For more than two decades, Kalorama Information has been a leading publisher of market research in healthcare areas, including in vitro diagnostics (IVD), imaging, biotechnology, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Kalorama began as a syndicated publishing arm of Find/SVP and its focus was on medical markets in the U.S. Kalorama Information is now owned by Bioinformatics Inc, part of the Science and Medicine Group. Kalorama continues to be the leading global publisher of market studies on healthcare industries.

Kalorama only publishes in healthcare.  Our comprehensive quality research and innovative approach to analysis and presentation of market intelligence have made Kalorama Information a premier source of market information for top industry decision makers. In addition to having customers among top companies in healthcare, we are routinely solicited by the media for market data and understanding of topics.

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Our research team is committed to serving the information needs of professionals in the biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals markets, at all levels of management, in all sizes of companies.

Our Research Specialists

Our research specialists help you find the research reports that will best meet your needs. Whether you need help browsing through our collection, require advice about which particular research will best suit your needs, or are interested in learning more about our comprehensive service offerings, our Research Specialists are here to help.

Publisher and Editor

Bruce Carlson, Publisher

Bruce Carlson is a recognized voice offering commentary on the in vitro diagnostics and medical device marketplace.  He has been quoted in PharmaVOICE, The Wall Street Journal, Clinical Lab News, Becker’s Hospital Review, Fierce Healthcare, Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry (MDD+I), Genetic Engineering News and Forbes.  He conducts webinars on the IVD market and has spoken at industry events, including BioMedDevice and Pharma SLA.  Previous to joining Kalorama Information, he held a variety of marketing and product enhancement roles at WebMD™, Scientific American MEDICINE, among other companies. He can be contacted at bruce.carlson@kaloramainformation.com

Our Analysts

Kalorama relies upon only the most experienced analysts with excellent credentials, years of industry experience, and the trust of colleagues and peers. Kalorama’s analysts include:

Mary Anne Crandall

Mary Anne Crandall is a senior healthcare and diagnostics market researcher and medical writer with more than three decades of experience in the medical device, in vitro diagnostics (IVD), pharmaceuticals and clinical laboratory industries. She is the Owner and President of Mountaintop Medical, where she has led medical research, custom consulting, and professional medical writing.  

At Kalorama Information, Mary Anne contributes in-depth market analysis and authored content across a wide range of diagnostic and medical technology segments, including molecular diagnostics, pathology, point-of-care testing, laboratory medicine, and emerging healthcare technologies. She has published more than 200 medical market research reports and white papers, translating complex clinical, regulatory, and technological developments into clear, data-driven insights for industry stakeholders. 

Mary Anne’s background combines formal medical training with advanced education in psychology and educational development. She holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology and has pursued doctoral-level coursework in educational psychology at California Coast University. Her clinical training includes nursing, along with specialized continuing education in wound care, thermography, laser therapy, and medical technologies. 

In addition to her research and writing work, Mary Anne has extensive experience in higher education, having served as a medical instructor and program developer at Southern Oregon University and Rogue Community College. She is also an accomplished speaker and presenter at medical conferences and industry events. Her professional work is complemented by leadership in community governance, including service as Board Chair of Pinehurst School District and Secretary/Treasurer of the Oregon School Board Association Rural Caucus.  

Dr. Melissa (Elder) Dueck

Dr. Melissa (Elder) Dueck, one of the principals of Mountaintop Medical, LLC, is a senior healthcare market specialist at Kalorama Information and the author of several hundred market research studies in the global healthcare marketplace. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare market intelligence, her analytical approach goes beyond the numbers to uncover structural market shifts, emerging technology inflection points, and competitive dynamics often overlooked in surface-level research.

Her primary expertise lies in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and broader diagnostic innovations area, with additional experience spanning medical technology and pharmaceutical markets, including medical devices, patient monitoring, oncology therapeutics, vaccines, and much more. She is recognized for integrating public health frameworks with market analytics to evaluate how policy, population health trends, and innovation adoption influence commercial outcomes.

In addition to leading primary research initiatives for Kalorama Information, Dr. Dueck provides expert commentary to trade and consumer media and advises stakeholders on the evolving global diagnostics and healthcare landscape. She holds a Doctorate of Education in Public Health, further strengthening her ability to connect healthcare data, systems-level outcomes, and market strategy.

Senior Biotechnology Market Analyst

Justin Saeks

Justin Saeks is an expert in biotechnology and life sciences instrumentation markets.  He’s completed over a dozen studies for Kalorama Information, with a specific specialty in DNA sequencing instruments, consumables and sample preparation markets.  His market insight and commentary has appeared in GenomeWeb, Forbes magazine and Genetic Engineering News, among other outlets.  In addition to authoring reports for Kalorama, Saeks consults with a variety of companies in the industry.

Kalorama Information Reports

Kalorama Information’s reports track medical market trends, survey market players, and provide a comprehensive analysis of each market with both the vital market data and cogent, plain-English interpretation and insight. Our reports provide:

• Market Size & Segmentation
• Sales Drivers & Growth Forecasts
• Competitive Market Share
• Product Development Pipeline Information
• Research Directions and New Technology Trends
• Competitor Profiles
• Distribution and Reimbursement Trends
• Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities

Our research is written by industry experts who offer insight on industry structure and competitive landscape, technology assessment and penetration, and emerging products and trends. Their analysis is based on both primary and secondary research as well as years of professional expertise in their respective industries.  In addition to analyzing current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed over the next five to ten years.

Our experts give you:

• Critical analysis that comes from years of experience in the field
• Research from one-time end users of this market research; they’re asking the questions you’re asking
• Quality data of the kind available only to industry insiders
• Primary research based on interviews with industry insiders
• Data built from the ground up, not taken from published databases
• Unique segmentations and data analytics
• Analysis by experienced objective analysts
• A coherent opinion from an independent point of view

Knowledge Center – Kalorama Information’s Subscription Service
Gain full access to the leading source of medical market intelligence through an annual subscription to Kalorama Information’s Knowledge Center. Gain full access to our entire report collection for one year, or choose a single area from biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, medical devices, pharmaceuticals or any combination thereof. The service also includes access to our complete collection of past research. For more information, contact a Kalorama Information Representative.

Kalorama Information’s clients range from CMOs and marketing managers of leading healthcare brands, like Wyeth and GlaxoSmith Kline to industry consultants, ad agencies, and corporate librarians.

Here are what a few customers have to say about our research studies:

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Our clients include…

Abbott Laboratories
Agilent
Aventis
Bain
Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Bayer
Beckman Coulter
Becton Dickinson
Boehringer Ingelheim
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Daiichi Pharmaceutical
Dow Chemical  Eastman Chemical Company
Elan
Ernst & Young
GlaxoSmith Kline
Hitachi
Illumina
IBM
Johnson & Johnson
MDS Pharma Services
Medtronic
Merck
Novartis
Orion Diagnostica
Roche Diagnostics
Siemens Healthineers
Synthomics
Sysmex
Teva Pharmaceuticals