The importance of accurate scientific testing
Our cover story this month features Martin Danielson, VP Global Marketing, ImmunoDiagnostics at Thermo Fisher Scientific. I spoke to Martin about allergy and autoimmune diseases, and the importance of accurate scientific testing. I asked Martin about what’s driving the growing demand for advanced immunoassays in allergy and autoimmune diseases, and how the company’s product portfolios are addressing this need. Turn to page 14 to find out more.
The ABC Global Alliance has launched the Advanced Breast Cancer (ABC) Global Decade Report 2015-2025. This landmark global assessment reveals a decade of remarkable scientific progress that has transformed ABC care for some patients in some countries, while many others around the world have yet to benefit. Find out more on page 18.
Prostate cancer remains one of the most prevalent malignancies affecting men worldwide. As Sarah Reynolds writes: ‘In the UK, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men, with more than 63,000 men diagnosed every year and around 510,000 living with or after the disease. On average, one in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.’ Turn to page 22 to find out more.
We’re very excited that, this year, PMGroup celebrates the 25th year of the PMEAs, with the black tie event being held at the Sheraton Grand hotel in London. The PMEA programme rewards work that delivers clearly identifiable benefits and improved outcomes for patients, as well as societal value, in global, regional and local markets.
This year’s Awards included 20 categories, with the three new categories recognising: the Care Pathway Transformation; Excellence in Global/Local Connectivity and Value, and Contribution to the Future of Healthcare at Ecosystem Level. Turn to page 26 to see full coverage of the event, including photos of all the excitement from the night!
Our next issue, in January 2026, will look at building representation and authenticity into healthcare, from trials to campaigns. If you would like to make your voice heard on this topic, please get in touch at sales@pmlive.com
I hope you enjoy this issue!
Iona Everson
Group Managing Editor
