isabelobrien, Author at European Medical Journal

West Nile Virus found in UK mosquitoes for first time

Experts have pointed to the climate crisis as a potential trigger of the West Nile Virus finding.

Medical affairs: What's working for HCPs in 2025

Four medical affairs leaders reveal what’s working (and what’s not) when it comes to engaging time-starved HCPs in 2025.

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WHO chief reveals action on pandemics, climate and AMR

Dr Tedros sets out WHO’s next steps on pandemic preparedness, climate action and AMR during the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.

Colorectal cancer leads in real-world data, says Phesi

Colorectal cancer now has the most real-world data, but Phesi warns clinical trials are lagging behind.

5 minutes with... Andrew Cooper, CEO, CluePoints

Discover Andrew Cooper’s passion for optimising clinical trials with AI, driving innovation and building a culture of teamwork and purpose.

New investor network targets women’s health gap

WHAM’s Innovator’s Circle unites top funds to address the women’s health investment gap.

Trump’s drug pricing order hits pharma stocks

Trump’s “most-favoured nation” drug pricing plan shakes pharma markets, sparking losses for US and EU firms.

New air cargo project links medicine and agriculture

The initiative is set to revolutionise healthcare delivery and agricultural exports in low- and middle-income countries.

BMS names Cari Gallman as new General Counsel

Gallman takes on the role of EVP, General Counsel and Chief Policy Officer, following Sandra Leung’s retirement after 33 years.

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Spotlight: April 2025

From new scientific data-sharing initiatives to US drug tariffs, May brought a range of major news to the pharma landscape.