A new study has revealed that a gene which works to slow the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer is ‘switched off’ by the disease, allowing it to become more aggressive. Scientists at Nottingham Trent University, the University of Nottingham, Stanford University and the University of California and Cedars-Sinai Medical...
Growing the East of England Health and MedTech Cluster
Medilink Midlands is excited to announce that, we are expanding! With dedicated space at Arise Innovation Hubs Chelmsford, Essex, Medilink Midlands has joined the entrepreneurial ecosystem of innovators across the East of England. The Arise Innovation Hubs, part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are designed to support collaboration with innovation pipelines,...
Smallfry joins Medilink Midlands as its latest Patron
Smallfry has further cemented its commitment to the life sciences sector by becoming a Patron of Medilink Midlands, a significant move underscoring their dedication to advancing medical technology and innovation. In addition to its proud membership with the West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA), Smallfry has a proven history...
University of Nottingham spinout secures £500k for Tourette’s therapy wristband
Neupulse, a University of Nottingham spinout, has secured a 500,000 GBP equity investment through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, facilitated by appointed fund manager for the East and South East Midlands, Mercia Ventures. Founded in 2021 by husband and wife team, Professors Stephen and Georgina Jackson, with Dr Barbara Morera at the University...
What are the current investment trends in the life sciences sector?
Research conducted by Pioneer Group sheds light on the current investment trends shaping the life sciences landscape, offering insights into where capital is being allocated and what it means for the sector. The fall in venture capital investment levels over recent years has caused some concern in the real estate...
Medilink Midlands member spotlight: VUIT
Created from a unique blend of analytic capability and operational expertise, VUIT brings healthcare data across the NHS to life through its unique online portal. The data analytics and visualisation specialist has produced a comprehensive population health management solution with customisable visuals that is helping health and social care professionals...
Upperton Pharma Solutions adds large-scale processing following MHRA Approval at Nottingham Facility
Upperton Pharma Solutions, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) inspection at its newly commissioned 50,000 sq ft development and GMP manufacturing facility in Nottingham. This milestone inspection, conducted by the UK Government’s regulatory...
Region’s Chambers of Commerce takes West Midlands business views to the heart of Government
The views of West Midlands businesses were delivered to the heart of Government yesterday as the region’s three Chambers of Commerce presented the findings of key economic report in Parliament. In the week that newly-elected MPs were sworn in to Westminster, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce - in partnership with...
Winners announced at the Medilink UK National Healthcare Business Awards 2024
On Thursday 11th July 2024, the winners of the 2024 Medilink UK National Healthcare Business Awards attended this year’s awards ceremony. We would like to thank The London Institute for Healthcare Engineering (LIHE) for supporting the event and to our guest speaker Hitesh Thakrar, Chair of the Health Innovation Network...
Medilink Midlands recruiting for two Non-Executive Directors
Medilink Midlands Ltd is seeking to recruit two Non-Executive Director (NED) roles to join the current board. Medilink Midlands is a membership organisation with over 20 years’ experience as the region’s specialist, not-for-profit provider of life sciences innovation and business support – leading the way as the Voice of...