For the first time in at least a billion years, two lifeforms have merged into a single organism. The process, called primary endosymbiosis, has only happened twice in the history of the Earth, with the first time giving rise to all complex life as we know it through mitochondria. The second time that it happened saw the emergence of plants. Now, an international team of scientists have observed the evolutionary event happening between a species of algae commonly found in the ocean and a bacterium. The process involves the #algae engulfing the #bacterium and providing it with nutrients, energy and protection in return for functions that it could not previously perform – in this instance, the ability to “fix” nitrogen from the air. The researchers from the US and Japan who made the #discovery said it will offer new insights into the process of #evolution, while also holding the potential to fundamentally #change #agriculture. #breakthrough #evolution #science https://lnkd.in/g56W4brU
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This month through our Social media campaign on Biocon Biologics and Biocon channels we brought to fore two important topics: 1. Being Nature Positive and adopting practices that reduce our carbon footprint.2. Men's Mental Health, a taboo topic due to various stereotypes that exist in our society and the indifference towards mental health, in general. #RealMenFeeToo campaign focussed on addressing various myths associated with how men ought to be! The Campaign concluded with a discussion with Dr Rayani Dessa, a Clinical Psychologist who addressed various questions of the audience very patiently. For me, it was quite enlightening to host the session and moderate the QnA. A big Thanks to Dr Rayani.
As a part of the ongoing #RealMenFeelToo month-long campaign aimed at improving the general awareness on men's mental health issues, we organized a virtual webinar on "Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health" on June 24. Dr. Rayani Dessa, PsyD, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist, provided valuable insights on this condition and the ways to deal with it. Seema Shah Ahuja, Global Head of Communications & Corporate Brand at Biocon Group, moderated the session, emphasizing on the urgent need to address men's mental health issues. Dr Rayani's talk provided helpful tips on how to identify the signs and how to seek help. The discussion highlighted the alarming statistics on suicide rates, the societal pressure on men to suppress emotions, and the importance of breaking these stigmas. Our #RealMenFeelToo campaign aims to foster a culture where men feel safe to discuss their mental health openly. Let's continue to challenge stereotypes, encourage vulnerability, and promote mental well-being for all. Together, let's be cautious and lend a helping hand. Let's be ready to listen. #RealMenFeelToo #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheStigma #ItsOkayToTalk
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Indeed its a proud moment to be recognized as 'The Best Inhouse #Communications #Team of the Year' by exchange4media close on the heels of being ranked at #4 amongst the #Top30 Corp Comms Teams of the Country by Reputation Today Thank You #IPRCC the jury members and Karan Bhatia for this honour. Thank You Pramod Vinay K for representing the team and receiving this prestigious Gold Award. A big shout out to all the members of my integrated Global Comms & Corporate Brand team of #Biocon Group & #BioconBiologics Well Done! Team...the journey to become the No.1 team continues. Together, lets create new benchmarks and delight our diverse stakeholders. Shankar Sivaraman GANESAN KRISHNAN Chinmaya S Mishra Rumman Ahmed Sriparna Ray Kalpana Mandal SriHarsha Riddhima Jaitly Pankaj Gupta Anugya A Sinha Nagaraj Pramod Vinay K Shruti Jaiswal Manrag Singh Rani Saurabh Narain Santosh K Sayantan Biocon Biocon Biologics Biocon Academy #BioconFoundation Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Paul Harmon RPN, MBA, MSc. Stephanie Wasco Lance Longwell Gabriella Papale Kari Arneson Susheel Umesh Siddharth Mittal Shreehas Tambe Peter Bains Wakim Andre Ronan Cusack Marcelo Rinat Livne Souhail Tebib Kedar Upadhye Rhonda Duffy Arlene Wolny Abhijit Zutshi Amit Kaptain Maninder Kapoor Puri Naveen Narayanan
Global Communications Team - Glittering with Gold! Biocon Group's Global Communications Team (GCT), has been honored with the prestigious Gold award for ‘In-house Team of the Year 2023’ at the 14th edition of the IPRCC Award 2023. This recognition is a testament to GCT’s relentless pursuit of excellence in the field of communication under the leadership of Seema Shah Ahuja. Over the years GCT has evolved to become a well-rounded unit with high-quality in-house talent of specialists across PR & media, Brand Communication, Reputation Management, Digital and Social Media, Marketing Communication, Content writers, Designers, Web-developers etc. This achievement underscores the power of teamwork and our collective ability to accomplish great things when working towards a common goal. Thank you for recognising our efforts Karan Bhatia & exchange4media. #BioconBiologics #Biocon #Award #InHouseTeam #CommunicationTeam Biocon
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'BioRationality—How to Promote Science to Secure Waiver of Comparative Efficacy Testing for #Biosimilars' "A recent Biosimilars Council Position Paper presented arguments that “#Comparative #Efficacy #Studies Are Usually Unnecessary” if analytical, functional, and pharmacokinetic methodologies are sufficient to detect clinically meaningful differences. The paper also suggested that the #FDA require clinical efficacy testing “only when scientifically justified and unique risk-based considerations are identified considering, for example, the mechanism of action, the complexity of the product, or the delivery mechanism.” "The #USFDA has admitted that our current clinical trial system is broken. "The #UKMHRA United Kingdom’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has already concluded and stated that: “Although each biosimilar development needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis, it is considered that, in most cases, a comparative efficacy trial may not be necessary if sound scientific rationale supports this approach.” "The #EMA European Medicines Agency has called for a position paper to adopt a similar policy, calling for comments by April 30. A reflection paper is anticipated soon." Read more on these interesting developments in this article. https://lnkd.in/gXeehuCA Biocon Biologics Sandeep Athalye
