OneMedRadio: Vijay Aggarwal Part II

April 3, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

In Part II of our interview with Vijay Aggarwal, Managing Partner of the Channel Group, we explore trends in the space, reimbursement issues, and the state of equity financing. Dr. Aggarwal also discusses changing investment strategy with regards to evaluating risk factors, a more sophisticated level of proof, and an evolving emphasis on the achieving and maintaining revenue during early financing rounds.

The Briefing Room: Novartis in India, Generic Drugs, Bird Flu, Sleep Apnea

April 1, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

In case you missed it, Monday featured a number of interesting developments in the world of healthcare and life sciences. Most notably, a seemingly rare patent defeat may harm Novartis’ bottom line in India, but helps secure a mass population to a popular leukemia drug. India has emerged as a leading market for drug innovation, yet faces a crossroads — as legislation now protects what has become the largest generic drug market in the world. Additionally, we’re interested in some new developments in Chinese bird flu, sleep apnea, and sexual health in adolescents.

Glysure CEO Discusses Real-Time Glucose Monitoring Technology, ISO 13485 Certification and CE Mark

March 18, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

As part of our expert series on the state of the industry, OneMedRadio spoke with Glysure CEO Chris Jones to discuss this recent news and learn about this unique technology. Jones also discussed trends in the industry affecting company growth and investment strategy, including reimbursement issues, evolving exit strategy, and the move away from normative medicine.

PDUFA: Kadcyla, Immunogen – Metastasized Breast Cancer

March 12, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Metastasized breast cancer now has a new therapy on the market, though it remains to be seen whether noticeably dangerous side effects may prevent widespread use. Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1) or Kadcyla, produced by Immunogen [Nasdaq: IMGN], is a treatment that targets the HER2 protein.

RELEASE: Glysure Earns ISO 13485 Certification

March 6, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

GlySure Limited, developer of in-hospital continuous blood glucose monitoring systems, today announced that it has achieved ISO 13485 certification, the global standard for the requirements of a quality management system for the design, manufacture and distribution of medical devices. By establishing a quality management system that meets international regulatory and customer requirements, GlySure has set the foundation for its European clinical trials.

When Eating Is Deadly for Children

February 19, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

ALLERGY is a burgeoning disease, and food allergies represent the segment where life can be directly threatened. In the U.S., more than three million people are allergic to peanut. Indeed, peanut allergy causes about 100 to 150 deaths each year in the U.S.—but no treatment is currently available. Until now, avoidance of the culprit food has been the primary solution.

VIDEO: BDO’s Aftab Jamil Discusses Significant Changes in Life Sciences Financing

February 12, 2013 OneMedPlace Team 0

Aftab Jamil of BDO spoke with OneMedTV during the 6th Annual OneMedForum in January to discuss the state of life sciences investment, and how companies can formulate new strategies to attract a sustainable class of investors. At the core of these new strategies are the initiatives being implemented to increase access to non-venture capital in the earlier rounds, which may incubate a company long enough to grow a pipeline, attract tenable/diverse revenue opportunity, and eventually reach market.