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Professor Chris Molloy to become BIA CEO from May HighlightsHighlights Archive

Professor Chris Molloy to become BIA CEO from May

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) have announced that Professor Chris Molloy will become their Chief Executive from May 2026. Chris currently serves as the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), bringing together organisations across academia, industry, the NHS and private capital to drive innovation for patients in the UK and beyond. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris was responsible…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
NICE recommends age-based blood tests for ovarian cancer to improve detection HighlightsHighlights Archive

NICE recommends age-based blood tests for ovarian cancer to improve detection

Under proposed updates from NICE, more cases of ovarian cancer could be identified at an earlier stage by moving away from a uniform blood test threshold and introducing age-specific criteria. The guidance suggests tailoring the interpretation of CA125 test results to a woman’s age rather than applying a single cut-off for everyone. Ovarian cancer affects approximately one in fifty women…
Ben Kemp
January 20, 2026
Researchers find simple blood test can safely stop antibiotic treatment in sepsis patients two days earlier HighlightsHighlights Archive

Researchers find simple blood test can safely stop antibiotic treatment in sepsis patients two days earlier

Researchers from the University of Manchester, led by Professor Paul Dark, have discovered that a simple blood test can inform doctors when it is safe to stop antibiotics in patients recovering from sepsis. The review includes 21 studies involving more than 6,000 patients who underwent blood tests for procalcitonin, a biomarker that becomes elevated during bacterial infections. The analysis was…
Ben Kemp
January 19, 2026
New job opportunity: Contracts Manager at Sysmex HighlightsHighlights Archive

New job opportunity: Contracts Manager at Sysmex

Sysmex are seeking a Contracts Manager to join their Commercial Support Services team. If you have the following attributes, you may consider applying here: Strong knowledge of tender and procurement regulations and commercial contract law Hands-on experience with NHS managed service contracts Understanding of UK diagnostics and healthcare market Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills Commercial awareness, attention to detail,…
Ben Kemp
January 5, 2026
New qualifications in MedTech to tackle skills shortage HighlightsHighlights Archive

New qualifications in MedTech to tackle skills shortage

New Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) have been created by the Government to address skills shortages in the UK’s MedTech sector, with the aim of supporting workforce growth and improving NHS productivity. The qualifications can be delivered by colleges, private training providers and universities, and are designed to prepare learners for roles including technicians working with AI-enabled health technologies, such as…
Ben Kemp
January 5, 2026
Baroness Nicola Blackwood appointed Chair of the Health Data Research Service HighlightsHighlights Archive

Baroness Nicola Blackwood appointed Chair of the Health Data Research Service

Baroness Blackwood has been appointed by the government as Chair of the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) - backed by up to £600 million in funding from the government and Wellcome. Baroness Blackwood is a recognised leader in life sciences and innovation. She is Chair of Oxford University Innovation and Genomics England and also serves on the boards of biotechnology…
Ben Kemp
December 9, 2025
Media Monitoring: 20th – 26th November HighlightsHighlights Archive

Media Monitoring: 20th – 26th November

MHRA-led study reveals major inconsistencies in global microbiome research A landmark international study led by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has exposed significant variability in microbiome research methods across the world, highlighting an urgent need to adopt unified standards for the global harmonisation of gut microbiome research. The study involved leading laboratories across multiple countries testing identical samples…
Ben Kemp
November 26, 2025
UKHSA ESPAUR report reveals worrying AMR trends HighlightsHighlights Archive

UKHSA ESPAUR report reveals worrying AMR trends

On the eve of World AMR Awareness Week, UKHSA released their latest ESPAUR report. The report, which monitors antimicrobial utilisation and resistance in England annually, revealed the following alarming statistics: Deaths in people with an antibiotic-resistant infection increased by 16.6% between 2023 and 2024 An average of 400 new cases of antibiotic-resistant infections each week in 2024 A 9.3% rise…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025
MHRA and NHS launch new partnership to support innovation across London’s health and care system HighlightsHighlights Archive

MHRA and NHS launch new partnership to support innovation across London’s health and care system

MHRA and the NHS in London are launching a new collaborative partnership to support responsible innovation across our capital's health and care system. They envisage the creation of a London Innovation Sandbox – a safe, structured space where health system innovators can collaborate with regulators. By working together in a collaborative environment, the MHRA aim to accelerate innovations that address…
Ben Kemp
November 25, 2025