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MM+M Celebrates Hamid Ghanadan with Pinnacle Award
The MM+M Pinnacle Award honors leaders in medical marketing who continue to operate at the top of their game.
Understanding biopharma's AI integration strategy: What's the plan?
We heard resoundingly from our pharma partners that they’re looking to AI and automation to meet productivity demands this year. But, what does adoption of AI tools really look like for this audience? We spoke with 25 pharma leaders to better understand their goals, challenges, and operational needs. Here’s a summary of what we learned.
The contradiction of multiomics
Multiomics is widely regarded as key to understanding the complexity of biology, but how important is it to align on a singular definition of multiomics?
2024 State of Science: Consumer Sentiment in Life Science
For our 2024 State of Science update, we heard from nearly 400 scientists on topics that span which technologies they'll be purchasing this year, their economic outlook, and their intent to collaborate with external partners.
What will impact life science and health in 2024? Six trends we’re predicting that could transform our industry
To serve clients and leaders we work with, the LINUS team identifies patterns and trends that we believe will impact the scientific community and beyond.
The State of Science in 2023: Immediate Opportunities in Life Science Tools & Diagnostics
In our semi-annual State of Science survey, we look into how scientists around the globe continue to adapt their priorities, productivity, and mindset, and how that may affect the life science industry. For the second half of 2023, we’re in a unique moment where there are immediate opportunities. LINUS CEO Hamid Ghanadan and DeciBio Partner Stephane Budel share market insights and answer your questions about the state of the industry.
Aspen Ideas Health: Why a Sense of Urgency will Change Health Innovation This Year
Innovators, policy makers, physicians, researchers, investors and thought leaders all came together at Aspen Ideas Festival to discuss their bold approaches to better the future of health. This year, there was a resonant call for leaders to embrace a sense of urgency to change health outcomes this year — and to do so requires action that will drive that change.
LINUS Expands Leadership Team: Natalie LaFranzo, PhD joins as Vice President of Strategy
The Linus Group (LINUS) today announced the hiring of Dr. Natalie LaFranzo, PhD to the role of Vice President of Strategy. Natalie joins Hamid Ghanadan (founder and CEO) and Kristin Apple (President) as members of the LINUS leadership team.
Digital Health Lab Report: An Immersion into Health Tech and Consumer Behavior
To better understand the landscape consumers are looking at for digital health technologies, the LINUS team immersed in the experiences of several types of digital health technologies — from wearables to at-home diagnostics to applications. We developed three pillars that are fundamental to building a relationship with consumers who are turning to digital health technologies to optimize their health.
The State of Science in 2023: Priorities and Outlooks of the Life Science Industry
In our semi-annual State of Science survey, we look into how scientists around the globe continue to adapt their priorities, productivity, and mindset, and how that may affect the life science industry. Add on the current economic climate, and we may be able to strategically plan priorities for the next year.
Seven Predictions for the Life Science, Health and Wellness Industries In 2023
To help drive lasting change for our clients, the LINUS team identifies patterns and forces among the life science, health and wellness industries that we believe will drive change over the next year.
Where Healthcare is Headed: Key Currents at HLTH 2022
At HLTH 2022, we identified three overarching currents that indicate where the health industry intends to focus in the future. From building new models of primary care through existing infrastructures to the growing discourse of health at home, and the proliferation of technologies to sense everything, these movements will help push progress for the future of integrated, holistic health.
Hamid Ghanadan and Kristin Apple Named Movers and Shakers in Science Marketing
From C&EN Media Group, President Kristin Apple and Founder Hamid Ghanadan were named as top science marketers in 2022. In a Q&A, they shared how to navigate life science, the fundamentals of science marketing, and how LINUS has adapted to the new normal of life science.
Designing Health Solutions for the Ultimate Wellness Consumer — Gen Z
In our recent study, we know that 66% of Gen Zers prefer some sort of in-person experience regarding their health. In a discussion at the Seattle Interactive Conference, President Kristin Apple and Founder Hamid Ghanadan discuss how to design for a generation that is deeply connected to health.
The Future of Digital Diagnostics, Health, and Longevity
In our recent study, we know that over half of adults between the ages of 60-79 years old are willing to use wearables to diagnose themselves. On a panel at CDX, hosted by Techonomy, President Kristin Apple joined Ann Garnier (Lisa Health) and Sumit Nagpal (Cherish) to discuss these findings and the impact tech and digital tools can have.
Empowering a Healthier Future: How to Use Applied Intelligence to Enable Inclusivity in the Future of Health
At this year’s World Woman Future Forum UN General Assembly, Kristin Apple participated in a discussion on how to use applied intelligence to enable an inclusive and healthier future for all.
The Future of Dr. Consumers: How Healthcare Should Adapt to the Integration of Digital Therapeutics
As patients become more empowered in their own health journeys, they’re becoming more fluent in wearables and digital health apps. At the Health Innovation Summit 2022, Hamid Ghanadan talks with Erin Coward of JPMorgan Chase & Co about how practitioners and experts in digital therapeutics (DTx) can adapt to this new generation of patients.
An Interview with the American Chemical Society on Challenges in Life Sciences, Non-Traditional Career Paths, and Gen Z
In an interview with American Chemical Society, Founder Hamid Ghanadan shares advice for engaging with Gen Z audiences in a productive, meaningful way. Beyond conversations about Gen Z, he also shares insights from his non-traditional career path — and how trusting his gut brought him to the origins of LINUS.
An Update on the State of Science 2022: What Scientists Want and Predict
In early 2022, we surveyed scientists to understand their mindset and scientific priorities. Given the recent changes in global economy and as we continue in the Next Normal, we checked back in to see what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what scientists tell us about the remainder of the year.
Aspen Ideas: Health — 3 Ideas Healthcare Innovators Aren’t Thinking About Enough
At Aspen Ideas: Health, innovators, policy makers, physicians, researchers, investors and thought leaders came together from across the globe with one objective in mind: exploring bold approaches for the future of health. We spent three days discussing how to deliver care differently, better, and more comprehensively. So what needs to happen to bring these discussions to life, and actually impact the delivery of care?