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Perspectives from JFK on the science, business and communications issues shaping life sciences — through original commentary, published articles, podcasts, media appearances and conversations across the industry.
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AI core orchestrating pipelines to research, trials, manufacturing and supply chain
Industry Trends
Industry Trends
March 6, 2026
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John F. Kouten
Agentic AI in the Pharmaceutical Industry: What You Need to Know
AI has moved beyond experimentation and into core operations — from discovery and trials to manufacturing and supply chain.
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Industry Trends
Industry Trends
February 12, 2026
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John F. Kouten
In Case You Missed It, FDA Is on a Compliance Rampage
More than 1,000 warnings and over 100 violation letters went out to the drug industry — and most of the sector barely noticed.
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Medical Meetings
Medical Meetings
April 4, 2025
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John F. Kouten
The Ultimate ASCO Congress Guide: What Seasoned Attendees Want You to Know
After 25 ASCO congresses, one lesson stands out: 80–90% of your best work at ASCO is done before you arrive.
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Industry Trends
Industry Trends
March 8, 2025
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John F. Kouten
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry
Agree or disagree with his views, his legacy is one of challenging the status quo and forcing a broader conversation about accountability in medicine.
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Molecular structures rising like a growth chart
Medical Meetings
Medical Meetings
February 18, 2025
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John F. Kouten
JPM Healthcare Conference — Get Ready for Some Big Deals
The top 18 pharmaceutical companies hold over $500 billion in available capital. Here is what that means for the deals ahead.
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Floating glass document panels with a crack revealed by a beam of light
Industry Trends
Industry Trends
May 17, 2024
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John F. Kouten
Fraudulent Scientific Publications: The Issue Is Reaching Boiling Point
Wiley retracted more than 11,300 papers in two years and is closing 19 journals. Generative AI is accelerating the problem.
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AI core orchestrating pipelines to research, trials, manufacturing and supply chain
Industry Trends
March 6, 2026
·
John F. Kouten
Agentic AI in the Pharmaceutical Industry: What You Need to Know
AI has moved beyond experimentation and into core operations — from discovery and trials to manufacturing and supply chain.
Read the article
Arrow right
Glass vials passing through a scanning gate, one flagged in amber light
Industry Trends
February 12, 2026
·
John F. Kouten
In Case You Missed It, FDA Is on a Compliance Rampage
More than 1,000 warnings and over 100 violation letters went out to the drug industry — and most of the sector barely noticed.
Read the article
Arrow right
An abstract congress hall in glass, rows converging toward a lit stage
Medical Meetings
April 4, 2025
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John F. Kouten
The Ultimate ASCO Congress Guide: What Seasoned Attendees Want You to Know
After 25 ASCO congresses, one lesson stands out: 80–90% of your best work at ASCO is done before you arrive.
Read the article
Arrow right
A wave of light sweeping across an ordered grid of glass capsules
Industry Trends
March 8, 2025
·
John F. Kouten
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Impact on the Pharmaceutical Industry
Agree or disagree with his views, his legacy is one of challenging the status quo and forcing a broader conversation about accountability in medicine.
Read the article
Arrow right
Molecular structures rising like a growth chart
Medical Meetings
February 18, 2025
·
John F. Kouten
JPM Healthcare Conference — Get Ready for Some Big Deals
The top 18 pharmaceutical companies hold over $500 billion in available capital. Here is what that means for the deals ahead.
Read the article
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Floating glass document panels with a crack revealed by a beam of light
Industry Trends
May 17, 2024
·
John F. Kouten
Fraudulent Scientific Publications: The Issue Is Reaching Boiling Point
Wiley retracted more than 11,300 papers in two years and is closing 19 journals. Generative AI is accelerating the problem.
Read the article
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