Established in 2000, South Korea based Seegene Inc is a leader in molecular diagnostics and achieved remarkable financial success with over $1 billion in revenue and 65 per cent gross margins. With a mission for a disease-free world and proactive pandemic prevention, Seegene seamlessly integrates high multiplex diagnostic assays with automated testing systems. In an interaction with BioSpectrum & MedTech Spectrum, Dr Seong-Youl Kim, Seegene's Senior Vice President, shares insights on the company...
Since the launch of the global strategy against cervical cancer in 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) has accelerated the initiative by virtue of commitments and strategies offered by governments and organisations worldwide. Australia is on track to become one of the first nations to achieve this, and countries like Bangladesh and Indonesia have introduced HPV vaccines. Let's examine Asia's efforts in eliminating cervical cancer and whether the continent is on track to meet WHO’s targets ...
Dr. Joshua Langston Assumes Role of Managing Partner and CEO at Urology of Virginia...
Breast and cervical cancer are pressing threats to women and health systems in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. A new multisectoral collaboration and a powerful analysis of six countries’ breast and cervical cancer prevention and care capacity are generating momentum to save lives and contribute to a global health movement....
The core of a holistic health reform lies in the integration of emerging cutting-edge technologies into personalised care, emphasising interdisciplinary approaches. To fulfil the burgeoning healthcare requirement, Saudi Arabia is investing $500 billion to build an integrated megaproject region, NEOM, to create a human-centric care model through innovative systems, policies and infrastructure marvels. NEOM is forging to become a global benchmark for innovative technology, research, and education ...
Asia will continue to be a large and rapidly growing market for diabetes care technologies. To be competitive and successful in the aggressive market with numerous large and startup companies, players will need large funds, a broad portfolio with desirable differentiators and a strong distribution network. Low-cost products, subscription-based solutions, reimbursement policies and training of patients and physicians will be required to promote the adoption among low income and middle-income regi...
In a significant move towards the growth of the healthcare technology sector in India, Ireland-headquartered Medtronic had announced an investment of approximately Rs 3000 crore, earlier this year, to expand the Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC) in Hyderabad. MEIC is Medtronic’s largest research and development (R&D) centre outside of the US. In addition, Medtronic is supporting the Government of Telangana’s efforts to position Hyderabad as a global hub for healthcare technology r...
On the occasion of World Anaesthesia Day, MedTech Spectrum & BioSpectrum India delve into the dynamic world of healthcare and technological innovation. We had the privilege of speaking with Mr. Shalin Patel, the Managing Director of Draeger India Group, a prominent player in the medical and safety technology sector....
Dr de Csepel joins Olympus from Medtronic, where he most recently served as the Global Regions Chief Medical Officer...
The reimagination of health systems in India is turning towards a central role being played by point-of-care tests that are accessible and affordable, to enable early detection and timely treatment of a number of diseases impacting India. This not only includes the current monsoon related spike in malaria cases that has surged by 40 per cent over last year's count, but also makes us reflect upon the fact that for the majority of tuberculosis (TB) testing, age-old microscopy technique still holds...
![[L-R]: Ms. Vivien Tan, XP Business Manager, Siemens Healthineers ASEAN; Prof. Dr. dr. Lina Choridah, Sp.Rad (K), Chairwoman Indonesian Woman Imaging Society; Hendya Perbangkara, Head of Diagnostic Imaging, Siemens Healthineers Indonesia](/uploads/articles/l_r__ms_vivien_tan_xp_business_manager_siemens_healthineers_asean-24188.jpg)
