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22 Apr 24
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Step up and create more inclusive workplaces within the biotech sector

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09 May 24
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A critical time for AI, dementia and better brain health

09 Apr 24
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Post-Brexit border paperwork and inspections postponed for life sciences sector

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30 May 24
Press releases

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
Press releases

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.

09 Apr 24
Press releases

Post-Brexit border paperwork and inspections postponed for life sciences sector

Importers of laboratory reagents and materials used in the manufacture of medicines in the UK’s life sciences sector have been given a six-month extension to make the necessary changes to their supply chains for new post-Brexit border paperwork and border inspections.

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Member News
31 May 24
Member news

Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge selects its next set of science superstars

Six life science start-ups looking to develop products and services to make a positive difference to healthcare have been selected for one of Europe’s top incubators based at the Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge – Accelerate@Babraham.

30 May 24
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Nxera Pharma and PrecisionLife expand strategic R&D partnership into new therapeutic area

Expansion of existing partnership will utilize novel insights into causal biology within auto-immune disorders to identify novel targets for drug discovery.

30 May 24
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Sparking change for women’s health: 11 promising femtech start-ups descend on Discovery Park

Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science and innovation community, announced the selection of 11 promising start-ups in FemTech & Women’s Health to join Discovery Spark, their growth and support programme for early stage businesses.

28 May 24
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Oxford Drug Design and CRUK Scotland Institute awarded MRC grant funding to advance novel cancer therapeutics discovery

Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute and Oxford Drug Design, a biotechnology company with core expertise in AI drug discovery, have announced that their joint application for the MRC (UK Medical Research Council) National Mouse Genetics Network (NMGN) Business Engagement Fund has been awarded.

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28 May 24
Blog

CEO Update - 28 May 2024

The UK General Election has been called for Thursday, 4 July. In practical terms, this means the end of the legislative pathway for many proposals as Parliament shuts down. Keep reading for updates on our general election webinars and UK events at BIO 2024.

20 May 24
Blog

CEO Update - 20 May 2024

The UK continues to lead the global discussion on tackling the antibiotic emergency. Last week saw leading global figures convene at the Royal Society to pledge money and agree actions on the AMR agenda.

20 May 24
Blog

Spotlight on hearing therapeutics landscape: a clinical perspective

Professor Gerard O’Donoghue shares his perspective as Consultant Neurotologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust on why he believes that the development of new treatments and their subsequent clinical adoption are vital for people living with hearing loss.

17 May 24
Blog

Deep Biotech companies using engineering biology for good: Epoch Biodesign case study

Featured in BIA's Deep Biotech report, Epoch Biodesign aims to revolutionize plastic waste management by creating tailor-made enzymes that efficiently depolymerize a wide range of plastics into recyclable materials, offering a circular solution to tackle plastic pollution and promote sustainability.

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15 May 24
Guidance document

Scrappy Marketing for Life Science Start-ups

09 May 24
Policy Briefing

BIA webinar recording: AMR New Horizons – solutions to the threat of antimicrobial resistance

Join Sue Charles and the Panel for exclusive AMR updates, hosted by BIA

26 Apr 24
Guidance document

BIA webinar recording: Navigating the US biosecurity landscape and impact on UK life sciences

22 Apr 24
News Report

Influencing and shaping our sector BIA update: January - April 2024

 

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BIA Webinar: The General Election

 

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