First life science portal in Asia launched

BANGALORE: 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, Chairman and Managing Director 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.

“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