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WHO concludes draft pandemic agreement after three years of negotiations

Following over three years of discussions, Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) have made a major advancement toward global pandemic safety by compiling a draft agreement, set to be reviewed at the upcoming World Health Assembly in May. The proposed agreement is designed to enhance international cooperation in addressing pandemic threats through improved prevention, preparedness, and response mechanisms.…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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DNA-scanning algorithm set to revolutionise cancer detection

A new algorithm called PRRDetect could transform cancer treatment by identifying tumours with faulty DNA repair systems, making them more responsive to therapies like immunotherapy. It was developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the NIHR Cambridge Biomedical Research Centre with funding from NIHR and Cancer Research UK. Using data from Genomics England’s 100,000 Genomes Project, the team…
Ben Kemp
April 22, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 10th – 16th April

First-ever MHRA analysis of UK clinical trial applications finds new opportunities to drive medical breakthroughs for patients The first-ever analysis of the UK clinical trial landscape by the MHRA and the University of Liverpool reveals the UK is a global leader in clinical research – and sets out key opportunities to deliver even more life-changing treatments for patients. It finds…
Ben Kemp
April 15, 2025
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Media Monitoring: 3rd – 9th April

WHO issues its first-ever reports on tests and treatments for fungal infections The WHO published its first-ever reports addressing the critical lack of medicines and diagnostic tools for invasive fungal diseases, showing the urgent need for innovative research and development (R&D) to close these gaps. Fungal diseases are an increasing public health concern, with common infections – such as candida,…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Nearly £14bn in R&D funding allocated to DSIT

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has set out how it will allocate the record £13.9 billion in funding for transformational research and development in the next year. Areas including life sciences are set to benefit. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) – the UK’s lead public research funder – will receive £8.8 billion over the next year. However,…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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Prime Minister announces funding to improve medical research

The Wellcome Institute and the UK Government are launching a major new health data research initiative worth up to £600 million. This new service will streamline secure access to health data, accelerating research aimed at understanding illness and enabling the development of better tools for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Funded by £100 million from Wellcome and up to £500 million…
Ben Kemp
April 8, 2025
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