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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
05 Jun 24
Member news

Bruntwood SciTech launches all new life science accelerator at Alderley Park

We’re delighted to announce the launch of the life science accelerator at Alderley Park, powered by Bruntwood SciTech and funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This initiative is designed to support early-stage life science companies across the UK, driving innovation and economic growth in the North West.

04 Jun 24
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Biomanufacturing policy summit report 2024: Policy pathways for biomanufacturing in Europe

This report summarises the summit’s main discussion points and takeaways and uses them as a foundation to build a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis for biomanufacturing in Europe.

04 Jun 24
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Brandon Capital announces sixth fund with $180 million initial close to drive life science innovation

Brandon Capital, Australasia’s leading life sciences venture capital firm, today announced the launch of its sixth fund, Brandon Capital Fund VI, with an initial close at $180 million.

03 Jun 24
Member news

RSSL opens doors to innovation for the first time with exclusive behind-the-scenes event

RSSL, for the first time, will be opening their doors to not just clients. Providing a unique opportunity to the industry to delve into the science that drives innovation and see first hand what happens behind the scenes at RSSL.

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Blogs and spotlights
05 Jun 24
Blog

Women in Biotech Mentoring Programme: Dr Carolina Grandellis

In this interview, Dr Carolina Grandellis, Lead of the Earlham Institute Biofoundry, explores the profound impact of the BIA's Women in Biotech mentoring programme on her professional and personal life.

04 Jun 24
Blog

An urgent call for technical standards and metrics for engineering biology

There are currently very few technical standards and metrics that are specific and appropriate to the field of engineering biology. Across the innovation pipeline, there are opportunities for standards to support faster development and enable accelerated commercialisation of the bioeconomy. In response to this, an effort was undertaken with the objective of identifying key areas where standards and metrics would enable the growth of the global bioeconomy.

03 Jun 24
Blog

CEO Update - 3 June 2024

MSD Merck acquire UK biotech EyeBio for $1.3 billion upfront, ASCO and BIO conference week and the UK General election campaign produces little news for the life science sector.

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.

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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 and RNID Webinar: Preparing for clinical trials in a novel therapeutic area

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Life Science Leadership Summit 2024

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BIA Webinar: The General Election

 

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