10 Noteworthy Life Science Companies in India Innovating in the Medical Sector!

These life science companies in India are working towards the development of various areas of improving human life and finding the cure for some deleterious diseases.

India is on the road map to becoming the hub for innovations and with the advancements in technology it carries out research and development in various fields. One such field working towards the upliftment of society is life sciences companies that specialize in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, food processing, and others. Here are some of the life science companies in India whose dedicated efforts help in improving the lives of organisms. 

1. Suven Life Sciences 

Suven is a biopharmaceutical company that works majorly in the areas of Drug Discovery & Development Support Services (DDDSS). They offer research services specializing in Synthetic, Medicinal, and Analytical Chemistry, In-vitro Assay Development and Screening, Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics and others to Pharma and Biotech companies. Their discovery is focused on new chemical entities (NCEs) that help in central nervous system therapies for the treatment of cognitive disorders, major depressive disorders, sleep disorders, psychiatric disorders, pain and inflammation, and gastrointestinal motility disorders.

2. OncoStem Diagnostics

OncoStem develops prognostic tests that assess the aggressiveness of tumours based on in-depth knowledge of tumour biology, to identify the unique characteristics of cancer recurrence risk. These actionable tests help physicians formulate a customized treatment plan by understanding the tumour's biology. CanAssist Breast is their product which uses a proprietary Artificial Intelligence-based statistical model to identify the patient's risk of breast cancer recurrence over five years. It is a prognostic test that analyses the critical biomarkers in the tumour and classifies the patients into "low-risk" or "high-risk" for cancer recurrence which helps oncologists to frame an informed and personalized treatment plan.

3. Map My Genome 

Map My Genomes makes Genomics - the study of the complete set of DNA (including all of its genes) in a person or other organism accessible at home. Map My Genome's at-home DNA tests provide insights into various crucial aspects of health, wellness, and ancestry. These tests enable you to personalize your healthcare, diet, fitness routine, skincare regimen, and medication choices.

4. Intas 

Intas is a vertically integrated global pharmaceutical formulation development, manufacturing and marketing company. It carries research and assistance in chronic therapies such as Neurology, Psychiatry, Cardiovasculars, Diabetes, Oncology, Urology, Nephrology, Rheumatology & Gynecology, Infertility, Gastroenterology, Pain Management and presence in other major therapeutic segments.

5. Pandorum Technologies 

Pandorum is a tissue engineering and regenerative medicine company that aims to alleviate the health conditions of patients suffering from corneal dystrophies, lung-related disorders and liver diseases. It builds 3D functional tissues through a combination of cells, gels, and cell modulators, using self-assembly, 3D printing, and other fabrication methods to construct desired tissue-like micro-architecture. Their proprietary technology platform is designed to develop functional human tissues, such as bio-engineered Cornea and Liver, intended for medical research and therapeutic applications.

6. Rasayani Biologics 

Rasayani is a clinical-stage research and development company working on indigenously developed novel therapeutics for global markets. The company focuses on developing high-impact and safe therapies for cancer and chronic diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, renal failure and liver cirrhosis. It mainly focuses on biotech and nanotech products and services. 

7. Panacea Biotec

Panacea Biotec is an innovation-driven biotechnology company doing Research and Development, Manufacturing, Sales, Distribution and Marketing of Pharmaceuticals and Vaccines. The pharmaceutical formulation product portfolio includes prescription products in niche therapeutic areas such as Pain, Diabetes & Cardiovascular management, Oncology, Renal Disease, Osteoporosis management and Gastrointestinal care. They are one of the 5 first oral polio vaccine manufacturers. 

8. Epigeneres Biotech

Epigeneres Biotech is a nutrigenomics company that conducts medical screenings. The early detection test for cancer HrC Test is a quick, minimally invasive method to evaluate expression levels of rare stem cell markers that may be indicative of cancer. It is a blood test that confirms the likelihood of the absence or presence of cancer.

9. Eyestem 

Eyestem is a cell therapy company specializing in clinical trials, cell therapy and ophthalmology experts. They create a scalable cell therapy platform to treat incurable diseases and democratize access to these newer technologies for the bottom 99 % of the population globally. Their product Eyecyte-RPETM is aimed at treating Dry AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) which is the largest cause of incurable blindness in people above 60.

10. Eucare Pharmaceuticals

Eucare Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company that pioneers in collagen technology and drug delivery systems in the area of burns, wounds, hemostats and scar management. Eucare brings cost-effective treatments through its own made-in-India dressings alongside advanced evidence-based dressings. It has developed Kollagen, which is a bovine-based extracellular matrix native collagen membrane that acts as a skin substitute for the treatment of both superficial and deep burns on the skin.