The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI)

Investment in clinical trials is critical to our future health infrastructure. I am thrilled to share our latest collaboration with The Scottish Government, University of Glasgow, and University of Dundee, leading to the launch of a pioneering new partnership for Innovation in Kidney Health. Together we will accelerate research into new medicines for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and building infrastructure to support future clinical trials. I am immensely proud of our colleagues and external partners who have contributed to this milestone. CKD is an urgent health challenge. There are 3.5m people living with CKD in the UK and the numbers are growing whilst a third remain undiagnosed. By 2040, kidney disease will be the fifth biggest killer worldwide. Together we have a stronger chance fighting this disease and empower people to live longer, healthier lives. This is a testament to the power of collaboration and is demonstration of delivery against the recent 'Triple Helix Roundtable on Game Changing Technologies for the NHS in Scotland'. You can read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/euMbYkmE

💱 Our SME Export Taskforce is out today! 💱 Commissioned by the Labour Party (UK), this paper features valuable insights from various trade associations and major firms. With only 10% of SMEs currently exporting, the need for action is clear. So, what can we do to encourage more small firms to export? Our paper found five clear missions: ✈️ Trade needs to be a priority across all Government departments. 🚢 Small firms need transparency when it comes to exporting. 🚂 Make paperless transactions the norm across the whole supply chain. 🚚 Give small firms strong support from their first day of trading. 💲 Access to trade finance should be easier. Read the full paper to find out more and join the conversation ⤵️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8QDNH_T #Trade #Exports #SmallBusinesses

Our full ministerial team is in place and their roles have been confirmed:   ✳️ Peter Kyle MP Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology ✳️ Lord Patrick Vallance KCB, Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation ✳️ Sir Chris Bryant MP Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms ✳️ Feryal Clark MP Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for AI and Digital Government ✳️ Baroness Jones, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety   The team will work together to accelerate growth through science and innovation, ensure that technology is safely developed and deployed for good and drive a modern, digital government.

🌟 Here are three ways our department will support the government’s mission for growth: 1️⃣ Cutting waiting times and improving public health: Getting Britain back to health and back to work 2️⃣ Making the UK a powerhouse for life sciences and medical technology: Get the NHS working with research institutions and medical technology companies to develop new treatments 3️⃣ The NHS and social care sector as engines of economic growth: Providing more training and job opportunities to local people across the country Building the healthy society we need for a healthy economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMTuDWax