Life Sciences

Are Theranos Convictions a Lesson for Tech and Medical Industries?
Technology Are Theranos Convictions a Lesson for Tech and Medical Industries?

The Theranos scandal, once a major headline capturing the public's attention, has resurfaced due to recent legal developments involving Elizabeth Holmes and Ramesh ‘Sunny’ Balwani. Both figures were at the center of the high-profile case concerning investor fraud, resulting in lengthy prison sentences beginning in April 2023. Holmes, the for

March 5, 2025
NEC and Aetion Partner to Revolutionize Drug Development with RWE
Data and Information NEC and Aetion Partner to Revolutionize Drug Development with RWE

NEC Orchestrating Future Fund has significantly invested in Aetion, a U.S.-based provider of healthcare analytics platforms, to foster a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing the Real World Data (RWD) and Real World Evidence (RWE) business, particularly in drug development. This collaboration seeks to address the pressing need for

February 20, 2025
How Will Private Equity Shape Health Care and Life Sciences in 2025?
Public Policy How Will Private Equity Shape Health Care and Life Sciences in 2025?

Private equity investment in the health care and life sciences sector presents a complex yet evolving landscape influenced by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and market vulnerabilities. The sector's regulatory framework is notably impacted by recent Supreme Court decisions and the administration's deregulatory agenda,

February 17, 2025
How Will RTI and B.well's Partnership Change Patient Data in Healthcare?
Business How Will RTI and B.well's Partnership Change Patient Data in Healthcare?

The recent partnership between RTI International and b.well Connected Health marks a significant milestone in the healthcare industry. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the utilization of patient data, particularly in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. By leveraging b.well's advanced digital platform and RTI's research

February 17, 2025
UPS Enhances Healthcare Logistics with Frigo-Trans and BPL Acquisition
Business UPS Enhances Healthcare Logistics with Frigo-Trans and BPL Acquisition

In a strategic move to fortify its healthcare logistics capabilities, UPS has acquired German healthcare logistics firms Frigo-Trans and BPL, reflecting the company's deep commitment to addressing the increasing demands for temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics solutions within the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors. The

February 14, 2025
Ethical Dilemmas and Potential of Gene Editing for Designer Babies
Technology Ethical Dilemmas and Potential of Gene Editing for Designer Babies

Gene editing has opened up remarkable possibilities in the field of medicine and genetics, but it also presents profound ethical and societal dilemmas. With the potential to eradicate hereditary diseases and enhance specific traits, the concept of "designer babies" has transitioned from the realm of science fiction to scientific

February 10, 2025
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