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We strive to provide value by sharing reliable insights, so that decision makers — investors, business leaders, consultants, and even government professionals — could better understand the landscape of the life sciences and make the right strategic and operational decisions. </p> <p> Some of our key content streams include <a href="/section/insights/">Biopharma Insights</a>, <a href="/section/interviews/">Interviews</a>, <a href="/section/news/">News</a>, and <a href="/section/case-studies/">Case Studies</a>. Our industry analytics and technology scouting team is regularly conducting market research and publishing insights in a form of <a href="/our-products/">Reports</a> and <a href="/post/724-7-companies-building-foundation-models-in-biology-and-chemical-synthesis/">Briefs</a>. </p> <p> We also strive to incorporate educational element to our articles, interviews, and reports, so that a broader audience of readers can find value in following our stories and learning with us. We write for established professionals, but also for those who are just starting to build their careers in the exciting world of life sciences! </p> <p> See also our <a href="/about/advisory-board/">Advisory Board</a>. </p> </section> <hr> <section> <div class="contrib-container"> <div class="well member"> <a href="/contributor/2847/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/2654_about_team_tanya.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/2847/"> Tanya Bell </a></h4> <p><em>CEO</em></p> <div> <p>Accomplished executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, financial performance, and strategic growth across diverse industries, including technology, healthcare, and finance. Adept …</p> </div> <div><a href="/contributor/2847/">Read more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="well member"> <a href="/contributor/743/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/550_about_team_roman.webp)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/743/"> Roman Kasianov </a></h4> <p><em>Director, Head of Content</em></p> <div> <p>Biotech business developer with a foundation in psychology and PR. Facilitating collaborations, connecting innovation with effective communication in publishing and analytics.</p> </div> <div><a href="/contributor/743/">Read more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="well member"> <a href="/contributor/165/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/96_about_team_illia.webp)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/165/"> Illia Petrov </a></h4> <p><em>Associate Director, AI & Data Science in Clinical Trials</em></p> <div> <p>Business development professional with over 10 years experience in Biotech R&D departments and CROs. Proven ability in identifying partnering opportunities among academics, startups, pharma, and …</p> </div> <div><a href="/contributor/165/">Read more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="well member"> <a href="/contributor/2283/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/2090_contrib_dominika_wilczok.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/2283/"> Dominika Wilczok </a></h4> <p><em>Writer, Healthy longevity activist</em></p> <div> <p>With a background in using AI for early Alzheimer's detection, advocating against ageism, and establishing an NGO centered around Healthy Longevity, for 5 years, Dominika …</p> </div> <div><a href="/contributor/2283/">Read more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="well member"> <a href="/contributor/80/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/46_about_team_iryna.webp)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/80/"> Irina Bilous </a></h4> <p><em>Associate Writer, Neuroscience, Clinical Trials</em></p> <div> <p>Iryna Bilous, M.S., is a biotechnologist and neuroscientist. She has experience in developing cutting the edge neuroscience techonology - novel brain implants, along with this …</p> </div> <div><a href="/contributor/80/">Read more</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <hr> <section> <h2>BiopharmaTrend Contributing Authors</h2> <div class="post"> <p> While the majority of our reporting and analytics is a product of our core team, we are also proud to host guest author contributions from leading minds of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, as well as healthcare professionals. Check our contributing authors below, or <a href="/contributor/">consider becoming</a> one. </p> </div> <div class="contrib-container"> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/481/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/481_leos_head_shot.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/481/"> Leo Cole </a></h4> <div>Chief Marketing Officer at <strong>Futurism Technologies</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/729/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/536_1628500734697.jfif)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/729/"> Alan Nafiiev </a></h4> <div>CEO & Founder at <strong>Receptor.AI</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/833/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/640_basem.png)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/833/"> Basem Goueli MD/PhD/MBA </a></h4> <div>CEO and founder at <strong>CancerLight</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/2046/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1853_contrib_trevor_hutchings.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/2046/"> Trevor Hutchings </a></h4> <div>Partner, Sustainability at <strong>BIP</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/1615/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1422_paul-finn.jpeg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/1615/"> Paul Finn </a></h4> <div>Chief Scientific Officer at <strong>Oxford Drug Design</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/41/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/13_tim_sandle.jpeg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/41/"> Tim Sandle </a></h4> <div></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/29/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/30_david_Shlaes.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/29/"> David Shlaes </a></h4> <div></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/262/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/262_0.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/262/"> Amandeep Singh </a></h4> <div>Consultant at <strong>MP Advisors</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/1494/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1301_sabina-photo.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/1494/"> Sabina Lee </a></h4> <div>Senior Consultant at <strong>W Medical Strategy Group</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/689/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/496_1606676312831.jfif)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/689/"> Chris De Savi </a></h4> <div>Vice President, Head of Drug Discovery at <strong>Kymera Therapeutics</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/23/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/23_gerald-1_FCWjToT.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/23/"> Gerald J. Yakatan </a></h4> <div></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/583/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/583_photo5440714208518976641.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/583/"> David Levy </a></h4> <div>Global Product Director at <strong>Scitara Corporation</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/64/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/64_Twinkle.png)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/64/"> Twinkle Kalkandha </a></h4> <div>Product Strategist</div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/2070/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1877_contrib_emma_banks_1.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/2070/"> Emma Banks </a></h4> <div>CEO at <strong>ramarketing</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/8/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/2_IMG_20240119_002012-EDIT.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/8/"> Oleg Kucheriavyi, PhD </a></h4> <div>Co-founder, Advisor at <strong>BiopharmaTrend</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/1997/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1804_dr-khalid-fakhro-03.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/1997/"> Dr. Khalid Fakhro </a></h4> <div>Chief Research Officer at <strong>Sidra Medicine</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/1811/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1618_contib_Anthony_Platt.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/1811/"> Anthony Platt </a></h4> <div>Partner and Co-Head of Technology at <strong>finnCap Cavendish</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/1646/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1453_isaac_smith_photo.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/1646/"> Isaac Smith </a></h4> <div> at <strong>Medcare MSO</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/2045/" class="contr-img" style="background-image: url(/files/user/1852_contrib_michael_whitworth.jpg)"></a> <div class="contr-info"> <h4><a href="/contributor/2045/"> Michael Whitworth </a></h4> <div>Senior Partner, Life Sciences at <strong>BIP</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="well"> <a href="/contributor/" style="display: block; 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