The challenges of accessing clinical samples

The importance of clinical samples in R&D and how to access them

Helen Hind is Biosamples Lead at MDC. She has over 25 years’ experience in the life sciences, having previously held both lab-based and clinical research roles at AstraZeneca; she has also worked within sample access for AZ Discovery scientists. Prior to her current role Helen worked in academia on clinical trials methodology and within the NHS as a Business Development Manager, supporting commercial research in the Liverpool city region. She leads Medicines Discovery Catapult’s Samples and Data capability to help UK drug discovery companies – primarily SMEs – access the clinical samples they need to develop novel medicines faster.