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Life Science Innovation 2021
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The value of robotics in life sciences manufacturing
Robotics are set to be the future of the life sciences industry with their innumerable benefits to manufacturing processes. Robotics play an integral role along production lines in medical device, biologics and pharmaceutical manufacturing. From parts sorting, product assembly and light machine-tending, to quality inspection and packaging. environmental and product sampling, to seed laboratory automation,...
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How Ireland is playing a leading role in life science transformation
The life sciences sector in Ireland has played a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic and now with increased industry commitment is set to become a world leader of innovation. More than ever before we have witnessed the significant and important contribution that science, research and innovation play in our daily lives as we have...
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Putting patient safety front and centre for the pharma and biotech industry
Vaccines and therapeutics must be subjected to rigorous safety testing before they are used by patients. That’s where the work of outsourced contract service providers plays a critical role. Before a vaccine or therapeutic reaches the market, it must undergo a barrage of validated tests to make sure that it is safe and efficacious for...
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Current trends shaping the life sciences industry
The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines has put life sciences in the spotlight, casting a positive glow over the industry’s ability to innovate. Global pandemic aside however, there is continuing progress and innovation across the life sciences industry. Charleen O’Keeffe and Laura Scott, partners in law firm William Fry, leading advisors to the sector, have...
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Cell and gene therapy and vaccine manufacture – the next opportunity for Ireland
The Alliance for Regenerative Medicines (ARM) estimates that there are over 980 companies worldwide working in the advanced therapeutics space. This is the next wave of biopharma innovation and Ireland needs to be involved. medicines to cell based immuno-oncology and mRNA vaccines. There are currently 1600 clinical trials underway and $10 billion was invested in...
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We have a chance to realise the promise of cell and gene therapies
In recent years, there has been a steady acceleration in the number of cell and gene therapies in development and authorised for use by patients. They should be available to patients in Ireland and it should be an investment location for manufacturing and supplying these breakthrough treatments, too. Cell and gene therapies are a revolution...
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The value of forming a new unique academic-enterprise faculty for Ireland
An innovative enterprise-academic partnership has been formed to help meet the economic and social challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Key employment sectors and two major academic institutions have established a collaborative partnership to help overcome challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Central to the effort is Convene, a new enterprise-academic partnership that brings together...
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How patients benefit from 3D printing technology
Innovative 3D printing is being used to make personalised medical devices for hospital patients. Bespoke medical devices are being created by 3D printing to meet clinical needs in a hospital setting. The devices, that resolve clinical issues and enhance quality of life for patients, are being made to order by a specialist unit run by...
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Delivering value for life sciences through innovation
Ireland is a leading hub for life sciences and manufacturing. Through continuous growth and innovation, it maintains its competitive advantage. Manufacturing is key to Ireland’s success “Ireland is an international leader in the life science industry and is one of the top three exporters of pharmaceutical products worldwide. Part of the sector’s success here is...
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Forming alliances and partnerships to advance the life science industry
How will new collaborations evolve within the life sciences industry and what will the next decade of the sector look like? The life sciences industry is currently facing extensive challenges including regulatory changes, greater global competition, growing pricing pressure and the additional complexities of entering new markets. To assist in overcoming these challenges, the value...