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Nitin Gupta, an IIT-JEE topper, diverged from a typical engineering path to explore the brain's mechanics. Now an Associate Professor at IIT Kanpur, he integrates neuroscience and computation to understand how sensory signals, like smell, translate into behaviour, with implications for both fundamental brain science and public health.

US biopharma giant amgen set up a technology and innovation centre in Hyderabad, operational by Q4 2023. The site, accommodating up to 3,000 employees, will enhance digital capabilities. Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy highlighted Hyderabad's position as a global innovation hub. Executive VP David Reese emphasized the convergence of technology and biotechnology.

amgen, a US-based biopharma company, announced the establishment of a new technology and innovation center in Hyderabad, set to start operations in the fourth quarter. The facility will employ up to 3,000 people and aims to enhance digital capabilities within the company. Som Chattopadhyay has been appointed as the national executive for India to oversee this expansion.

amgen appointed Naveen Gullapalli, former Novartis executive, as Managing Director of amgen India. Gullapalli will lead amgen's new global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, focusing on technology and innovation. His experience in developing global centers and driving strategic growth aligns with amgen's vision for the Hyderabad site as a global technology and innovation hub.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories on Thursday said it has inked a pact with US-based biotechnology firm amgen to market its three drugs used to treat heart diseases and cancer in India.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat known for her tough stance on antitrust, expressed disappointment with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's decision to allow amgen's acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics. Warren urged the FTC and the Justice Department to be even tougher on mergers. She raised concerns about the effects of the deal on the price and availability of medicine, and criticized the behavioral remedies in the settlement as difficult to enforce. Warren also called for the finalization of updated merger guidelines to challenge transactions that could strengthen dominant companies like amgen.

amgen's experimental weight loss injection, MariTide, showed up to 20% weight loss in patients without diabetes and 17% in those with diabetes after a year in a phase 2 trial. Despite higher discontinuation rates compared to other drugs, MariTide's monthly dosing could offer an advantage over weekly injections. Investors were slightly disappointed with the results.

Mumbai-born Reshma Kewalramani, TIME's 2026 Woman of the Year, transformed from a doctor to the CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Her leadership propelled the company's market value to approximately ₹11 lakh crore, marking a significant revolution in biotech treatments and global healthcare.

New Delhi, May 3 () Pharma major Cipla Friday said the US District Court of Delaware has denied amgen Inc's request for preliminary injunction to stop Cipla's continued sale of its generic cinacalcet hydrochloride tablets in the US market.

Intas Pharmaceuticals has launched INTACEPT, the first biosimilar to amgen’s Enbrel (etanercept). INTACEPT has been launched in two strengths, 25mg in 0.5 ml and 50 mg in 1.0 ml preservative free solution, in easy to use pre-filled syringes.

New Delhi, Mar 12 () Piramal Enterprises Tuesday said its partner Slate Run Pharmaceuticals LLC has launched generic cinacalcet hydrochloride tablets in the US market.

The drug, Aimovig, made by amgen and Novartis, is a monthly injection with a device similar to an insulin pen. Current treatments include pills originally developed for epilepsy and wrinkle reducer Botox, but patients abandon them because they don’t help much, or cause serious side effects.

Here's something for the city to be proud of. The indianblooddonors.com, a unique initiative for blood donation which makes donors available to the needy using the SMS facility, by city's enterprising couple - Khushroo and Fermin Poacha - has earned them global recognition as winners of the Ashoka's Changemakers award.

The idea of making blood donors available through SMS may sound strange to many but was innovative enough to win them acclaim.

Steven Pete can put his hand on a hot stove or step on a piece of glass and not feel a thing, all because of a quirk in his genes.

Telangana has secured 141 life sciences investments totaling nearly ₹36,000 crore in the past year, creating thousands of jobs. Major players like Cigna, amgen, and Sanofi are establishing GCCs and innovation centers. The state is preparing a dedicated life sciences policy to further attract investment and innovation in the sector.

Researchers at the University of Munich repeated the experiment 70 times: a healthy volunteer would receive a chemical injection, then be left alone to ride out an artificially induced panic attack.

Rory McIlroy, fresh off his amgen Irish Open victory, has confirmed his return to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in January 2026. The four-time champion aims to secure his fifth title at Emirates Golf Club, a place he considers his "second home." This announcement elevates the tournament into a must-watch event, drawing significant attention from golf enthusiasts.

Telangana has secured Rs 36,000 crore in life sciences investments over the past year, attracting major global companies and creating thousands of jobs. The state is set to introduce a dedicated life sciences policy by year-end to further solidify its position as a leading life sciences hub.

Sagar, who did a bachelor of science in St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, and then went to Northeastern University, Boston, for an MS, is the chief information and digital transformation officer at Bayer.

New Delhi, Sep 21 () Biotechnology major Biocon and pharma firm Mylan Friday said European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has issued a positive opinion recommending approval for their pegfilgrastim biosimilar, Fulphila.