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Our expansion into the US is all about broadening horizons across the Atlantic and strengthening collaboration between the UK and the US. 🤝 The new hub will open doors to groundbreaking collaborations, drive innovative research, and foster a shared commitment to addressing global challenges. Hear from Thomas Hall, Imperial alum and Founder & CEO of Embed Biotech, as he shares his thoughts at our launch event - and his own exciting plans for expansion into the US 👇

#Boiron, one of the OGs in the #consumerhealth and #vms sector. Actually, such a title would do this innovative group a disservice as it is much more than that. Have a listen at our latest 'BG Growth Series' episode to find out more

"We are stronger - Together", that has been Medicon Valley Alliance motto for decades. And we have walked that talk. With 350+ life science members in our Danish-Swedish Medicon Valley comprising of the hospitals in the region, the universities and hundreds of private life science companies, we have created a cross-border eco-system of world class researchers, clinicians and other life science talent - a region with a talent pool of 75,000+ professionals working in life science today and continually expanding. Home to hundreds of R&D facilities, Medicon Valley, as highlighted in our recent "State of Medicon Valley" report (link in comment), ranks second in Europe for manufacturing facilities and leads in #CDMO facilities 💪 But on the global scale, we are still small nations and need all the peers, we can get in order to compete with the States and Asia. We need to strengthen our competitiveness in Europe - and even though, we are thrilled that the European Commission mentions Medicon Valley Alliance in Draghi's report on the "Future of European Competitiveness", Europe is loosing ground. So, I totally agree with Andreas Muranyi Scheutz - we are not each others competitors in the Nordics - and we should be better at joining forces and utilitize our like-mindedness to make us stronger whether that's in the EU or globally. At Medicon Valley Alliance we look forward to a closer collaboration with Region Stockholm and their new Stockholm-Uppsala life science cluster region. Niels Abel Bonde Matthew Iles Pontus Holm Citeline Jean-Marc Mezin

So excited to be a named investigator on this AEA project to translate quantum technology into a clinical assay to revolutionise the diagnosis and management of iron disorders, a joint project between the University of Melbourne, The Florey and CSIRO. Accurate iron tests are crucial for health and wellbeing. Iron not only ensures proper oxygen delivery to the brain and supports nerve protection and development, but iron also helps produce brain chemicals that affect mood and thinking. Iron disorders negatively impact growth and development in children and cognitive function and mental health in adults, so it is crucial to get timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment. Current tests for iron status rely on proxy measures of protein levels which are confounded by inflammation. By providing a direct measure of the iron levels in ferritin, our technology promises to be a game changer to prevent misdiagnosis of iron disorders. The Florey Gawain Mccoll Liam Hall Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA) Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley Haemochromatosis Australia

The same is so in Australia. With strategic ecosystem focus and deploying a fraction of 1% of AUM, Australia’s superannuation industry could play a pivotal role in helping to transform Australia’s healthcare innovation ecosystem, and hold it accountable to global market standards and best-in-class process, achieving true patient impact.

Abilene, Texas: where economic development takes businesses to new heights. This week the Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA) celebrates Economic Development Week. The DCOA builds the future Abilene by reinvesting money back into the community - multiplying one dollar into many. On average, for every $1 invested by the DCOA into company expansions, the company is investing $47 back into the Abilene community - generating new dollars and jobs in Abilene, Texas. Since its establishment in 1989, the DCOA team has secured more than $3.4 billion in capital investment, created over 8,700 jobs, and retained more than 9,900 jobs for the Abilene community. #EconDevWeekTexas #DevelopedinAbileneTexas

As the year draws to a close, it’s customary to reflect on accomplishments, but at Aleph Strategies , we prefer action over introspection - so I’ll keep this short. 2024 has been a remarkable year. From ambitious beginnings to exceeding our own lofty expectations, none of it would have been possible without two indispensable groups: our extraordinary team, whose ingenuity and resilience know no bounds, and our clients, whose trust makes it all worthwhile (and occasionally keeps us up at night). Thank you for your partnership, your confidence in our work, and your readiness to tackle challenges head-on. Here’s to another year of doing what Aleph does best: delivering bold ideas and even bolder results. Wishing you a successful and dynamic 2025. #AlephStrategies

Here's a great post by one of our member companies, IMMUNARTES LLC, on the prevalence of staph infections in college athletes. Senior scientist, Josh Lensmire, does a fantastic job at laying out the heightened risks of infection for athletes in the U.S. Take a look!

What an Inspiring Experience at the Vesalius Innovation Award! I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Vesalius Innovation Award at the STM Innovation Fair, and I’m still buzzing with excitement! A huge congratulations to the Winner: Knowledge Gate Group 🏆—your innovation truly stood out, and it’s clear that you’re making waves in the STM space. Your work is nothing short of groundbreaking, and I can’t wait to see how you continue to shape the future of scientific knowledge and innovation. Shoutout to the Runner-ups 💡 Prof. Valmed® - validated medical information GmbH and 💡 Clear Skies! Your projects were nothing less than extraordinary. Your dedication, creativity, and impact were felt by everyone in the room. Reaching this stage is a massive achievement, and it’s just the beginning of something even greater. To all the participants—thank you for your passion, your vision, and your courage to innovate. The energy and creativity you brought to the event left me incredibly inspired. It’s clear that the future of STM innovation is in excellent hands. Events like these remind me of the power of community, collaboration, and innovation. I’m excited to see how these projects grow and how each of you continues to push boundaries and drive progress in the industry. A huge thanks to the organizers and everyone behind the scenes for creating a platform where bold ideas can thrive and for bringing such an inspiring community together. Here’s to more collaboration, more breakthroughs, and a future driven by innovation! 🚀 #Innovation #VesaliusInnovationAward #STMFair #KnowledgeGateGroup #ProfValmed #ClearSkies #FutureOfKnowledge #Inspiration #Collaboration #PushingBoundaries #STMPublishing #ScientificInnovation #TechForGood

👏 A huge welcome to the portfolio to Exciting Instruments! 🔬 We are EXCITED to be part of the team investing in this The University of Sheffield spinout, which has developed a pioneering single-molecule detection platform that provides a practical and efficient approach – vital to understanding disease, developing targeted therapies and drug development. 💷 The £4m round was led by Northern Gritstone, with funding also coming from NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, managed by Praetura Ventures as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II). 🗞️ Louise Chapman Laurence Tan, PhD. and myself worked on the deal from our side and also Vicky Protano and Nina Latham Mills & Reeve. Check out the full story here via BusinessCloud: #NextInTheNorth #NPIFII #Investment British Business Bank North of England -- https://lnkd.in/eChqUx2K