BioSpectrum India

Indian Immunologicals Limited in collaboration with Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) recently conducted a “Conclave on Pandemic Preparedness & Vaccine Innovation” in Hyderabad. https://lnkd.in/dwhfHtFK Indian Immunological Limited National Dairy Development Board alka upadhyaya Dr.K.Anand Kumar Abhijit Mitra #healthcare #VaccineInnovation #pandemic

PopVax, a Hyderabad-based biotechnology startup developing broadly-protective mRNA vaccines using machine learning-enabled computational protein design, has been awarded $2 million by the United States Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) as one of the winners of the Concept Stage of BARDA’s Patch Forward Prize for its seasonal influenza vaccine built on a novel mRNA-encoded immunogen display architecture delivered via dissolvable microarray patch. https://lnkd.in/dVUuAWue PopVax Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) The National Institutes of Health #advancedresearch #mrnavaccine #vaccinedevelopment #immunology

“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 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. His research, using advanced methods to understand the function of lipids, a key component of cells, has important implications for understanding the role of these molecules in a range of cellular functions and human diseases. BioSpectrum had a conversation with A/Prof. Kamat about his work, and the translation of his research. https://lnkd.in/dXK-Wg22 Siddhesh Kamat Manbeena Chawla Ph.D. Shivani Thakar Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune #metabolicdiseases #diagnostictests #pharmaindustry #biotechindustry, #scienceeducation

US-based Primrose Bio, Inc., a company with proprietary manufacturing technologies for human therapeutics, and Pune-based Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. , the world's largest vaccine manufacturer, have announced a collaboration to develop a novel multi-antigen vaccine for infections that affect millions of people globally. https://lnkd.in/dJ-xNMsZ Helge Zieler #antigen #vaccineresearch #antigenvaccine

NMDC Group Ltd, India’s largest iron ore producer, has provided ten fully equipped Medical Mobile Vans and laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art Sports Complex in Sandur Taluk, Karnataka.  https://lnkd.in/dBpMU7mm #healthcareinfrastucture #Mobilevan #healthcarefacility #indianhealthcare

“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-its-kind vaccines in India, playing a vital role in public health and setting standards in healthcare quality and accessibility. The company is all set to launch new vaccines in the country, further strengthening the innovation landscape for vaccine R&D. Forum Bhagat, Managing Director of NOVO Medi Sciences Pvt. Ltd. Since 1946 (Novo Group) spoke to BioSpectrum about the company’s present and future plans. https://lnkd.in/dKNvw3Bc Manbeena Chawla Ph.D. #healthcarechallenges #healthcareprofessionals #clinicaltrials #researchcompanies

Ahmedabad-based Zydus Lifesciences has entered into an agreement with CVS Caremark , a CVS Health company based in the US, to add Zituvio, Zituvimet and Zituvimet XR (Sitagliptin | Sitagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride) tablets to its template formulary.  https://lnkd.in/ddEQJ4c4 CVS Health #lifesciences #Zyduslifescience #diabetesmellitus #Diabeticcare

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has detected two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka. Both cases were identified through routine surveillance for multiple respiratory viral pathogens, as part of ICMR's ongoing efforts to monitor respiratory illnesses across the country. https://lnkd.in/d3G-f7_t Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) DR SACHIN KUMAR Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) #HumanMetapneumovirus #HMPV

“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. Particularly in life sciences and pharmaceuticals, the state has made significant strides in attracting investors. In this candid conversation, Jayesh Ranjan highlights the government’s initiatives, investor-friendly policies, and plans to boost the state’s industrial growth further and solidify its position as a national leader in innovation and manufacturing. https://lnkd.in/dRGAnU7g Jayesh Ranjan Manbeena Chawla Ph.D. Raju Amguth #pharmaceuticalhub #telangana #biotech #indianpharmaindustry #pharmajobs

Bengaluru-based Anthem Biosciences Limited, an innovation-driven and technology-focused Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) with fully integrated operations spanning across drug discovery, development and manufacturing has filed the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with capital markets regulator, SEBI to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). https://lnkd.in/d_xzkF3T Anthem Biosciences Private Limited Ajay Bhardwaj Ishaan Bhardwaj Ganesh Sambasivam #IPO #Pharmainvestment #Indianpharma #drugdiscovery