23 November 2010 -- The UK’s life sciences trade associations – the Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI), the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), the BioIndustry Association (BIA) and the British In Vitro Diagnostic Association (BIVDA), today welcomed the appointment of Chris Brinsmead as the Government’s new Life Sciences Business Adviser.
In partnership with industry and Government, Chris will play a vital role in helping the Government to deliver a UK life sciences environment that promotes innovation and sector growth and ensures that patients have access to the latest medicines and medical technologies.
The four associations jointly said:
“We warmly welcome the appointment of Chris and the Coalition Government’s continued commitment and support to the life sciences industry, as a major driver of future business growth. In this challenging economic climate, UK can harness the rich opportunities offered by medical science for the benefit of patients and society. The UK is determined to remain a world leader in the field of life sciences and by helping the Government, NHS, academia and industry to work together, Chris can play a key role in helping the UK maintain its comparative advantage.”
With over 30 years experience in the healthcare industry, Chris is a former President of the ABPI. He worked closely with Government in recent years and is currently Chair of the UKTI Life Sciences Marketing Board. He has also served as a UKTI Business Ambassador, and as co-chair of the Ministerial Industry Strategy Group (MISG) working group on R&D.
For further information contact:
ABHI - Daniel Jones, Manager External Communications – 020 7960 4375 or daniel.jones@abhi.org.uk
ABPI - Edel McCaffrey, Media Affairs - 020 7747 1410 or emccaffrey@abpi.org.uk
BIA - Francetta Carr, Director of Communications - 020 7565 7196 or fcarr@bioindustry.org
BIVDA - Doris-Ann Williams, Director General – 020 7957 4633 or doris-ann@bivda.co.uk
ABHI
The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) is the industry association for the UK medical technology sector. Our aim is to promote the rapid adoption of medical technologies to ensure optimum patient outcomes throughout the UK and in key global markets. Members include manufacturers of medical devices, equipment and consumables and other suppliers
ABPI
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is the trade association for the UK research-based pharmaceutical industry, representing companies both small and large. Our member companies research, develop, manufacture and supply more than 80 per cent of the branded medicines prescribed through the National Health Service (NHS). For further information visit: www.abpi.org.uk
BioIndustry Association
Established in 1989, the BioIndustry Association (BIA) exists to encourage and promote a financially sound and thriving bioscience sector within the UK economy and concentrates its efforts on emerging enterprise and the related interests of companies with whom such enterprise trades.
With over 250 members, the BIA supports a wide range of sectors, majoring on the human health benefits of the technology and represents the interests of these innovative companies to a broad section of stakeholders from patient groups to politicians, advancing its members interests both within the UK and internationally to create a healthy UK bioscience sector which benefits society. For further information, please go to: www.bioindustry.org
BIVDA
The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) represent the in vitro diagnostics industry in the UK. BIVDA has more than 100 members who provide the tests and equipment which do not just allow rapid diagnosis but also screen for disease, monitor and manage treatment and ensure the safety of the blood supply for transfusion. Information from in vitro diagnostic tests accounts for about 70% of the information on a patient’s record.
The BIA events programme provides numerous opportunities for topical debate about emerging trends and key issues - plus excellent networking opportunities all year-round.
Up-Coming Events And Seminars:
BIA Gala Dinner 2011
27 January – London. Click here for more information.
