For decades, advances in computing power have shaped the way healthcare is delivered. From early electronic records to today’s artificial intelligence, digital technology has steadily transformed diagnosis, treatment and research. […]
- August 30, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Why Emergency Medicine NEEDS AI: An Economics Perspective
By: Brian Lynch, COO – Hero AI The healthcare industry is in a global crisis. I have spoken to people around the world and everyone believes that this is a […]
- August 29, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Tackling antimicrobial resistance: how UK life sciences are driving new solutions
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been described as one of the greatest global health challenges of the twenty-first century. The World Health Organization warns that, without effective action, drug-resistant infections could […]
- August 28, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
From bench to bedside: how the UK is speeding up clinical trials to bring treatments to patients faster
Clinical trials are the bridge between promising laboratory discoveries and treatments that can transform patients’ lives. Yet for decades, the process of testing new medicines has often been slow, complex […]
- August 27, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
The rise of adaptive AI in healthcare: balancing innovation with patient safety
Artificial intelligence has already begun to reshape the healthcare landscape, from image analysis in radiology to chatbots guiding patients through triage. Yet a new wave of technology, known as adaptive […]
- August 26, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Ask the Expert – Intellectual Property (IP) as a Tax Asset
By: Jean McCarthy – Innovation Funding Specialist at ABGi Here we ask Jean McCarthy, Innovation Funding Specialist at ABGi, to explore how life sciences companies can leverage their IP as […]
- August 21, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Self-testing kits: convenience or cause for concern?
Adapted from https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/390/bmj.r1503.full.pdf On the shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies across the UK, self-testing kits now sit alongside everyday health products. These range from male fertility checks and menopause indicators […]
- August 20, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Cultivating Knowledge: University of Birmingham and Birmingham Botanical Gardens Forge Landmark Partnership
Two of Birmingham’s most historic institutions are joining forces in a year-long partnership that will open new opportunities for research into biodiversity, wellbeing, and the future of urban environments. The […]
- August 19, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
The Case for Computational Reasoning in Precision Oncology
By: Alina Luchian and Dr. Istvan Petak, Founder and CSO – Genomate Precision oncology has long promised to revolutionize cancer treatment by tailoring therapies to each tumor’s unique genetic profile. […]
- August 18, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Partnership as a Growth Strategy: How to Accelerate Health Innovation Through Ecosystem Thinking
By Lynn Yap | Board Advisor, Life Sciences Week 2025 In health innovation, speed matters. The faster we can move a validated idea into the hands of clinicians and patients, […]
- August 15, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Why the West Midlands is Fast Becoming the UK’s Health Innovation Capital
By Adam McGuinness The healthcare industry is fundamental to the well-being of individuals and the strength of entire economies. Yet it faces growing challenges, including rising costs, workforce shortages, and […]
- August 14, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Midland Metropolitan Staff Honoured for Leading the Way in Tackling Health Inequalities
Staff at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital have been recognised on the international stage for their outstanding work to tackle health inequalities and improve access to care. The hospital, run […]
- August 12, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
TV Doctor Travels Hundreds of Miles for Hip Replacement
Popular television doctor and GP Dr Hilary Jones has spoken out in praise of the NHS Patient Choice system after travelling almost 180 miles from his Kent home for a […]
- August 11, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
From Bench to Business: The Bumpy, Brilliant Road from Invention to Realisation
Rebecca Bekkenutte, Managing Director – Gateley Global Every successful life sciences company starts with an idea. Sometimes it is sketched on the back of a napkin, and more often it […]
- August 8, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
University-led WMHTIA showcases innovation to West Midlands Mayor and Edgbaston MP
By: Professor Gino Martini – CEO of PHTA West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator (WMHTIA) recently welcomed West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker and Preet Gill, MP for Edgbaston, along with […]
- August 7, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Accelerating Innovation in HealthTech: Partnering for Impact During Life Sciences Week 2025
Amy Deakin, Managing Partner of Life Sciences Week As the Life Sciences sector continues to push boundaries, partnerships have never been more pivotal. With Life Sciences Week fast approaching this […]
- August 6, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Life sciences policy aligned, nationally and regionally
By David Kidney In July 2025, we were treated to something that has been quite rare in recent years – public policy announcements by the UK Government and the West […]
- August 5, 2025
- By WM Life Sciences
- Business
Building for Complexity: Why Scalable Health Tech Starts with System Fit
By Lynn Yap | Board Advisor, Life Sciences Week 2025In health tech, the story often unfolds like this: A pilot programme delivers dazzling results — reduced waiting times, improved outcomes, […]
















