Editor’s Note December 13, 2011

With the holidays approaching, we are reminded of the year that is now coming to a close.  2011 has brought some amazing advancements in the healthcare and life science industry.  OneMedForum SF 2012 is just around the corner and we are gearing up to present some of the most promising companies and technologies, as well as innovative approaches to funding the growth economy. In this issue:

Christian Haller and Eric Claude of MPR Associates speak on important aspects of structure in the development organization, how teams are established, and how responsibilities are assigned that enable rapid progress.

Peter Winter, consultant to the biotechnology industry, brings us financings and business developments in the global diagnostics business in his column “This Week In Diagnostics”.  Peter has over 30 years experience as a scientist, science journalist, and publisher.

China Forum II will kick off OneMedForum SF 2012 on January 9. The rapid growth of the middle class in China, which is now larger than the United States’ population, represents an unusual opportunity because of the strong desire for western technology.

Michael Boyce-Jacino, CEO and Founder of Qlida, talks with OneMedRadio about the company’s novel heart attack detection technology.