar, Haryana.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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SunAct opens first facility in Mumbai offering CAR-T cell therapy for solid-state tumours
SunAct - Advanced Cancer Therapies, the oncology startup founded by Dr Vijay Patil and Dr Ashay Karpe, aimed at making the world’s most advanced and innovative cancer care accessible and affordable in the country, has launched its third facility in India and the first in Mumbai city, at the Dr. Gupte Surgical Hospital in Khar (West).
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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India inks MoUs with Dubai to advance academic and research collaboration
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid AI Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE; and Piyush Goyal, India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, witnessed the signing of eight Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening collaboration across key sectors including infrastructure, healthcare, higher education, maritime services, logistics, and private sector engagement.
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BioSpectrum India June 2025
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Thermo Fisher accelerates development of biologic therapeutics
Thermo Fisher Scientific is employing an enhanced platform technology and a new CHO K-1 cell line that can reduce timelines to Investigational New Drug (IND) filing from 13 to nine months, helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies overcome logistical complexities within pre-clinical biologic drug development.
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