Tag Archives: biotechnology

The ups and downs of stem cell research

Posted on May 30, 2013 by 2020health Guest Blogger

Guest blog by Sean Summers, Research Intern at 2020health A biotechnology firm recently announced positive results from a clinical trial on stem cell therapy for disabled stroke patients.  The results of this trial lead by Professor Keith Muir, Principle Investigator … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspot – The UK Needs More Biotechnology Companies

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Barbara Arzymanow

The success of US biotechnology companies contrasts sharply with the disappointment in other countries. British companies valued by stock markets at more than about US $ 4 billion go in the FTSE 100 index. There are no biotechnology companies big … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogspote: How to encourage pharmaceutical R&D

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Barbara Arzymanow

Politicians should only attempt the possible. We must recognise what we cannot do. The UK Government alone cannot influence the direction of R&D significantly. The sums of money involved are so vast that R&D only makes sense in a global … Continue reading →

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