In a year, BioSpectrum covers a wide array of topics from the life sciences sector which comprises among others biotechnology and allied areas, bio-pharma and pharma, healthcare and med technology etc.
While looking back it was found out that in some of the articles, published time to time throughout the year, some basic thoughts were touched upon and a lot of new information was provided to the readers. As we enter 2017, this is an effort to fetch the readers’ attention to top 10 topics handled in depth and from varied angles by BioSpectrum in 2016.
The Top 10 articles of 2016 deal with India’s biotech revenue target, its status in research & innovation and the possibility of its dominance in bio-similar market, besides describing the new technologies like 3-D printing, Theranostics and digital healthcare.
1. Mission $100 billion by 2025: How will Indian biotech achieve the ambition?
February
India has set an ambitious target of achieving $100 billion in biotech revenue by 2025. This target is one of the key points enumerated in the revised National Biotech Policy, called the National Biotechnology Development Strategy (NBDS), unveiled by the Narendra Modi government in December 2015. This target number is important. The article talks about how to achieve this figure.
2. Recreating the Silicon Valley in India
March
This story is from the January 2017 edition of Bio Spectrum.
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Early Diabetic Retinopathy Detection Remains a Challenge
The Vitreo Retinal Society of India (VRSI) and the Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) have formulated a first-of-its kind diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening guideline to help physicians and diabetologists in India educate their patients about DR.
Promega unveils GloMax Galaxy Bioluminescence Imager for illuminating protein dynamics in real time
US-based Promega Corporation, a life-sciences research partner dedicated to providing intuitive tools that empower scientists to innovate, has unveiled the new GloMax Galaxy Bioluminescence Imager.
Qiagen launches QIAcuityDx digital PCR system for clinical testing in oncology
Qiagen N.V. has announced the launch of the QIAcuityDx Digital PCR System, a pivotal addition to its digital PCR portfolio now expanding into clinical diagnostics.
Thermo Fisher introduces iCAP MX Series ICP-MS to simplify trace elemental analysis
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. has launched the Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS to simplify trace element analysis with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
Singleron, Bioscreen to enhance access to single cell multi-omics solutions for Indian researchers
Singleron Biotechnologies, a leading innovator in single cell multi-omics solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Bioscreen, a renowned distributor of advanced life science products in India.
IIT Madras identifies enhanced drug delivery method for eye treatments
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have demonstrated how drugs injected in the human eye can be better delivered to the target region through ‘convection caused by mild laser heating’.
IIT Madras develops indigenous POCUS scanner for sports injury diagnosis
A team of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has developed an indigenous portable Point-of-Care-Ultrasound (POCUS) Scanner for sports injury diagnosis and management.
Practo strengthens Board with appointment of TVG Krishnamurthy and Dr Alexander Kuruvilla
Practo has appointed two new directors to its board: TVG Krishnamurthy and Dr Alexander Kuruvilla.
Dr R N Gupta steps in as National President of Indian Pharmaceutical Association
Dr R N Gupta has been elected as the National President of the Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), the oldest and largest association of pharmaceutical professionals in the country, for the term 2024 - 2026 (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026).
QR678 brings medtech leader Sridhar Ranganathan to advisory board
QR678, a pioneering company dedicated to revolutionising hair and skin science through groundbreaking research and innovative solutions, has announced the appointment of Sridhar Ranganathan to its Board of Advisors.
