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Biotium's new cell barcoding kit streamlines flow cytometry with single-tube multiplexing
Biotium, a leading provider of fluorescent reagents and kits for life science research, has announced the release of the ViaPlex 2-Color Cell Barcoding Kit.
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May 2026
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NATHEALTH names Dr Sangita Reddy as new President
NATHEALTH, an apex body representing the Indian healthcare industry, has announced Dr Sangita Reddy, Joint Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals Group, as its new President for FY 2026-2027.
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May 2026
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Rs 4.51 Lakh Crore Health Push: How State Budgets Are Powering India's Next Healthcare Leap
In recent years, state health budgets have transformed from simple financial documents into strategic instruments for improving healthcare outcomes.
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May 2026
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WHO lays focus on simulation exercises to strengthen health emergency readiness
To support countries to prepare more systematically against emergencies, WHO has recently released new global guidance which enables countries to move beyond oneoff emergency drills and establish National Health Simulation Exercise Programmes (NHSEP).
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May 2026
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Akrivia Biosciences decodes breast cancer genomic heterogeneity
Akrivia Biosciences, a cancer genomics startup based in London and Mumbai, has announced a foundational scientific breakthrough that uncovers hidden organisation of cancer genomes, successfully decoding breast cancer genomic heterogeneity, a major bottleneck that has historically hindered the comprehensive understanding of tumour biology in patients.
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May 2026
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Integrating AI for Tech-driven Ayurveda
A promising trend emerging in 2026 is the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into ayurveda, to not only make ayurveda more accessible and scalable but to also create opportunities to back up ayurveda with science and technology.
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May 2026
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ASPIRE BIONEST signs MoU with Indian Immunologicals to advance One Health Innovation
ASPIRE BIONEST, a life sciences incubation centre at the University of Hyderabad, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Immunologicals Ltd. (IIL), a leading vaccine-focused biotechnology company, to advance innovation under the One Health framework.
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May 2026
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MSD India and Smile Foundation award 50 scholarships to aspiring pharmacy students
MSD (known as Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA in the United States and Canada) in India has announced the awarding of scholarships to 50 students under its corporate social responsibility initiative 'Scholarship for Daughters' programme, a merit-based initiative aimed at supporting young women from underserved communities to pursue a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree at select accredited pharmacy colleges across India.
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May 2026
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Thermo Fisher launches integrated platform to accelerate biologics development
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has announced a next-generation, integrated cell line development platform that enables biologics developers to accelerate time to clinic while maintaining regulatory confidence and commercial scalability.
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May 2026
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Eurofins Viracor unveils ExPECT anti-CD19 (obe-cel) CAR T-cell assay
Eurofins Viracor, a leader in advanced clinical diagnostics, has announced the launch of the ExPECT anti-CD19 (obe-cel) CAR T-cell assay, a cutting-edge solution designed to help clinicians monitor CAR T-cell therapy performance with validated precision and a quick turn-around-time for results.
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May 2026
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NEB releases EnClose Cell free dbDNA Synthesis Kit in collaboration with Touchlight
New England Biolabs (NEB) has announced the release of the EnClose Cell-free dbDNA Synthesis Kit, developed in collaboration with Touchlight.
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May 2026
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India Inching Towards API Self-Reliance
The pharmaceutical industry's tryst with active pharmaceutical ingredients is both strategic and structural.
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May 2026
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CureBay acquires Saveo's pharma distribution business
CureBay, an Odisha-based healthcare startup focused on expanding access to quality care across underserved communities, has acquired the pharmacy distribution business of Saveo Healthtech, a startup based in Bengaluru.
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May 2026
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Mave Health secures $2.1 M to launch wearable headset
Bengaluru-based neurotechnology startup Mave Health has raised $2.1 million (Rs 18 crore) in a seed funding round led by Blume Ventures.
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May 2026
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Accelerating AI's Role in Biopharma Innovation
Biopharma research & development (R&D) is entering a new era of transformation, driven by growing unmet medical needs and constrained innovation pathways.
