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Networking »

[6 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 94 views]
Making Your Debut

As we watch friends chatting to complete strangers with such ease, one wonders how we can work the room as well. Most of us might see this as an uphill task but fret not, we will discover simple steps on how to enter and embark into a conversation.

Prepare your entrance

If you are shy, try arriving [...]

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing »

[6 Feb 2009 | No Comment | 86 views]
BTI partners GSK

A*STAR’s Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) and GSK Biologicals SA Belgium have recently sealed an agreement to collaborate in three vaccine and adjuvant system related research projects. This partnership aims to bring new approaches to vaccine development and production.
With biologics becoming increasingly profitable with growth in sales doubling that of traditional pharmaceuticals, BTI’s work on characterizing [...]

Research Commercialization »

[5 Feb 2009 | One Comment | 111 views]
ABC of Translational Research

What is it?
“Translational research transforms scientific discoveries arising from laboratory, clinical, or population studies into clinical applications…” – definition from Translational Research Working Group (TRWG) .
Discoveries generally kick off as basic research on the “bench”, but it is important to translate these marvelous progresses to the patient’s “bedside”, on a clinical level. Thus, as rightfully [...]

Headline »

[4 Feb 2009 | 11 Comments | 724 views]
Welcome to BioBiz

For students, by students – that just about sums up the driving force behind our BioBiz team. As the only student-focused biomedical Conference in Singapore, BioBiz seeks to help our fellow aspiring graduates gain insights into the various opportunities abound the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) industry. Singapore is home to several of the leading biomedical companies [...]

IP and Regulatory Affairs »

[3 Feb 2009 | 2 Comments | 352 views]
HSA’s role in regulation of BMS in Singapore

When joining the Biomedical Sciences sector, it is essential to understand the industry itself. BMS is a dynamic and fast paced industry which is diverse in its political systems, culture and economic development. A strong and fast growing industry that has the capability of driving a country’s economy cannot be left unregulated. Regulations plays an [...]