Month: August 2025

For decades, advances in computing power have shaped the way healthcare is delivered. From early electronic records to today’s artificial intelligence, digital technology has steadily transformed diagnosis, treatment and research. […]

By: Brian Lynch, COO – Hero AI The healthcare industry is in a global crisis. I have spoken to people around the world and everyone believes that this is a […]

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been described as one of the greatest global health challenges of the twenty-first century. The World Health Organization warns that, without effective action, drug-resistant infections could […]

Clinical trials are the bridge between promising laboratory discoveries and treatments that can transform patients’ lives. Yet for decades, the process of testing new medicines has often been slow, complex […]

Artificial intelligence has already begun to reshape the healthcare landscape, from image analysis in radiology to chatbots guiding patients through triage. Yet a new wave of technology, known as adaptive […]

By: Jean McCarthy – Innovation Funding Specialist at ABGi Here we ask Jean McCarthy, Innovation Funding Specialist at ABGi, to explore how life sciences companies can leverage their IP as […]

Adapted from https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/390/bmj.r1503.full.pdf On the shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies across the UK, self-testing kits now sit alongside everyday health products. These range from male fertility checks and menopause indicators […]

Two of Birmingham’s most historic institutions are joining forces in a year-long partnership that will open new opportunities for research into biodiversity, wellbeing, and the future of urban environments. The […]

By: Alina Luchian and Dr. Istvan Petak, Founder and CSO – Genomate Precision oncology has long promised to revolutionize cancer treatment by tailoring therapies to each tumor’s unique genetic profile. […]

By Lynn Yap | Board Advisor, Life Sciences Week 2025 In health innovation, speed matters. The faster we can move a validated idea into the hands of clinicians and patients, […]

By Adam McGuinness The healthcare industry is fundamental to the well-being of individuals and the strength of entire economies. Yet it faces growing challenges, including rising costs, workforce shortages, and […]

Staff at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital have been recognised on the international stage for their outstanding work to tackle health inequalities and improve access to care. The hospital, run […]

Popular television doctor and GP Dr Hilary Jones has spoken out in praise of the NHS Patient Choice system after travelling almost 180 miles from his Kent home for a […]

Rebecca Bekkenutte, Managing Director – Gateley Global Every successful life sciences company starts with an idea. Sometimes it is sketched on the back of a napkin, and more often it […]

By: Professor Gino Martini – CEO of PHTA West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) recently welcomed West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Preet Gill, MP for Edgbaston, along with […]

Amy Deakin, Managing Partner of Life Sciences Week As the Life Sciences sector continues to push boundaries, partnerships have never been more pivotal. With Life Sciences Week fast approaching this […]

By David Kidney In July 2025, we were treated to something that has been quite rare in recent years – public policy announcements by the UK Government and the West […]

By Lynn Yap | Board Advisor, Life Sciences Week 2025In health tech, the story often unfolds like this: A pilot programme delivers dazzling results — reduced waiting times, improved outcomes, […]