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Global vs Local Pharmacovigilance Consulting Partner Pharmacovigilance (PV) is an essential component in the patient safety system to find, evaluate and prevent adverse effects for medicinal products. As the life sciences sector continues to mature beyond national boundaries, pharmaceutical and biotech companies are given a strategic option — to choose global pharmacovigilance consulting services, or local PV partners. Each ap…
Hypoalbuminemia, characterized by serum albumin levels ≤30 g/L, is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis, of…
Senior professionals in the life sciences must approach networking with strategic intention; not simply exchanging business cards. First, clarify your goals: Are you looking for new collaborations, mentorship, or insights into emerging sectors? Effective networking starts with preparation. Research events, identify key attendees, and craft a concise elevator pitch that clearly reflects your expertise and objectives. Leverage both in‑person and online channels. Attend conferences and workshops to connect face‑to‑face; engage on platforms like LinkedIn by…
A just-published report from a House of Lord Select Committee has highlighted several critical issues facing the UK’s vital life sciences sector. The report follows the news in recent weeks that Merck has scrapped a £1 billion investment in the UK, AstraZeneca has paused projects, and Eli Lilly ha…
In all honesty, the risk-benefit process for drug approvals has barely evolved in the last twenty years. The emergence of AI has created a huge opportunity for players to disrupt this market and look at ways to transform how new drugs are evaluated and approved. This new type of technology is finally equipping regulators and companies with tools to assess, in real time and from large, diverse data, how likely a drug is t…
Protein fermentation describes the microbial population's controlled breakdown and build-up of nitrogenous compounds under specific redox potential, pH balance and substrate limitation constraints. The process generally begins with the extracellular degradation of high molecular weight proteins. Protein hydrolysis by microbial aspartic proteases (fungi) or metalloproteases (bacteria) yields oligopeptides (2–20 residues) that are taken up into the cell via specific oligopeptide permeases. Intracellular di- and tri-peptidases further hydrolyze peptide…
Chemical Structure and Molecular Weight Polyethylene Glycol is the polymer form of EG, with its molecular weight varying depending on the degree of polymerization. The molecular weight of PEG generally ranges from hundreds to tens of thousands, while EG has a molecular weight of only 62. This difference in molecular weight leads to significant differences in their physical properties and applications. The polymer structure of PEG gives it higher viscosity and better biocompatibility, whereas EG's low molecular weight r…
Growing Importance of Peptide & Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Peptides and oligonucleotides are transforming modern medicine. Peptide-based drugs have become the fastest-growing segment of chemically synthesized therapeutics, with over 80 approved worldwide, more than 200 in clinical development, and hundreds in preclinical stages (Rossino et al., 2023). Oligonucleotide-based therapies have also seen signi…
In the third quarter of 2025, Coulter Partners drove global executive search for a wide range of life sciences, health, and technology organizations. We successfully placed executives for independent and VC & PE-backed firms, alongside large-cap and mid-cap public companies, filling critical roles across diverse disciplines worldwide. CEO/ C-suite/ Board CEO, Diagnostic & laboratory services (PE-backed), France CEO, Small-molecule therap…
Introduction: How China Pharmaceutical Distributors Shape Global Trade In the past decade, China pharmaceutical distributors have moved from low-cost suppliers to strategic global partners in healthcare logistics. They not only manufac…
For a drug to be discovered and supplied in the market, it takes 10 to 15 years and costs over $2.6 billion on average. Out of 10,000 compounds that reach early research, only one secures regulatory approval. The life cycle of a drug from research to launch requires the expertise of hundreds of scientists, clinicians, statisticians, regulatory specialists, and extensive animal studies with human clinical trials. Any one error in the whole process can be expensive and time-consuming. A clinical development plan acts as the plan for the whole process, ensuring the proper workflow of the drug discovery. Clinical Development Plan: An Over…
The clinical laboratory services market is entering a phase of sustained expansion, fueled by evolving healthcare dynamics, technological advances, and rising demand for diagnostics-led care. According to FutureWise Research, the global clinical laboratory services market is estimated at USD 291.37 billion in 2025, with projections to reach USD 453.7 billion by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.69 % over the forecast period. To Know More: https://www.futurewiseresearch.com/contact.aspx?rpt=9678&type=requestsample This article examines key drivers, segmentation i…
Early in my career, I was helping coordinate a Phase II oncology trial across multiple time zones. One site, located in Eastern Europe, kept falling behind. The issue wasn’t patient recruitment. It was communication. The sponsor was based in California, the CRA was based in London, and the site team didn’t speak much English. Even simple updates took days. We lost time, strained relationships, and nearly missed key milestones. That experience stuck with me. And it taught me a lesson more sponsors are starting to…
Disaster-Resistant Cold Storage: The New Standard for Business Continuity Engineering for Continuity in Extreme Weather By: Oscar Infanzon, Design Engineer & Manager, Amerikooler For many businesses, cold storage protection is as critical as power or shelter during a natural disaster. Walk-in coolers and freezers safeguard everything from food and beverages to vaccines and raw materials. A single breakdown can mean thousands of dollars in lost product, extended interruptions to business, and in some cases, a breakdown of supply chains that communities r…
Process intensification Forward-looking technologies in process technology rely on process intensification and thus efficient use of the time, energy and raw materials used in a process. When mixing and dispersing with new optimised processes, the differences with regard to required energy, volume-specific capacity or newly created phase boundaries compared to conventional technologies such as agitators, injectors or High Speed Dissolvers are significant. With t…
In the rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape, drug discovery services have become a pivotal axis around which innovation, efficiency and competitiveness rotate. According to a recent market report by FutureWise, the global Drug Discovery Services Market is projected to grow from US$ 21.4 billion in 2025 to more than US$ 68.22 billion by 2033—signifying a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.59 %. To Know More: https://www.futurewiseresearch.com/contact.aspx?rpt=3465&type=requestsample This remarkable forecast underscores a confluence of strategic, technological, and market…
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