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Life Science Innovation 2022
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Looking to the future: how engaging with industry could improve healthcare for all
A leading university calls for industry partnerships to create a real impact in the life and health sciences sector in Ireland. Ranking in the top five UK universities for research power in Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy (Times Higher Education), Ulster University has created an environment that supports world-leading and internationally excellent research....
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How data science can boost life sciences production
Life science manufacturers are being supported by data scientists to analyse the huge amounts of information generated in their production processes to help improve performance. Data analytics is providing a critical insight into production processes for the life science manufacturing sector. By using adaptable algorithms and statistical models, data scientists are analysing vast amounts of...
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ATMPs: Ireland is catching the next wave of biopharma innovation
Ireland’s global leadership in biopharma manufacturing is an excellent foundation on which to build a new leadership position in the development, manufacture, supply and adoption of advanced therapies and vaccines. Over the last 15-20 years, Ireland has established itself as a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing and has had great success in attracting multinational companies...
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DkIT ignites student’s passion for science
Dr Leanna Morgan started off studying a Level 7 degree and earlier this year was awarded her PhD. She shares her experiences of what inspired her. Arriving in Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) in 2013, a fresh faced Leaving Certificate student, I knew one thing, I wanted to pursue a career in science. Now nine...
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Advanced therapeutics present opportunity for Irish biopharma
Advanced therapeutics are the new frontier to cure and treat medical needs, some unmet to date. Increased investment in the sector will help maintain Ireland’s position as a global life sciences leader. Cell and gene therapies comprise a major part of advanced therapeutics with technologies such as chimeric antigen receptor – T cell or CAR-T...
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Bringing together life science research and industry excellence
Northern Ireland is increasingly emerging as an attractive place for investment in the life and health sciences sector thanks to a combination of factors including skills availability, excellent infrastructure, cost-effectiveness and a supportive business environment. The thriving life sciences industry encompassing pharmaceutical industry, medicines manufacturing and healthcare activity supports 18,000 full-time jobs throughout Northern Ireland....
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Role of regulatory environment in choosing location for business
Decisive action from the EU is needed to ensure new medical devices regulation functions as intended. There are more than 500,000 different types of medical technologies on the market ranging from glasses and wheelchairs to pacemakers and MRI scanners. Medtech is arguably the most innovative sector in Europe with more than 14,200 patent applications filed...
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Empowering educational model that keeps pace with new reality of work
People in the life sciences sector are increasingly using online learning as the way to keep up with industry trends or make the most of future employment opportunities. There was a time when a student would go to college, get a degree or professional qualifications, find a job — and perhaps never think much about...
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Digital transformation is the key to a successful biopharma operation
With digitalisation being the next frontier in biotechnology, having access to a skilled workforce will be as critical as having the right infrastructure. The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that a combined regulatory and industry cooperation can pave the way towards rapid developments in the face of crisis. Existing manufacturing facilities were rapidly repurposed and additional...