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ABPI Calls for More Skills Support and Other Focus to Maximise UK Genomics Benefits

Wednesday, 14 December 2022

The UK is a global leader in genomics. However, this could be undermined unless patients in the UK benefit from the country's genomics specialism.

ABPI Calls for More Skills Support and Other Focus to Maximise UK Genomics Benefits

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90% of Branded Pharma Could Reduce UK Medicines Supply in 2023

Tuesday, 06 December 2022

50% of EMIG members have said they will reduce supply of medicines in the UK in 2023, whilst a further 40% are discussing a reduction.

90% of Branded Pharma Could Reduce UK Medicines Supply in 2023

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New Gene Editing Treatment on Horizon for Heart Failure

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Trial results of a pioneering drug to counter a type of heart disease have shown the first ever successful gene editing to occur within the body. Gene editing is a process by which DNA in cells is altered, including by deletion and insertion of genes.

New Gene Editing Treatment on Horizon for Heart Failure

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UK Government Delays UK Medical Device Changes

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

The new Medical Device Regulations are going to be brought into force in July 2024, a delay of one year, according to an announcement by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

UK Government Delays UK Medical Device Changes

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NHS Tech Agenda Accelerated

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Plans to absorb NHS Digital into NHS England are being brought forward to early January 2023, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced.

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New NHS Genomics Strategy to Speed Up Treatment for Thousands of Babies

Wednesday, 16 November 2022

The new NHS Genomics Strategy has been launched by Amanda Pritchard, building on a previous paper from BEIS, and setting out how genomics will become increasingly used within the NHS.

New NHS Genomics Strategy to Speed Up Treatment for Thousands of Babies

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Crippling VPAS Rebate Scheme Killing Availability of Cheaper Generic Medicines

Monday, 31 October 2022

Pharma organisations came to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic and became household names.

Crippling VPAS Rebate Scheme Killing Availability of Cheaper Generic Medicines

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Oxford University Study Finds Genetics Play Role in Durability and Efficacy of COVID Vaccines

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

Further to the University of Oxford's pivotal role in rapidly developing a vaccine for COVID-19, the University is again at the centre of a COVID discovery - this time finding out why some people have better immunity after a COVID-19 vaccine than others.

Oxford University Study Finds Genetics Play Role in Durability and Efficacy of COVID Vaccines

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Genomics Plc and Our Future Health Collaboration Heralds Exciting Era for Early Disease Diagnosis

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

The holy grail for better health outcomes is early diagnosis. The combination of genomics and health data are key to achieving that. Two leading initiatives from the UK have now announced an exciting collaboration.

Genomics Plc and Our Future Health Collaboration Heralds Exciting Era for Early Disease Diagnosis

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EMA Offers Pilot Scheme to Nurture Development of ATMPs

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

The European Medicines Agency has launched a pilot to help EEA based non-profit entities navigate the regulatory requirements to bring Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) to market.

EMA Offers Pilot Scheme to Nurture Development of ATMPs

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Alzheimer's Treatment - At Last Some Promising Hope?

Wednesday, 19 October 2022

After years of lack of progress, hope may now be coming for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).

Alzheimer's Treatment - At Last Some Promising Hope?

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DHSC Consults on Population Bias in Medical Devices - Have Your Say

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) is consulting on population bias within medical devices, to find out what biases there may be against people with different ethnicity or other social or demographic characteristics.

DHSC Consults on Population Bias in Medical Devices - Have Your Say

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DHSC Releases Policy Guidelines for Access to NHS Health and Social Care Data

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

Access to health data is important to facilitate advancements in prevention, detection and early treatment of diseases. By finding links between health, lifestyle and genomic data, patients can be screened for risk factors and have measures put in place.

DHSC Releases Policy Guidelines for Access to NHS Health and Social Care Data

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ABPI President Asks New UK Prime Minister to Do More to Support Pharma

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

The UK Government must do more to support pharma to see Boris Johnson's promise to make Britain a science superpower by 2030, come to fruition. That's the call to action from Pinder Sahota, President of the Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry.

ABPI President Asks New UK Prime Minister To Do More To Support Pharma

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Stevenage Life Sciences Boost with New Lab Facility with 5,000 Jobs

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

Stevenage in Hertfordshire is already a leading life sciences hub, with leading institutions to help exciting early stage businesses at the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst and Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, on the GSK site.

Stevenage Life Sciences Boost with New Lab Facility with 5,000 Jobs

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