Jesus Rueda Rodriguez: Time is of the essence for the father of healthcareThe proposal for an in vitro diagnostics (IVD) regulation currently under discussion in the European Parliament and Council of the European Union will chart the future of the regulatory system for IVDs … more ➔
The Innovation Scoreboard – plotting a pathway to the futureMarch saw the publication of the latest innovation scoreboard. More stats!’ I hear you groan, but this is important reading for researchers, businesses and governments in biotech. It tells you where … more ➔
Hagen Pfundner: Personalised healthcare has to reach the patientThe use of diagnostic testing is at the centre of Personalised Healthcare (PHC), not only for classifying a disease but also for determining which therapy will be most suitable for an individual patient … more ➔
A promising transition to Horizon 2020 for SMEsThe end of the FP7 process has been a busy one, with a rush to grab the last EC funds before we all get thirsty in the break between FP7 and the launch of Horizon 2020 in 2014. more ➔
Derrick Williams: Fostering collaboration and R&D qualityIn an era when Member States are doing their utmost to limit national exposure in the EU budget, making the right choices has become more crucial than ever before to shaping Europe’s future. more ➔
Patents dancing in the springAll the hard work I invested in 2012 to rescue the Eurozone with biotechnology has reaped a new reward in 2013, as the European Parliament and Council finally approved the European patent in December. more ➔
Serge Bernasconi: Getting regulation right for patients and innovationThe revision of the EU Medical Devices Directives (MDD) could not have come at a more critical moment. The recent PIP breast implant incident has made it crystal clear that healthcare actors must pull … more ➔
Why biotech needs Europe and Europe needs biotechIt’s getting a little boring listening to conversations about the 2014-2020 budget. As citizens, we’re subjected to endless national bickering and point-scoring as national leaders look to secure their … more ➔
Nigel Sheail: Partnering for innovative healthcare solutionsPartnering and even open innovation is becoming increasingly important for our industry in a world where health systems are undergoing profound transformations. more ➔
When scientists have to strike at their ownWe all read with dismay but not a huge amount of surprise the October paper from French researchers led by Gilles-Eric Séralini on the two-year rat-feeding study looking at the effects of glyphosate-treated … more ➔
