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02 Jul 24
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BIA joins European Biosolutions Coalition

BIA has today joined the European Biosolutions Coalition, adding UK representation to this influential group. The European Biosolutions Coalition is an initiative established by several industry organisations to elevate the prominence of biosolutions on the European agenda.

30 May 24
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New boost for TechBio companies seeking investment

The Francis Crick Institute’s start-up accelerator KQ Labs and the UK Bioindustry Association (BIA) have launched a new programme to support growing companies working at the interface of biology and data technologies.

08 May 24
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State of the Discovery Nation report reveals the extent of sector's perfect storm

New report 'State of the Discovery Nation: Fostering a Dynamic, Sustainable Medicines Discovery Sector’ says the sector must work together to de-risk funding in medicines discovery and attract more investors.

03 May 24
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BIA teams up with top UK engineering biology stakeholders to champion the UK at SynBioBeta 2024

BIA is gearing up for a prominent presence at SynBioBeta 2024, the world's leading conference for engineering biology. The BIA is leading a coalition of UK stakeholders to showcase the dynamism and innovation of the UK's engineering biology companies from 6-9 May in San Jose, California.

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10 Jul 24
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ImmuONE is celebrating triple triumph at the inspiring herts awards 2024

We’re proud to announce that ImmuONE took home the prestigious award for ‘Business of the Year – North Herts’, which was awarded to us for consistent growth, robust financial performance, and unwavering commitment to staff and innovation. From the pool of winners, there was also a special recognition category which honoured ImmuONE with the ‘Inspiring Business of the Year’ award for making the biggest innovation in Hertfordshire.

10 Jul 24
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Cryoport systems officially launches global supply chain hub in Stevenage

Cryoport, Inc a global leader in innovative supply chain solutions for the cell and gene therapy industry, is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Cryoport Systems state-of-the-art Global Supply Chain Hub in Stevenage, U.K.

10 Jul 24
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Microbiotica to present positive update on manufacturing progress of its live biotherapeutic products

Microbiotica, a biopharma company developing a pipeline of orally-delivered precision microbiome medicines announces that Adam Wilkinson, its Vice President of Pre-Clinical Development, will present an overview of the company’s successful product manufacturing campaigns ahead of its forthcoming melanoma and ulcerative colitis clinical studies at the 9th Microbiome Movement Drug Development Summit, on 11 July, in Boston, USA, together with Claire Derlot, CBO from its GMP manufacturing partner Biose Industrie.

09 Jul 24
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Milner Institute celebrates success of 2024 Pitch Day and therapeutics symposium

The Milner Therapeutics Institute were delighted to host two sell-out events in Cambridge that brought academics, investors, pharma and biotech companies together.

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08 Jul 24
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CEO Update - 8 July 2024

It is a fantastic way to start the week with news of Europe’s largest Series A biotech spin-out this year from the UK. Congratulations to Myricx Bio, an Imperial College London and Francis Crick Institute spin-out company focusing on a novel class of payloads for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), for announcing their Series A financing of £90 million.

08 Jul 24
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Brandon Capital's vision for a transcontinental life science axis

Jonathan Tobin, Partner at Brandon Capital, discusses the firm's recent close of its sixth fund at A$270 million, bringing its total assets under management to over A$1.25 billion. He also explores how Brandon Capital is strategically connecting Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

05 Jul 24
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PIR International interview with Anja Harmeier, CEO, Rewind Therapeutics

In this blog, PIR International presents an interview with Anja Harmeier, CEO of Rewind Therapeutics, as part of their BioLeader interview series.

01 Jul 24
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CEO Update - 1 July 2024

I will watch the General Election this Thursday with great interest, like the rest of the country, and update you on the new ministers and members of Parliament next week. You can access the policy backgrounds of the main parties and view our webinar on what the campaign has taught us about what our sector should expect from the new parliament and government.

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26 Jun 24
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BIA webinar recording: The General Election

The UK general election has been called for Thursday 4 July. As parliament shuts down and the government goes quiet, each party will set out its economic vision for the country.

17 Jun 24
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Influencing and shaping our sector BIA update: April - June 2024

12 Jun 24
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BIA and RNID webinar recording: Preparing for clinical trials in a novel therapeutic area

Join Mehul Patel and the panel on case studies of their experiences in novel hearing loss clinical trials.

15 May 24
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