ET at Davos World Economic Forum

WHO’s role in global health standards

Pandemic accords aim for global vaccine equity

COVID investments drive new vaccine pipeline

AI tech shaping future vaccine innovation

Plans to invest $100M in vaccine tech

BCG vaccine FDA approval expected soon

WHO prequalification expected by 2026

Cervical cancer vaccine for girls

A 50-50 focus on India and global

Versatile tech with focus on independence

Strategic exits fuel Serum’s growth

Investments in core areas, avoiding dilution

Strategic investment in green energy, H2E

Hotel investments on hold

Expanding into gold loans, secured lending

Core strategy focus, stake sale in insurance

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Arijit Barman is joined by Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, at the World Economic Forum 2025 where he sheds light on concerns around Trump’s pullout from the WHO, progress in achieving vaccine equity, status of key projects like the HPV vaccine to combat cervical cancer, and upcoming vaccines for malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. He also discusses the institute’s $2 billion investment in cutting-edge research and facilities, the use of AI to aid clinical trials, and the development of needle-free vaccine delivery methods. Beyond healthcare, Poonawalla highlights his strategic diversification from financial services and insurance to films and music labels. 

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Arijit Barman is joined by Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India, at the World Economic Forum 2025 where he sheds light on concerns around Trump&rsquo;s pullout from the WHO, progress in achieving vaccine equity, status of key projects like the HPV vaccine to combat cervical cancer, and upcoming vaccines for malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. He also discusses the institute&rsquo;s $2 billion investment in cutting-edge research and facilities, the use of AI to aid clinical trials, and the development of needle-free vaccine delivery methods. Beyond healthcare, Poonawalla highlights his strategic diversification from financial services and insurance to films and music labels.&nbsp;
Tune in:. If you like this episode, check out more Corner Office Conversations from the podcast:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TrvMV1mbxOD1CyNcRMsrk?si=13yjoGYcTBu0yz1N4ysaSw"> S. Jaishankar</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Fm9bWJBnawWrQ8JzWQ2E3?si=e0b284e0b9d944f2"> Ravi Kant Jaipuria</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0hggKvSGKvMCkyWbh7NGma?si=b31243643f14449e">Arjun Nohwar</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Zf4LC5c1h0BsnVDCJDOTm?si=200b7919523c4cca"> Manoj Chacko</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KVDgB2BrjHheDdpthdjfo?si=ff60ca60a3ae4210"> G.V. Prasad</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4SCzjoUKWKiHYrrtIVYT0N?si=ddb80c4e7819469f"> Dara Khosrowshahi</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xx5vPphJwWDEIrDHLkI8Y?si=qyOnFTv-TRueM3H4vNnF0g"> Henry Kravis</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gHh2HTdZria2Kc9T49WMj?si=bA-Ef7pKQd-g0reSI2mzcA"> Campbell Wilson</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Avdv5YlrMALtCa0OgODOU?si=N1gfpAN9QqyeUt-pl1fjAA"> Warren K. Harris</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/37OWUTnnJdyG9NgrK5HzO2?si=HVvV8whTQMunf5u0wm_VGg">Nithin Kamath</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777?i=1000666297351">Corner Office Conversation With Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India</a> and<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777"> more</a>! You can follow our host Arijit Barman on his social media:<a href="https://twitter.com/arijitbarman76"> Twitter</a> and<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/arijit-barman-7233a129/"> Linkedin</a>
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