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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is on the rise and poses a significant threat to global health, with the risk of modern medicines becoming ineffective. There is an extensive need for new antimicrobials to treat both bacterial and fungal infections. The Antimicrobial Screening Facility at the University of Warwick is primed to support AMR...

Aston Vision Sciences was featured in Optometry Today discussing the company’s fluorescein filter at 100% Optical. Click here or read below to learn more.  Representative from Aston Vision Sciences attended 100% Optical to share its newly launched fluorescein filter, a product designed to support practitioners when observing fluorescein in patients’...

Barker Brettell, the Birmingham-headquartered intellectual property (IP) specialist, has announced that Yvonne Johnson has been elected as the firm’s new managing partner. Yvonne joined Barker Brettell in 2001 whilst training to become a UK and European patent attorney and qualified in 2004. She quickly displayed considerable talent in oppositions and...

University of Oxford spin-out HydRegen has been revealed as the winner of a programme designed to recognise innovations in planetary health created by Pioneer Group in partnership with CPI. The 2024 Golden Ticket programme was open to hydrogen and climate technology companies that are innovating solutions to some of the...

Polyflon Technology is delighted to announce its eagerly anticipated accreditation to ISO 13485:2016, in association with BSI. The certificate has been awarded to Polyflon for complying with the requirements of ISO 13485:2016 for the following scope; “the contract manufacture of non-sterile thermoformed polymer tube components for medical devices”. Polyflon Medical, a...

Recently Medilink Midlands CEO Melanie Davidson took place in a round table hosted by The Business Desk and sponsored by Medilink Midlands. Life science industry leaders came together in Kegworth, Leicestershire, to discuss exploring international trade relationships post-Brexit.. The panel explored the steps businesses need to take to ensure they can...

Inventya has successfully won grants for three of its clients in the medical sector, take a look at the case studies below to learn more:  NEPeSMO Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) presents a significant health and economic challenge in the UK, standing as the second most common lung condition after...

Thirty-four outstanding life sciences and medtech companies and industry collaborations from across the Midlands have been shortlisted in this year’s Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2024. Celebrating Medilink Midlands’ 20th anniversary, the Business Awards are set to be bigger than ever as they continue to provide the perfect platform to showcase...