| 1. How does Manipal AcuNova's research dovetail into the larger interests of
Manipal Group's healthcare business? |
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 Manipal AcuNova is engaged in clinical and translational research. Many leading physicians and surgeons from Manipal's Teaching Hospitals participate in the research. This brings cutting edge diagnostics, devices and therapeutics to clinical care, enhancing the reputation of Manipal Hospitals. Manipal AcuNova's clinical development research draws Pharmacists, Biotechnologists, and Physicians from MAHE University. It enhances research reputation of the University and attracts more research grants. |
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| 2. Global pharma giants are showing an increasing interest in outsourcing clinical research to India. What exactly is the nature of research being outsourced and where does India fit in the value chain? |
| The CRO industry and Clinical Trials in India are catching up because of the shortage of Investigators and Patients in US and Europe. Research where speed of completion is important typically comes to India. |
| Availability of English speaking Investigators, patient population, speed of recruitment, retention of patients and reduced costs are the factors attracting MNCs to India as a prospective place to conduct clinical research. |
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| 3. What is your take on the direction of clinical research in India, vis-à-vis the global pattern? |
| Indian Generic industry's global success has led to a globally competitive BA/BE service. Software industry reputation has helped in getting CDM projects. Indian Physicians and Pharmacists are striving to establish a place for India in Clinical Trials. In the next ten years, India has potential to be world leader in quality, speed and cost in clinical research. |
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| 4. What is Manipal AcuNova's focus area and what are the services that you offer? |
| Our prime focus area is Clinical Trials. Manipal AcuNova's access to 19 Academic Medical Centre sites with drug naïve patients and 1500 Physicians ensures speed and Quality. Our second focus area is outsourced back office clinical research services like CDM and Core Labs. Indian Talent in Software, Medicine and Pharmacy bring quality and cost advantage. |
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| Manipal AcuNova offers services in the following areas |
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| Phase I -IV Clinical Research
Bio -Availability/Bio Equivalence Studies
Clinical Data Management
Central Lab and Core Imaging lab
Contract Research in Bio Pharma and Diagnostics |
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| 5. At a personal level, you have moved from manufacturing to Information Technology, and now to clinical research. Do you see a commonality of skills across the different domains? |
| My track record is in taking Indian competitive advantage to global markets. Last 20 years I am engaged in bringing clinical excellence at affordable prices to clients across the world. Common thread is making client successful through a passionate innovative team seeking new solutions. |
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| 6. What is your experience of Human Resource recruitment and skills at Manipal AcuNova? |
| This is a knowledge intensive industry looking for quality manpower. We employ PhDs, Post-graduates and doctors in this field. In an year's time we have grown to a 130 employee strong highly talented organization. We have attracted talent to the mission and to the leaders committed to accomplish it! |
