Archive for April, 2012

India-UK ICT Collaboration Receives £10 Million in Funding

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

The India-UK ICT research collaboration is £10 million richer today, and some of that money will benefit rural healthcare initiatives on the subcontinent. The funding was announced on 18 April by UK Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts during a meeting with Indian Science and Technology ...

Sun Pharma’s Asthma and COPD Inhaler Among Finalists for 2012 MDEA Awards

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Combitide Starhaler, a dry powder inhaler for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, is one of the finalists of the 2012 Medical Design Excellence (MDEA) awards. The inhaler, manufactured by Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Ltd (Mumbai), is nominated in the General Hospital Devices and Therapeutic Products category.

Developed and Emerging Medtech Markets Benefit from Innovation Made in India

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The MD&M India conference provides medical device OEMs with unprecedented access to key leaders in the medical technology community as well as a unique opportunity to gain new insights into the dynamics of this remarkable industry. Leading up to the event, which will be held in Mumbai from 23 to ...

Gerresheimer Acquires Neutral Glass in India

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

German firm Gerresheimer is on a shopping spree. I met with the Düsseldorf-based company at MEDTEC Europe last month to learn more about its recent acquisition of design bureau item GmbH. I'm barely back in the office when I learn that the supplier of glass and plastic products to the ...