AUGUST 20184The current state of life sciences economy signifies the trends impacting life sciences companies as they embrace, build and growth for the future. Over the past few decades, the sector has witnessed exponential growth both in terms of broadening of scope and deepening of capabilities across the industry value chain. In fact, it still continues to embark on a transformative technology jour-ney. Companies, today, are preparing for the future by embracing these technologies and building a patient-centric culture. Strategic alliances and new operating models are also contributing to overall growth in the sector. With growth comes uncertainties, arising from pricing pressures, value-based contracting, geopolitical climate, and policy changes. But, companies are taking measures to withstand these challenges. Other than these companies, new players are seen showing keen interest in this sector and are being the next wave of change and ul-timately, opportunity. These new start-ups are defining and measuring health outcomes and are leveraging opportunities & navigating chal-lenges to carve a niche in the industry. They are striving to keep abreast with industry trends, drivers and issues through knowledge sharing and insight programmes. Industry facts state that from new market entrants and regulatory reform to expiring patents and the growing challenge of chronic diseases, start-ups in the life sciences sector are exploring a new course to address the changing climate for healthcare -- one driven by patients and focused on health outcomes.In our current edition, we have featured a list of "20 Best Startups in Life Sciences". The list features some of the innovative new play-ers in the industry who are disrupting the status quo of the current life sciences business models, the extent of technological innovations, the value it brings to stakeholders. With such growth potential, if start-ups collaborate and build on the strengths, it would help the sector achieve a higher trajectory. Do let us know your thoughts.Nandini MukherjeeManaging EditorLife Sciences Start-ups have huge Opportunities to Grow EDITOR'S NOTE Vol 4 · Issue 2- 2 · August 09, 2018 Publisher Alok Chaturvedi Managing Editor Nandini Mukherjee Editorial Team Amit Raja Naik Lakshmi G Pooja Devi Shefali Mathur Deepshikha Singh Sales & Marketing Rohit Kumar Garima Anand Editorial Queries editor@startupcity.com To subscribe Visit www.startupcity.com/subscribe Cover price is Rs. 150 per issue.Printed and Published By Alok Chaturvedi on behalf of Siliconmedia Technologies Pvt Ltd and Printed at Precision Fototype Services at Sri Sabari Shopping Complex, 24 Residency Road Bangalore-560025 and Published At No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017. Editor Alok ChaturvediCopyright © 2018 SiliconMedia Technologies Pvt Ltd, All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.sales@startupcity.comGroup Art Director Ashok KumarCirculation Manager Magendran PerumalVisualisers S.Sivasankar SuanyaSr. Manager Sales & Marketing Amrit Singhsiliconindiasiliconindia | | November 201631
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