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30 July 2021
New report reveals strength of the UK’s thriving genomics sector

The BioIndustry Association (BIA), the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) have today launched Genomics Nation.





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22 July 2021
Catapult Network welcomes Government’s Innovation Strategy and ambition to cement UK position as a world-leader in science, research and innovation

The Catapult Network is ready to play a key role in implementing the strategy and supporting industrial sectors to innovate.


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22 July 2021
Catapult Network Confirms Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The CEOs of all nine Catapults came together at a special event held in the High Value Manufacturing Catapult’s MTC in Coventry to sign the shared Inclusivity in Innovation Charter.


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15 June 2021
MDC Lighthouse Lab Recognised for “Best COVID-19 Responder” at Prestigious Industry Awards

The Alderley Park facility received the award for its integral role in establishing the Lighthouse Laboratory network.


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14 May 2021
£13m Translational Research Facility in Infectious Disease to Bolster North West’s Status as International Powerhouse in Life Sciences

The UK’s centre for therapeutics innovation, Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), has received a £5 million grant to build a Translational Research Facility in Infectious Disease on its Alderley Park site.


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11 March 2021
MDC Lighthouse Lab Partner With Levenshulme All-Girl School For British Science Week to Inspire Students into Industry

While student perceptions of careers in science may come with a lack of diversity, the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the important contributions made by scientists and healthcare professionals…


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08 March 2021
Drug Discovery Leader Dr Nicola Heron on Championing Innovation and Diversity in the Sector

Medicines Discovery Catapult’s newly appointed Chief Business Officer, Dr Nicola Heron MBA sets out her intention to support up-and-coming innovators…


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10 February 2021
Fighting the Pandemic and the Glass Ceiling – All in a Days Work

Ahead Of International Day Of Women And Girls In Science, Three Covid Scientists Share Their Experience of Battling the Pandemic.


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04 February 2021
Recognition for Manchester scientists involved in Lighthouse Labs project

Staff and students at the University of Manchester have been recognised for their role in helping to establish the Alderley Park Lighthouse Laboratory in Cheshire.






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