medical technology

J&J to invest €100 million into Limerick manufacturing facilities creating 100 new jobs

Healthcare conglomerate Johnson & Johnson has said it will be investing €100 million into the expansion of its Vision Care manufacturing facilities in Limerick. The expansion is expected to see the creation of 100 new jobs.

The Minister of State for Trade, Employment and Business, Deputy Pat Breen celebrated the investment in calling it a “huge vote of confidence” in Ireland’s mid-west.

British scientist develops technology able to deliver drugs directly into the brain

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A British scientist has developed innovative technology that is able to deliver drugs deep into the brain in order to treat neurological diseases including Parkinson’s and cancer.

The tech, designed by Steven Gill, professor of neurosurgery at the University of Bristol, has shown encouraging results in its first controlled clinical trial.

The convection enhanced delivery system enables drugs to bypass the blood brain barrier. The medical device is manufactured by British engineering firm Renishaw.

Could the new EU Medical Devices Regulation put the UK MedTech industry in peril?

Published on 28/09/17 at 10:07am

Gill Jennings and Every's Fiona Stevens discusses recent developments in medical devices regulation and the subsequent impact on IP and investment in the medtech sector.

What could artificial intelligence mean for pharma?

Published on 15/01/16 at 10:22am

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With ever rising costs in research and development, the frustratingly long time spent in bringing new novel drugs to market and the high rate of failure in these processes needs to be tackled.

The majority of drugs take a decade or more to come to market, cost billions, and can even ruin a company if they fail in late-stage trials having poured in so much investment.

Step forward Artificial Intelligence (AI); a concept becoming more and more important in addressing these issues and looking increasingly like the future of drug discovery.

Meeting challenges for innovation in healthcare: medicines, technology and service improvement

Tuesday, October 29, 2013
London, United Kingdom
Event Type: Seminar

Meeting challenges for innovation in healthcare: medicines, technology and service improvement

Guest of Honour: Miles Ayling, Director of Innovation, NHS England

This seminar is supported by ACSMA

This seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider the next steps for innovation in medicines, technology and services for healthcare, and the impact on outcomes, efficiency and patient experience.

The developing role of NICE and the implementation of value-based pricing

Thursday, January 16, 2014
London, United Kingdom
Event Type: Seminar

The developing role of NICE and the implementation of value-based pricing

Guest of Honour: Professor Gillian Leng, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Health and Social Care, NICE

Delegates at this seminar will consider the challenges and opportunities facing NICE, including the move towards value-based pricing from January 2014.

Building Value in Medical Technology Companies

Thursday, September 13, 2012
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Event Type: Conference

This is a one-day conference will see expert speakers present on their experiences. In particular how they have managed to build value in their own medical technology businesses and what lessons they have learned that can enable them and others to adapt to an ever-evolving external landscape.

Medical Device R&D Summit

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Amelia Island, United States
Event Type: Conference

The Medical Device R&D Summit offers a unique format for solution providers to gain access to the leading medical device R&D executives across North America. Over three days, solution providers will meet and interact with senior R&D executives through a number of one-on-one business meetings and many organized networking activities. In addition, solution providers will attend strategic summit sessions led by thought leaders from across the medical device industry.

Medical Device Manufacturing Summit

Sunday, November 13, 2011 - Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Amelia Island, United States
Event Type: Conference

The Medical Device Manufacturing Summit offers a unique format for solution providers to gain access to the leading medical device R&D executives across North America. Over three days, solution providers will meet and interact with senior medical device manufacturing executives through a number of one-on-one business meetings and many organized networking activities. In addition, solution providers will attend strategic summit sessions led by thought leaders from across the medical device industry.

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