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Shadow Science Minister launches life sciences strategy in Stevenage visit

Tuesday, 16 April 2024

Members of the Labour Party, including the current Shadow Minister for Science, Peter Kyle, and Shadow Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, recently visited Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst to launch their Life Sciences Sector Plan.

Shadow Science Minister Launches Life Sciences Strategy in Stevenage Visit

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Innovation and regulation - are they going to get the balance right for UK AI?

Thursday, 21 March 2024

In February this year, the UK Government published its response to a consultation on the regulation of AI. The essential question was: "How pro-innovation are we going to be here in the UK, and does that require new legislation?"

Innovation and regulation - are they going to get the balance right for UK AI?

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Contracting for University research services - £100m claim leaves both sides dissatisfied

Thursday, 21 March 2024

In a recent case, a University was handed a £1m bill to pay and a pharmaceutical company was left with a stunted development programme - and all for a £50k pre-clinical study.

Contracting for University research services - £100m opportunity claim leaves both sides dissatisfied

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More novel medicines drive faster global growth in next five years - IQVIA report

Thursday, 15 February 2024

Medicines use and global spending is going to be higher than previously thought in the five years to 2028, according to a report from IQVIA.

More novel medicines drive faster global growth in next five years - IQVIA report

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A good companion for the long journey - companion diagnostics in the UK

Thursday, 15 February 2024

In the consultation concerning the reform of UK medical device regulation and the Government's published response to it, there are suggestions that the conspicuous absence of regulation and guidance on companion diagnostics will be fixed.

A good companion for the long journey - companion diagnostics in the UK

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NHS extends Carbon Reduction Plan requirements from April 2024

Thursday, 15 February 2024

In October 2023, NHS England published important guidance on carbon reduction plans and net zero commitments in NHS procurements. NHS suppliers need to prepare for increasing attention on emissions reduction. It's not a 'nice to have'.

NHS extends Carbon Reduction Plan requirements from April 2024

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New and updated UK clinical trial agreement templates published on IRAS

Monday, 22 January 2024

There is little room to negotiate the terms of these UK standard agreements, but sponsors should consider internal risk mitigation as part of the process.

New and updated UK clinical trial agreement templates published on IRAS

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Generative AI in life sciences to create $100bn a year of opportunities - McKinsey

Monday, 22 January 2024

AI is the buzz theme right now. It can have a huge impact on the world. Pharma and life sciences fall within that. McKinsey has identified various opportunities for the sector.

Generative AI in life sciences to create $100bn a year of opportunities - McKinsey

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Hope for Pharma in UK with new VPAG pricing scheme agreed

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The UK pricing scheme for pharma has been a major source of concern, mainly over the pricing mechanism and rebate scheme. This saw a rise in the rebate pharma has had to pay to 26.5% in 2023, but a new deal has now been announced.

Hope for Pharma in UK with new VPAG pricing scheme agreed

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UK Government announces £100 Million fund for AI in life sciences and healthcare

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The UK Government has launched a new scheme to support the application of AI in life sciences and healthcare, with a £100 million fund to focus on areas where AI is hoped to make a difference in curing previously incurable diseases.

UK Government announces £100 Million fund for AI in life sciences and healthcare

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AI generating copyright controversy

Thursday, 14 December 2023

One of the big questions concerning the use of AI relates to copyright. Both training and using an AI system might involve unlawful copying or publication of copyright works.

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Court decision shows benefits of negotiating to uphold liability clause

Thursday, 14 December 2023

A recent High Court decision has shown how a party may actually be better off by agreeing to negotiate its contracts.

Court decision shows benefits of negotiating to uphold liability clause

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UK bodies team up to launch £30m fund to tackle anti-microbial resistance

Friday, 17 November 2023

Innovate UK, LifeArc and the Medicines Discovery Catapult have come together to create a £30m fund to seek to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

UK bodies team up to launch £30m fund to tackle anti-microbial resistance

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The Bletchley Declaration - what does it mean for AI in Pharma?

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the buzz phrase of the year in the UK and beyond. After the UK held an AI Safety Summit in November, the countries participating signed up to the Bletchley Declaration. But what does it mean for pharma?

The Bletchley Declaration - what does it mean for AI in Pharma?

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The start of the overhaul - low-risk UK clinical trial approvals made quicker

Thursday, 16 November 2023

The MHRA's guidance on clinical trial applications was updated in October. The guidance refers to a new notification scheme, which was the subject of an MHRA press release dated 12 October 2023.

The start of the overhaul - low-risk UK clinical trial approvals made quicker

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