BioRationality—How to Promote Science to Secure Waiver of Comparative Efficacy Testing for Biosimilars
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"With today’s business leaders bullish on the benefits of AI technology, the leadership challenge is not whether executives will embrace AI but rather how they’ll bring their organizations along on what promises to be among the world’s most transformative tech innovations." BrandsInMotion Report 2024 WE TALK: SERIES ON AI Sharing this interesting one with Steve Clayton, Vice President, Microsoft Communications Strategy, shares his perspective on how AI is already shaking up the world of communications and his team’s approach to applying AI in their work. https://lnkd.in/geh5cD23 WE has taken a lead on this topic in the US, Look forward to a similar initiative in India. Nitin Mantri Biocon Biologics Biocon #AI #Communications #WEBrandsInMotion
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Just wrapped up an insightful session in Singapore on our latest #WEBrandsinMotion report, "Bridging the AI Expectation Gap". Massive thanks to Arun Sudhaman, Editor-in-Chief and CEO at PRovoke Media, for his exceptional moderation of the panel and his incisive questions. Thank you to our panelists - Daniel Feiler, Senior Director of Communication APJ at ServiceNow, Meenu Handa, Vice-President, Global Communications & Public Affairs, Google, Daryl H. Managing Director of WE Communications Singapore, and Stephen Robertson, Managing Director of WATATAWA (Walk the Talk, Talk the Walk) - for a stimulating discussion! Here are my key takeaways on AI adoption in business: 👉 1. Vision-action gap: While excitement about AI's potential is high among business leaders, there's a clear gap between vision and action. More can be done for investment into AI in terms of training and fostering a culture of continuous learning. 👉 2. Primary concerns about AI: Cybersecurity risks top the list, followed by fears of job losses, over-reliance on AI, and lack of quality control. However, most organisations are open to transformation, revealing a tremendous opportunity for business. 👉 3. The power of communication: Effective communication is crucial in bridging the AI gap. Transparent dialogue about AI within organisations can reduce fears about cybersecurity and job changes, build trust, and encourage support for AI strategies. Notably, 42% of Australian leaders see transparency as key to maintaining employee trust—the highest rate globally, followed by India, China, and Singapore. 👉 4. Opportunities ahead: Despite challenges, there's optimism about AI's potential across various departments like Customer Service, Marketing, Communications and Product Development. We also see nuances in each market, particularly in Australia and Singapore, where Operations was identified as one of the departments that'll benefit from AI. 👉 5. Taking action: It's time for businesses to act on AI. From auditing sentiment to updating crisis preparedness plans, proactive engagement coupled with effective communication is crucial for success in the AI era. So, let's collaborate and innovate to seize the opportunities AI presents! Read our new #WEBrandsInMotion report to find out how: https://bit.ly/3y4IEM7 Chase India
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"IQVIA estimates that the dearth of a Humira (adalimumab) biosimilars last year cost patients and employers cumulatively $6 billion." #Biosimilars #Adalimumab like #Hulio from #BioconBiologics can provide #affordable #access to #patients and save billions for the Government. #Biosimilars are the way forward for affordable biologics therapy. Read the article: US Specific "The biosimilar Hulio was offered last year at a WAC of $498 for a month's supply, versus $3,461 for Humira, according to a Samsung Bioepis biosimilar report. Still, the vast majority of prescriptions filled in 2023 were for the Humira originator product, prompting market research group IQVIA to conclude that “maintaining patients on Humira comes at a cost of up to about $6 billion per year for patients and employers, compared to a full transition to adalimumab biosimilars.” Biocon Biologics Matt Erick Joshua Salsi https://lnkd.in/gN74FShF
PBMs Start to Embrace Biosimilars
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Lets look after our health and help people around us take care of theirs. This #NoTobacco #Day, lets take a pledge to help people around us, friends, family or colleagues to #Quit #Smoking. #HealthMatters #WeCare #OralCancer #LungCancer #BioconFoundation Biocon Biocon Biologics
As per WHO, tobacco kills more than 7 million people every year. This World No Tobacco Day, let's take a stand and say no to smoking. Quitting smoking not only saves lives but also improves overall health, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and protects our loved ones from second-hand smoke. Let's make a commitment to a healthier future together. #WorldNoTobaccoDay #NoTobacco #QuitSmoking #TobaccoFree #HealthyLiving #BeTobaccoFree #NoSmoking
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Celebration Time! for us, the #Global #Comms team, who is passionately engaged in developing content that narrates powerful Brand stories of Biocon Biologics and its people. Deep gratitude to all our well wishers, friends, allies and followers for engaging with us and showing their love for the #brand. Kudos! to my social media strategist, creative lead, designer and manager, for crossing this new milestone of 4 lac followers. The last one lakh followers came in pretty swiftly. I believe the best is yet to come. #BrandLove #engagement #social #trust
We are now 400000 strong! A big thank you to all our followers on LinkedIn. This milestone would not have been possible without your interest & support. We appreciate your engagement with our content and trust in the brand. We look forward to your continual engagement as we bring you interesting business updates and brand stories from Biocon Biologics on a daily basis. Feel free to drop us a direct message, if you have any suggestions or feedback for us. #ThankYou #Milestone #400kFollowers #Grateful #Community #Growth
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