Roohi Mariam Peter, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Having completed a master’s programme in International Journalism from Cardiff University in 2022, I have written about various subjects including culture, politics, social justice, mental health, LGBTQ+ issues and gender. My undergraduate degree in life sciences has equipped me to explore my passion for reporting on health, science and the environment. When I’m not transcribing interviews and fretting about deadlines, I like to spend my time reading, watching movies, and making lousy mixtapes for a potential side career in rap music.

Articles by Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 14 Sep 2023

Righting wrongs: genetic justice for Henrietta Lacks

For what would have been Henrietta Lacks’ 103rd birthday last month, her family, who settled a lawsuit with Thermo Fisher – a multinational biotech company that had used her cells without seeking consent for several years – regarded the win as a “fitting day” for justice. While the settlement took place behind closed doors, where Henrietta […]

September 14, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 5 Sep 2023

Five recent advancements in ovarian cancer research over the past year

With around 7500 new cases reported in the U.K. alone every year, ovarian cancer may occur because of the inheritance of faulty genes like BRCA. Although the exact reason for cancer-causing genetic mutations is unknown – as with all other kinds of cancer – ovarian cancer research has shown that the risk increases with age, […]

September 5, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 31 Aug 2023

3D-printed tumors: startup hopes to drive cancer drug discovery

3D printing is capturing attention in the field of medicine of late. With the first 3D-printed drug being approved for the treatment of seizures, eight years ago, it was a consequential moment in healthcare, following which biotechs raced to step up personalized treatment. Now, with Chinese healthcare company Triastek turning heads after announcing promising clinical […]

August 31, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 29 Aug 2023

Are these 10 biotech recruiters on your radar this year?

The process of hunting for recruits can be a struggle for many companies, particularly when they have an ideal candidate in mind. And many at times, for the life science/biotech industry, due to the highly competitive landscape – for both recruiters and job seekers – hiring has been made more difficult. While some believe that […]

August 29, 2023 - 10 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 23 Aug 2023

Latest advancements in psoriasis research over the past year

Psoriasis, an autoimmune condition that causes flaky patches of skin to form scales, occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy skin cells. And because people with psoriasis have an increased production of skin cells, these cells – which are normally renewed every three to four weeks – regenerate in under a week. […]

August 23, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 17 Aug 2023

Six Toronto-based biotech companies to watch this year

The capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario, Toronto, is home to the Discovery District, a commercial hub that sees biotech and healthcare innovations and companies at its prime. Having witnessed the largest growth in tech jobs in North America between 2015 and 2020, Toronto, like Vancouver, is a significant contributor towards Canada’s life […]

August 17, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 15 Aug 2023

Can stem cell treatment repair damaged knees?

Scientists’ fascination with amphibians like axolotls and newts, animals that are capable of scarlessly regrowing their limbs, sparked the idea of possibly replicating this in humans. Since 1958, when French oncologist Georges Mathe performed the first-ever stem cell transplantation – to save six nuclear researchers who were accidentally exposed to radiation – the technology has […]

August 15, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 9 Aug 2023

Meet the startup working to help treat a rare pediatric cancer

Nearly 50% of the children diagnosed with neuroblastoma are considered high-risk, where the tumor has spread, making surgery no longer a viable treatment option. Owing to this stark statistic, the disease is quite difficult to treat. But there might be light at the end of the tunnel. U.K.-based Renaissance Pharma’s drug candidate, which has shown […]

August 9, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 3 Aug 2023

How is artificial intelligence rising to the challenge in breast cancer diagnosis?

The scope of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has been rapidly expanding in recent years. With AI shaping the way clinical research is conducted, it has also opened doors for quicker drug discovery and diagnostic measures. And in the fight against breast cancer in particular, AI has emerged as a game-changer in digital pathology, revolutionizing […]

August 3, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

Best in Biotech 28 Jul 2023

Six companies driving Chennai’s biotech scene

Just like Bangalore and Pune, the city of Chennai in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India, is a key hub for the biotech industry in the country. Chennai, which runs AstraZeneca’s IT operations in the country at the Global Technology Centre, is home to over 50 biotech companies. Much of their focus lies […]

July 28, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 26 Jul 2023

Antibody drug conjugates: BiVictriX drives a new era in cancer medicine

The first-ever antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) to be approved, gemtuzumab ozogamicin, raised hope for a new class of drugs to treat cancer. But the drug was then withdrawn following a black box warning after patients experienced adverse side effects, and there had been fatalities. But this didn’t discourage biopharmas looking to create safer alternatives from expediting […]

July 26, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

In Depth 24 Jul 2023

Sarcoma research: is a breakthrough in sight?

Among the rarest forms of cancers, sarcomas develop in the bones and connective tissues that support structures in the body like blood vessels, nerves and joints. This year, around 13,400 new cases of soft tissue sarcomas are estimated to be diagnosed in the U.S. alone, according to the American Cancer Society. As July marks Sarcoma […]

July 24, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter

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Righting wrongs: genetic justice for Henrietta Lacks

Five recent advancements in ovarian cancer research over the past year

3D-printed tumors: startup hopes to drive cancer drug discovery

Are these 10 biotech recruiters on your radar this year?

Latest advancements in psoriasis research over the past year

Six Toronto-based biotech companies to watch this year

Can stem cell treatment repair damaged knees?

Meet the startup working to help treat a rare pediatric cancer

How is artificial intelligence rising to the challenge in breast cancer diagnosis?

Six companies driving Chennai’s biotech scene

Antibody drug conjugates: BiVictriX drives a new era in cancer medicine

Sarcoma research: is a breakthrough in sight?

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