Anuradha Rajput: Enjoy challenges to overcome them

I received my MSc in Biochemistry in 1986, and my PhD in Biochemistry in 1992 both from the University of Mysore in Indi...

March 6, 2013 | Wednesday | Influencers
Aurobindo diabetes generic gets US FDA nod

Singapore: Aurobindo Pharma has received US FDA approval for Repaglinide tablets, the generic equivalent of Novo Nordisk...

February 4, 2014 | Tuesday | Regulatory
Hope floats for neglected tropical diseases

The first-of-its-kind clinical trial to test the efficacy of a novel visceral leishmaniasis vaccine has started in India...

June 22, 2012 | Friday | Analysis
Global spotlight turns on Asia's vaccine companies

News reports about the reported death of nearly two dozen children due to Hepatitis B vaccination in China in December h...

January 9, 2014 | Thursday | Opinion
Patents worth $60 billion set to expire by 2019

The year 2012 has brought a world of opportunities for Indian biotech companies, with big-wig biotech firms in the West ...

March 7, 2012 | Wednesday | News
Mysterious litchi syndrome, kills 8 in India

Singapore: A new virus spreading from the litchi fruit has killed at least eight children and left several others seriou...

June 9, 2014 | Monday | News
The India challenge for clinical research

Once upon a time, not so long ago, India's clinical research industry was one of the most highly sought after destinat...

September 5, 2013 | Thursday | Opinion
GSK, Biological E to develop 6-in-1 vaccine

Bangalore: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Biological E have signed an agreement to form a 50:50 joint venture (JV) for early ...

February 1, 2013 | Friday | News
A cheaper, quicker swine flu test kit

Since the pandemic after the 2009 outbreak, swine flu has been a major concern worldwide. The most devastating outbreak ...

June 5, 2012 | Tuesday | News
GSK CEO: MNCs should consider India's policies closely

Singapore: British drug maker GlaxoSmithKline's CEO, Sir (Dr) Andrew Witty, who paid a brief visit to the Indian sub-con...

November 18, 2013 | Monday | News
India DBT secretary: We can reach $100 bn by 2025

The Government of India boasts of seven major scientific departments, covering various domains of science ranging from b...

January 28, 2013 | Monday | Influencers
CRO survey: India, China dominate market

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November 24, 2012 | Saturday | Analysis
EU to have substantial presence at Bangalore India BIO 2014

Bangalore: One of the highlights of this year's Bangalore India BIO (BIB 2014) is going to be the presence of a large de...

January 31, 2014 | Friday | News
Merck inaugurates its new biomass plant in India

Singapore: German drug giant Merck has, today, commissioned a climate-neutral co-generation plant at its production site...

November 27, 2014 | Thursday | News
An all-growth year for Sun pharma

Singapore:  Sun Pharmaceuticals, IndiaManaging director: Mr Dilip S ShanghaviRevenue: $2678.6 mnBusiness: Manufacturin...

July 1, 2015 | Wednesday | Analysis
Cipla nurtures global vision for affordable drugs

The king of generics, Cipla, has been aggressive in expanding product portfolio and reaching out to international market...

June 13, 2012 | Wednesday | Analysis
Nearly 100 Indians die of swine flu in 3 days

Singapore: A deadly swine flu outbreak is sweeping through India killing another 100 people in three days, raising the d...

February 17, 2015 | Tuesday | News
Breast cancer drug market to touch $13.1 bn by 2020'

Singapore: Increased use of targeted therapies, along with a greater uptake of branded drugs and rising incidence popula...

July 24, 2014 | Thursday | Analysis