Joenja was approved by the MHRA in 2024 but was only issued to patients on the NHS for the first time in June. What is APDS? APDS (activated phosphoinositide 3-kinase […]
- July 13, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Life Sciences Innovator of the Year at the Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards recognise, celebrate and reward the businesses, individuals and organisations dedicated to innovation. Established in 2021, they have grown rapidly, attracting nominations from far and wide. They have […]
- July 12, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
First Birmingham and Black Country robotic TAMIS procedure is a success
A robotic-TAMIS surgery has successfully been performed by surgeons at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital – the first colorectal surgery of it’s kind to be undertaken in Birmingham and the […]
- July 11, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
The APPG for Life Sciences: Championing Innovation and Health in the UK
Written by Gary Sambrook, Managing Partner at Walk Through Walls. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Life Sciences is a vital force in promoting the UK’s world-leading life sciences sector, […]
- July 10, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Robotics revolution – thinking about the health opportunities
A thought piece by David Kidney, Executive Chair of WM Health Technologies Cluster Ltd July 2025 NHS England has announced a major increase in robotic surgery over the next decade […]
- July 9, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Why it’s time to rethink how we back health tech innovation
Written by: Melanie Davidson, Chief Executive Officer – Medilink Midlands Medilink Midlands are a founding partner of Life Sciences Week The UK health tech ecosystem has no shortage of brilliant […]
- July 9, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
West Midlands Spin outs are positively good news
Credit: David Kidney, Executive Chair of WMHTC and Chair of Life Sciences Week Advisory Board It is a truth universally acknowledged that the West Midlands does innovation well. Centuries in […]
- July 7, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Powering the Future of Medicines: Why Plasma Matters Now More Than Ever
Article written by Neil Mistry, Plasma Engagement Manager at the Birmingham Plasma Donation Centre As we approach West Midlands Life Sciences Week from 15th-19th September, we celebrate a major medical […]
- July 3, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
West Midlands APPG supported by the PHTA
Originally published on the PHTA website at: The PHTA proudly stood alongside political, business, and community leaders to mark the official launch of the West Midlands All Party Parliamentary Group […]
- July 3, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Researchers find microbe that can break down toxic “forever chemical” PFAS
Researchers have found a way to absorb a toxic and long-lasting “forever chemical” which is often used in consumer goods. Used in various consumer products Products such as waterproof clothing, […]
- July 2, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
HealthTech at Scale: Why the West Midlands is Leading the Next Global HealthTech Wave
The global HealthTech market is set to reach an estimated £500 billion by 2025, and the West Midlands is fast becoming the UK’s most exciting launchpad for this transformation. With […]
- July 1, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Fighting complex conditions: The Synthetic Human Genome project
The UK has become the first country to fund a major international project aimed at building human DNA from scratch, a scientific milestone with the potential to revolutionise medicine, disease […]
- June 30, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
UK leads global charge to make AI safer in healthcare
In a landmark move that places the UK at the forefront of international health innovation, the country has become the first to join a new global network of regulators dedicated […]
- June 19, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
BioNTech $11bn cancer drug deal
An $11bn partnership between BioNTech and Bristol Myers Squibb has been signed. Potential competition to a leading drug The partnership involves the development of a cancer drug which could, potentially, […]
- June 18, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
MedTech in the West Midlands: Innovation, Impact and Investment
As the UK’s fastest growing MedTech cluster, the West Midlands is a region where innovation becomes impact. With over £1.7 billion in MedTech economic activity, the area is home to […]
- June 13, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
The PHTA’s new Translational Lead, Dr. Gianmarco Contino
Originally published on the PHTA website at: https://phta.co.uk/introducing-dr-gianmarco-contino-phtas-translational-lead/ As a founding sponsor of Life Sciences Week, we’re taking a closer look at one of the newest recruits at PHTA, and […]
- June 11, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Birmingham Health Innovation Campus: Building the Future of Healthcare
Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) is a central feature of the UK’s future health economy. Located in the heart of the West Midlands, BHIC is a world-class facility dedicated to […]
- June 9, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
From Beauty to Biotech: What Health Tech Can Learn from Consumer Brands
By Lynn Yap | Board Advisor, Life Sciences Week 2025 “How did you go from Estée Lauder to life sciences?” It’s a question I’ve been asked a few times, and […]
- June 4, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Innovation in the West Midlands
By David Kidney Down the ages, the West Midlands has a great track record on innovation. From the first industrial revolution to the latest amazing tech breakthroughs, we have been […]
- May 28, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Why the West Midlands is the UK’s Powerhouse for Life Sciences and Healthcare Innovation
The West Midlands is fast becoming one of the UK’s most important hubs for life sciences and data-driven healthcare innovation. With a £10.3 billion healthcare and life sciences economy, the […]
- May 28, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
A consultation about a West Midlands Local Growth Plan.
By David Kidney The West Midlands Combined Authority is asking us all for our views before producing a first Local Growth Plan. The Combined Authority has launched the West Midlands […]
- May 16, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Medilink Midlands Awards welcome Innovators and Experts
Medilink Midlands welcomed some of the region’s most innovative and interesting life sciences and health tech companies to their annual awards evening at the Grand Station in Wolverhampton on Thursday. […]
- March 14, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
West Midlands Life Sciences Week Launches with Resounding Success at Business Festival
Experts and regional business leaders gathered at Hotel Du Vin in Birmingham to watch the exciting launch of West Midlands Life Sciences Week. The event, which was one of the […]
- February 13, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Life Sciences: The Turbocharger for UK Growth in 2025
As the UK looks to drive economic recovery and innovation in 2025, one sector stands out as the ultimate turbocharger for growth: Life Sciences. This dynamic industry isn’t just about […]
- February 9, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Why Birmingham Was the Perfect Choice for WM Life Sciences Week 2025 Opening Event
When it came to selecting the host city for WM Life Sciences Week 2025, the decision was clear: Birmingham. Nestled in the heart of the UK, Birmingham is not just […]
- February 2, 2025
- By Daniel Molloy-Brookes
- Business
Life Sciences: The Beating Heart of UK Growth in 2025
As we step into 2025, the UK’s economic future hinges on a select few sectors poised to drive growth, and none shines brighter than Life Sciences. This industry, often underrated […]

























