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Life Science Innovation Q2 2023
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Giving the life sciences sector a competitive edge with digital transformation
Life sciences companies are urged to embrace digital transformation to help them increase the speed of manufacturing to achieve a competitive advantage, enabling accelerated medicine launch and ultimately improving patient health. Through data availability improvements and better data usage, combined with smart manufacturing systems that ‘talk’ more effectively to one another, life sciences companies are...
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Nine out of ten business leaders say Ireland will play key role in digital health
A first-of-its-kind roadmap for digital health skills development was launched to ensure talent pipeline is equipped to innovate for new age in healthtech. Ireland’s ecosystem boasts the world’s top medtech, biopharma and technology companies. Delivering industry-led training — through the Connected Health Skillnet, supported by the Irish Medtech Association and BioPharmaChem Ireland, with Skillnet Ireland...
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How to ensure Ireland is equipped with the right skills to manage technology innovations
Disruptive technologies are transforming the future of work. While many people are excited about the promise and potential, we need to engage with everyone to address concerns. Emerging technology presents massive opportunities in the labour market. Artificial intelligence (AI) can amplify human capabilities, leading to increased efficiency and productivity, if appropriately deployed. It has the...
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Advanced therapies and vaccines: Ireland catching the next big biopharma wave
Ireland’s global leadership in biopharma manufacturing is an excellent foundation for building a new leadership position in the development, manufacture, supply and adoption of the latest innovations in advanced therapies and vaccines. Over the last 20 years, Ireland has established itself as a global leader in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. By targeting the sector with flexible incentives...
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A blended technical and business skill set adds value to health and life science sector
Holistic courses that develop both technical and business skill sets can help meet the talent requirements of Ireland’s expanding health and life science industry. Technology and work practices in companies producing medicines and medical technologies in Ireland are rapidly changing, and so are the skill sets required to thrive in this area, says Professor Mark...
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Biophotonics research uses light-based technologies to drive innovation in the life sciences sector
By harnessing the power of light-based technologies, research teams aim to revolutionise the life sciences sector and deliver innovative solutions across industries. At Munster Technological University (MTU), a pioneering research entity merges biological science and photonics into biophotonics to drive transformative scientific exploration. This collaboration, funded by the Technological University Transformation Fund, combines the expertise...
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The future of medicines and how to achieve operational excellence
The biopharmaceutical industry is living through a time of enhanced innovation in terms of digital transformation, pharma 4.0 and personalised medicines, particularly cell and gene therapies. The evolution of biopharmaceutical manufacturing has accelerated with new technologies, drug modalities and personalised medicines. These advancements are helping to meet patient needs faster. However, with innovation comes complexity...
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Investment boost in biopharma leads to growth in Ireland’s life sciences
The biopharma sector has never been more buoyant — with exports of over €100 billion, capital investment flows remain extremely robust. Several big pharmaceutical companies have displayed their commitment to investing in the sector in Ireland. Ireland has clearly retained its attractiveness as a hub for life sciences. There are several reasons for this: our...
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Digital transformation: where to start and how to sustain it
Knowing where to invest is key to unlocking the opportunities that digital transformation brings — but this is not always clear. Future-proofing operations in organisations are constantly being challenged with the need to digitally transform, and the fear of being left behind is at the forefront of many conversations. However, knowing where to start or...
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How lifelong learning can help boost your career and your personal growth
In the years ahead, lifelong learning and skills development is going to be vital for business success — and for individuals who seek career progression and personal growth. The days of finishing your qualifications, finding a job and then never thinking about study again are well and truly over. That’s particularly true in life sciences,...