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"Lack of population-specific genomic data is a significant challenge in the field of precision oncology"
Expanding its R&D capabilities to further enhance cancer detection and treatment efficacy, aligning with global efforts to revolutionise oncology care with the world observing World Cancer Day on February 4, Bengaluru-based startup 4baseCare has recently received a significant boost with Infosys investing Rs 8.3 crore to acquire a minority stake in the company. In conjunction with this, BioSpectrum took the opportunity to speak with Hitesh Goswami, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder, 4baseCare regarding their future plans and advancements in precision oncology.
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BioSpectrum Indian Feb 2025
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Mankind Pharma, Innovent Biologics to revolutionise cancer care with immunotherapy Sintilimab
Mankind Pharma and Innovent Biologics have announced a groundbreaking partnership to exclusively license and commercialise sintilimab, an advanced PD-1 immunotherapy, in the Indian market.
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BioSpectrum Indian Feb 2025
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Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India ink definitive agreements for merger
AIIMS Delhi to invest over Rs 300 Cr in digital infrastructure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising everything from patient care to health communication and All India Institutes Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, is investing over Rs 300 crore in digital infrastructure to ensure that every stakeholder, patients, doctors, and researchers benefits from this innovation, the premier institute's Director Dr M Srinivas said at a recently held event at AIIMS.
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BioSpectrum Indian Feb 2025
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When can India become a global gateway for the medtech industry?
Over 70 per cent of innovations by Indian medical technology startups are powered by digital integration, driven by a convergence of factors accelerating the industry's growth, according to a recent report by EY. Additionally, government initiatives are playing a pivotal role in positioning India as a global medtech hub. And the growing US FDA approvals is providing the required recognition to Indian medical technologies. Would these developments eventually lead to import independence for the Indian medtech sector?
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BioSpectrum Indian Feb 2025
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Sartorius Stedim Biotech opens new centre for bioprocess innovation in US
Sartorius Stedim Biotech, a leading partner of the biopharmaceutical industry, has opened its new centre for Bioprocess Innovation in Marlborough, Massachusetts in the US.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Agilent introduces innovative Mito-rOCR assay kit for mitochondrial research
Agilent Technologies Inc. has announced the new MitorOCR Assay Kit.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Qiagen launches AI-extension of Ingenuity Pathway Analysis for automatic interpretation of biological data
Qiagen has announced the launch of Ingenuity Pathway Analysis (IPA) Interpret, a new feature designed to simplify and accelerate the interpretation of complex biological data.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Parse Biosciences announces expansion of Evercode BCR product line
Parse Biosciences, a leader in scalable single cell sequencing solutions, has announced the expansion of its Evercode BCR product line to enable applications in mice.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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New technology for unambiguous detection of HIV genome using tailored fluorogenic tests
A team of scientists at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), has developed a novel diagnostic technology known as the GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism (GQ-RCP) platform.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Gene mutation likely cause for developing autism in early childhood: RGCB study
Autism, a developmental disorder that causes functional abnormalities in brain development, is caused by a combination of environmental and genetic factors with its symptoms manifesting in childhood as early as the age of two years.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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IIIT-Delhi unveils AI platform for discovering molecules that promote healthy ageing
A team of researchers from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) has developed AgeXtend, a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI)-based platform that is set to transform the search for molecules promoting healthy ageing.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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RSSDI study lays focus on Yoga and Diabetes Prevention
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, recently released the landmark study by Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) on 'Yoga and Diabetes Prevention'.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Dr Alok Khullar steps in as Group CEO of RJ Corp Healthcare
RJ Corp Healthcare, a leading name in the healthcare sector through its renowned entities Cocoon Hospital and Cryoviva Stem Cell Bank, has announced the appointment of Dr Alok Khullar as Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Entod Pharmaceuticals on-boards Dr Anish Desai as Scientific & Research adviser
Mumbai-based Entod Pharmaceuticals has appointed Dr Anish Desai as its Scientific and Research Adviser.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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NATHEALTH Foundation inducts Dr Indu Bhushan & Neeraj Jain to the board
