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Startups are the new axis of pharmaceutical innovation, but Brazil hasn't realized it yet
How the global shift in health innovation redefines the role of industrial policies and exposes the backwardness of Brazil's strategy The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a historic shift. The model that, for half a century, concentrated drug discovery in large, integrated corporations is fragmenting. Vertical integration, a symbol of strength in the 20th century, has given way to a decentralized network of small biotechs , academic laboratories, and deep tech startup
Oct 226 min read
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Between invention and impact: what INPI and GII data reveal about the urgency of health innovation in Brazil
In recent years, Brazil has faced a persistent paradox: it produces ever-increasing amounts of science, but continues to transform little...
Oct 86 min read
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COINFAR: Pioneering in Biotechnology and the Opportunity to Restore a Cooperative Model in Brazil
How to revive the cooperative model that can transform Brazil into a biotechnology powerhouse When I received the invitation in 2005 to...
Aug 245 min read
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Global Pharmaceutical Innovation to 2029: Trends, Challenges and Brazil's Place
The global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is experiencing a period of accelerated growth in drug use and spending, driven by...
Jul 1630 min read
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Building Global Power: A National Strategy for Deeptech Health Startups in Brazil
The emergence of cutting-edge technologies, known as deeptechs, marks a new phase in global innovation. These technologies, which emerge...
Jun 633 min read
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Beyond Borders: Internationalization Strategies for Health Startups
In recent years, I’ve had the privilege of closely following the birth and growth of dozens of health startups, both in Brazil and...
Apr 73 min read
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Microbiome and Global Health: Exploring New Frontiers in Biotechnology
Throughout my career as an executive, consultant, and entrepreneur in healthcare, I have always sought to connect science, innovation,...
Mar 306 min read
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Only 10% of Brazilian Invention Patents Originate in Brazil: What Does This Mean for Our Sovereignty?
Technological innovation is a fundamental factor for a country’s economic development and competitiveness. In Brazil, intellectual...
Mar 94 min read
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The Construction of Innovation Ecosystems as a National Strategy: The Case of Health
In the contemporary global landscape, the concept of an isolated national economy has become a fiction. Nations do not compete solely for...
Feb 206 min read
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Exploring the Potential of Brazilian Biodiversity in Health
Brazil’s biodiversity, widely recognized as one of the richest in the world, offers a window of opportunity for innovative health...
Jan 264 min read
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The global Alzheimer's market in transformation: innovations and impacts in Brazil
The global Alzheimer’s market is undergoing a significant transformation. According to GlobalData , this market is expected to reach...
Jan 203 min read
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