There are currently 600,000 people on the NHS waiting list for ophthalmology treatment, and over 5,000,000 people in the UK currently live with dry eye disease. Here, Andy Hill, CEO at NuVision Biotherapies Ltd, discusses a recent update to clinical guidelines and what this means for optometrists, patients and taxpayers. In...
Upperton Pharma Solutions continues growth with appointment of Philip Payne as Chief Commercial Officer
Leading UK contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) Upperton Pharma Solutions (Upperton) continues its growth following the build of a new 50,000 sq ft GMP manufacturing facility and recent sterile fill-finish capability announcement, with the appointment of Philip Payne as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Philip joins Upperton’s leadership team and...
Discovering more about… the Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator
Aimed at early stage start ups within the Essex area, the Ambitious Essex Innovation Accelerator has been created to encourage and engage with new entrepreneurs and fledgling businesses looking to commercialise their innovations. Helping to establish the project is clinician, entrepreneur and healthcare provider, Dr Poobashni Govender who, having founded...
Arise Innovation Hubs boost innovation across Essex with ‘ABOVE’ funding programme
Arise Innovation Hubs are excited to boost innovation across Essex with their funding programme, ABOVE. Essex Entrepreneurs have already started to benefit from this grant, up to the value of £5,000. It is aimed at encouraging new products or services in the HealthTech and MedTech sectors. The grant has supported...
Advancing Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis: An important development for Life Science Group
Life Science Group to Aid in the Detection of Early Lung Cancer Life Science Group is delighted to be part of a consortium led by Welsh scientists at Aberystwyth University. The consortium aims to develop a novel and potentially disruptive lateral flow device for the early-stage detection of lung cancer....
Pioneer Group’s regeneration plans for Cambridge’s Grafton Centre approved
Pioneer Group, a leading developer and operator of life science and high-tech campuses, has secured planning permission from Cambridge City Council, subject to S106, for the redevelopment of the Grafton Centre in the city. The Planning Committee at Cambridge City Council yesterday (7 Feb) voted in favour of the multi-million-pound...
Health Minister attends life sciences event at Charnwood Campus
A Government Health Minister joined the first life sciences event of Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024. Andrew Stephenson CBE MP visited Charnwood Campus to join more than 100 delegates considering innovation as a potential solution to health disparities and inequalities. Attendees included senior representatives from the NHS, as well as clinicians,...
Medical Device Localisation: Enhancing Efficiency & Compliance
Medical device localisation is essential to meeting a target market’s linguistic, cultural and regulatory requirements. Struggling to navigate the complex regulatory landscape of international medical device markets? Worried about the accuracy and effectiveness of your translated user manuals and labelling? Facing delays and setbacks due to inefficient localisation processes? This...
Gallagher: Cyber Defence Check
Book a free 30 minute consultation with one of Gallagher’s specialists for a review of your cybersecurity. In fast-moving sectors such as life sciences and medical technology, the risk of cyber-attacks on individuals and businesses is greater than ever. There are a number of methods cybercriminals use to exploit businesses....
Pioneer Group and CPI collaborate on ‘Golden Ticket’ programme for planetary health innovations
Pioneer Group, a company combining laboratory development and operation with venture building, has teamed up with CPI, the independent deep tech innovation organisation, to launch a Golden Ticket programme for innovations in planetary health. The 2024 Golden Ticket Programme is open to hydrogen and climate technology companies that are innovating...
