First life science portal in Asia launched

Asia's first
exclusive portal dedicated to the Life Sciences industry,
www.biospectrumasia.com, which provides comprehensive coverage of the business
developments in the region, has been launched. “Through this portal,
BioSpectrum, India's first and only exclusive biotechnology business magazine,
will extend its footprint to cover the path breaking happenings in the
Asia-Pacific region's life sciences,” said Pradeep Gupta, CMD of CyberMedia
(India) Ltd, the publisher of BioSpectrum.

As the world's
economic fulcrum gradually shifts towards Asia, there is an increased focus on
the exciting happenings in different industrial sectors. In the 21st century,
life sciences has emerged as one of the most promising segments in terms of
growth as well as providing benefits to a vast number of people in the world.

SHYAM MALHOTRA Delivering developments in Life Science through print and digital mediums

“In addition to the
news-based website, the exciting developments in the Life Sciences sector in the
world's fastest growing region will be delivered to industry leaders in all
the Asia Pacific countries through a fortnightly digital magazine and a
bi-monthly print magazine, under the brand name Bio­Spectrum from Singapore,” said BioSpectrum
Editor-in-Chief, Shyam Malhotra.

The Asia edition of Bio­Spectrum
will provide comprehensive coverage and useful insights into the exciting areas
of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and research highlights and
policy announcements from around the world, which will be of use to the Life
Sciences business leaders in the region.

Life Sciences is the
term used to refer to pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices and
healthcare services. While Japan has always had a major presence in Life
Sciences, including the world's second largest pharma industry, in recent
years, China, India, Taiwan, Korea, Australia and Singapore have emerged as
significant players in this arena.

The global life
sciences industry is estimated to be worth about $2 trillion. The Asia-Pacific
region accounts for nearly 20 percent of the sector even though it is home to
nearly 60 percent of the world's population.

But this region is fast
catching up with double-digit growth rates. If healthcare services are excluded,
the life sciences sector will be approximately $1 trillion. And the Asia-Pacific
region has nearly quarter of the share of life sciences excluding healthcare.

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