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May 2026
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Redcliffe Labs appoints Satish Paliwal as Director National Sales -
Redcliffe Labs has announced the appointment of Satish Chandra Paliwal as Director - National Sales, further strengthening its leadership team as the company accelerates its expansion in preventive diagnostics across India.
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May 2026
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CORONA Remedies acquires Wokadine from Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
CORONA Remedies has announced the acquisition of Wokadine from Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Hyderabad.
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May 2026
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WHO updates guidelines on opioid dependence treatment
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the update of several recommendations in the forthcoming guidelines for the treatment of opioid dependence and the community management of opioid overdose. Opioid dependence remains a major contributor to global morbidity and mortality.
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May 2026
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Eveliqure and Serum Institute of India collaborate for development of anti-diarrhoeal vaccines
Austria-based Eveliqure Biotechnologies GmbH, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on Shigella & ETEC vaccine development, & Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII), have announced a strategic collaboration & licence agreement for the development, manufacturing & commercialisation of novel antidiarrhoeal vaccines targeting significant global health pathogens.
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May 2026
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From Cell Disruption to Broader Industrial Applications: Powering India's Pharmaceutical Growth and Beyond
A graduate of the Department of Polymer Science at Fudan University, Mr. Ge Tong founded ATS Engineering Inc. in 2001. From the outset, he dedicated the company to the specialized design and manufacturing of high-pressure homogenizers and ultra-high-pressure systems tailored for biopharmaceutical applications.
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May 2026
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Temasek backed Manipal Health Enterprises files DRHP for IPO
Manipal Health Enterprises has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to raise funds through Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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May 2026
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Rymo raises Rs 10 Cr seed funding led by IAN Angel Fund
IAN Group, the country's single largest early-stage investment platform, has invested in Rymo Technologies, a robotic neurorehabilitation startup in its seed funding round of over Rs 10 crore through its evergreen fund, IAN Angel Fund, with participation from other angel investors.
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May 2026
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Saharsh Davuluri takes over as CEO & MD of Neuland to lead CDMO expansion
Hyderabad-based Neuland Laboratories, a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in complex APIs, has announced a leadership change.
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May 2026
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Roche Pharma India signs MoU with NIPER, Raebareli
Roche Pharma India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) Raebareli to foster academic-industry collaboration and strengthen pharmaceutical education and research in India. Roche and NIPER Raebareli will work together to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry practices, equipping students and faculty with insights into evolving pharmaceutical and regulatory landscapes.
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May 2026
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ZEISS India and Ashoka University launch professional course in advanced microscopy
ZEISS, a pioneer of science in optics, has announced a collaboration with Ashoka University, New Delhi, to launch a Professional Course in Advanced Microscopy (PCAM) 2026.
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May 2026
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Dr Jitendra Singh receives lifetime achievement award at National Medical Conference in Chennai
Union Minister of State Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh was conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award in the field of Medicine and Diabetes at the National Conference held in Chennai recently.
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May 2026
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Somerset Indus Capital Partners announces fund raising of Fund III at ~ $288 M
Somerset Indus Capital Partners has announced the successful fund raise of its third fund, Fund III, at $288 million, exceeding its initial target of $250 million.
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May 2026
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Bayer simplifies access to innovative eye care in India with Eylea 2mg
Bayer has reaffirmed its commitment to simplifying access to innovation in India and supporting early treatment for patients with retinal diseases in India.
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May 2026
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Rusan Pharma develops APOSAN 3ml Pen for management of Parkinson's Disease
Rusan Healthcare, the marketing and distribution arm of Mumbaibased Rusan Pharma, has announced the launch of the multi-dose delivery pen device - APOSAN 3ml Pen (Apomorphine Hydrochloride solution for injection in cartridge) (10 mg/ml) (3 ml pre-filled cartridges) for treatment of motor fluctuations commonly known as 'ON-OFF' episodes in patients suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD).
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May 2026
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DCGI warns firms over misleading ads for GLP-1 drugs
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has intensified its regulatory oversight against unauthorised sale and promotion of the drug to ensure ethical pharmacological procedures in the supply chain of the weight loss drug (GLP1).
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