Undeniably so, almost every aspect of our lives is seemingly attached to a form of technology which over the past decade has grown to a level of importance occupied only by necessities like food & water. Advancements have allowed us to harness the power of technology for betterment of our livelihoods, unimaginable lengths of communication across the planet, in various shapes & forms of entertainment and essentially, to push the boundaries of human exploration in all spheres. One such revolution, first conceptualized over 30 years ago in 1991 by Stuart…
Read MoreUnderstanding Minimally Invasive Surgery & the Technologies Enabling It
Technological advancements have greatly transformed medicine & the healthcare industry by bridging the gap between ideation of innovative techniques and its eventual, physical execution. One such niche which has benefited & developed parallelly is known as Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). Procedures such as Arthroscopy, Endoscopy, Laparoscopy & robotic surgeries are the most common forms of this technique which is defined by ‘a reduced number of incisions, lacerations or external entry of foreign objects to perform a certain surgical operation.’ As evident by its name, MIS procedures allow doctors & surgeons…
Read MoreProbiotics & Their Effects on the Human Microbiome
Over the past 2 decades, immense research and development occurred surrounding the Human Microbiome Project to gain deeper insights on the microorganisms that reside within the human body, especially our gut. Often referred to as a ‘supporting organ’, the collection of bacteria, fungi & viruses to whom we play host, is more commonly known as the Microbiome. Harvard Med School estimates that trillions of microscopic visitors have found a home within our bodies & a large portion of them play vital functions such as stimulation of the immune system, breaking…
Read MoreSpeaker Spotlight – ‘AJAY NAIR’ : 3rd Annual MarketsandMarkets Single Cell Analysis Conference
The 3rd Annual MarketsandMarkets Single Cell Analysis Conference kicks off at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge on the 23rd & 24th of June 2022. With 100+ attendees & stellar presentations from over 15+ industry experts and leaders, the countdown has well & truly begun. As we look forward to the hosting you in person, our keynote speakers gear up to present their enriching presentations comprising insightful findings, ideas & their vision into the future of cell analysis. Ajay Nair, working as an Associate Research Scientist at the universally acclaimed Columbia University…
Read MoreSpeaker Spotlight – ‘NAMIT KUMAR’ : 3rd Annual MarketsandMarkets Single Cell Analysis Conference!
Just over 3 weeks remain until the 3rd Annual MarketsandMarkets Single Cell Analysis Conference kicks off at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge on the 23rd & 24th of June 2022. With 100+ attendees & stellar presentations from over 15+ industry experts and leaders, we’re counting down the days till we can finally host you in person! We’re hugely excited as the keynote speakers shall be sharing their findings, ideas & foresight into the future of cell analysis & how emerging technologies can propel forward, the growth of the healthcare ecosystem. As…
Read MoreCompanion Diagnostics & Biomarkers – Paving the way for Personalized Medicine
Prior to and only enhanced by the pandemic, in vitro analysis of biological specimens like tissue samples or blood amongst others plays a huge role in guiding accurate diagnosis & subsequent therapy. When used in tandem with a specific therapeutic drug or medicine and relying on the presence or absence of a predictive biomarker, such IVD are known as Companion Diagnostics (CDx). A companion diagnostic is essentially a medical device while helps differentiate patients between responders & non responders with reference to a certain drug or therapy. For example, a…
Read MoreGlobal Food Safety Testing – A Step Towards a Healthier Tomorrow
The pandemic served up some stark reminders of our visibly fragile mortality. Over the course of two years, Covid-19 ravaged humanity and yet it did leave behind silver linings.Epidemic & global pandemic preparedness increased tenfold. Technological innovations were integrated sooner & the healthcare ecosystem worked in overdrive, accelerating its development of crucial vaccines. More importantly it instilled in the majority of us, the importance of the quality of food we consume and how it subsequently fuels our immune system. Few of us can now deny the significance of maintaining a…
Read MoreDevelopments & Challenges within the Single Cell Analysis Ecosystem
With just over a month till the MarketsandMarkets BioPharma Series kicks off in Boston on the 23rd & 24th of June 2022, we believed it would be apt to unveil a glimpse of the enriching insights our esteemed speakers shall be bringing to the tri-conference event. On the eve of our 3rd Annual MarketsandMarkets Single-Cell Analysis Conference, we sat down with Jun Wang, Associate Professor (Department of Biomedical Engineering) at Stony Brook University, New York who is also a keynote speaker at the conference. As part of the conversation, we…
Read MoreElectric Vehicles Infrastructure – Growth & Its Challenges
Post the turn of the century, unchecked plundering of our limited fossil fuels & natural gas reserves has driven humanity to the fragile precipice it stands on today. Heatwaves have gone from freak phenomena to a regular occurrence around the globe. AQI’s of major cities & international business hubs continue to decline in quality as the amount of air pollution maintains its upward arc. Innovations & technological developments clubbed with increasing population has naturally paved the way for more & more vehicles on road and as oil reserves begin to…
Read MoreImmuno-Oncology : The Latest Frontier in Cancer Therapy
For as long as medicine has existed, cancers have ravaged humanity. The search for an eventual cure has been a tremendous & tireless pursuit, selflessly undertaken by doctors, researchers, scientists & the entire healthcare community. With each passing year and the availability of sophisticated technologies, their efforts continue to go from strength to strength, expanding our means to adequately cope, manage and possibly rebuff the disease which has so often reminded us of our mortality. Up until recently, Chemotherapy, Surgeries, Radiation & Targeted Drug therapies had been the go-to for…
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