NATHEALTH Foundation has announced the induction of two distinguished leaders, Dr Indu Bhushan and Neeraj Jain, to its Board.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Amgen India ropes in Naveen Gullapalli as MD
Amgen has announced the appointment of Naveen Gullapalli as Managing Director of Amgen India.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Infinx names Ninad Chavda as new Chief Financial Officer
Infinx, a trusted provider of artificial intelligence (AI)powered solutions for patient access and revenue cycle management, has announced the appointment of Ninad Chavda as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Heartnet appoints Indranil Das as Senior Advisor Technology
Bengaluru-based Heartnet India, an IoTbased solution dedicated to enhancing cardiac healthcare delivery, has announced the appointment of Indranil Das as Senior Advisor - Technology. In this role, Das will play a pivotal role in guiding the company's technological advancements and strategic initiatives.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Innovation serves as the backbone for Agilent: Celebrating 25 years in India
2024 marks Agilent's 25th anniversary in India. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Agilent announced the launch of two new products for the Indian market- Infinity III LC Series and New ProteoAnalyzer System, at the 17th edition of CPHI & PMEC India, organised by Informa Markets, from 26 to 28 November at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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DigiNerve unveils orthopaedics MS Course to connect medical education with surgical precision
DigiNerve, an EdTech platform by Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, is revolutionising orthopaedic medical education with the strategic launch of its comprehensive Orthopaedics MS course.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Key Skills & Salary Trends in Healthcare & Pharma for 2025
India’s healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors have witnessed tremendous growth in the last decade, with cutting-edge technology being widely integrated into operations.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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India's Transformative Leap in Medtech
India's medtech and diagnostics sector is poised for a transformative journey in 2025.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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"The pharma packaging landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in technology and changing regulatory landscapes"
Recently elevated from CEO to Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Ecobliss India, AVPS Chakravarthi, has been at the forefront of developing eco-friendly packaging technologies, particularly for the pharma, biotechnology and allied industries, worldwide.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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"India needs vaccines that are 'Made for India"
With a legacy of over 75 years in pioneering advancements with their vaccines within the Indian pharmaceutical landscape, Mumbai-based Novo Medi Sciences (Novo Group) has been instrumental in introducing many first-of-itskind vaccines in India, playing a vital role in public health and setting standards in healthcare quality and accessibility.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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"A 'no-strings-attached' funding model from industry may go a long way in strengthening India's innovation landscape"
The Infosys Prize 2024 in Life Sciences has been awarded to Siddhesh been awarded to Siddhesh Kamat, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, for his discoveries concerning bioactive lipids and their receptors, and their metabolic and signalling pathways.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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"We are focusing on developing 10 'Pharma Villages' to decentralise pharma production, taking manufacturing closer to rural areas"
With the Revanth Reddy led Telangana government completing its first year in office, Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Department of IT and Industries, shares his optimism about Telangana's future as a vibrant industrial hub.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Telangana's Bid to Achieve Positive Investment Growth
Hyderabad continues to be a global center for generic drugs and vaccines despite the fact that Telangana's pharmaceutical industry has seen ups and downs throughout the years due to proactive industry policies, initiatives, and state government actions. With the pharmaceutical industry in India expected to grow to $120-130 billion by 2030, Telangana plays a pivotal role in advancing global healthcare solutions.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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Indian Pharma Hits R&D Salvo
Pharma companies are constantly on the quest to discover the next big game-changer drug or therapeutic by leveraging the latest, cutting-edge innovation.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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WHO announces first prequalification of TB diagnostic test
The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra.
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BioSpectrum India Jan 2025
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International Pathogen Surveillance Network announces first recipients of grants
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced 10 projects that will receive almost $2 million in grants to improve capacities in pathogen genomic surveillance.
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