MHA joins life sciences support organisation to aid growth
The Midlands Health Alliance (MHA) has joined a major life sciences support organisation which specialises in helping companies develop and grow.
Medilink East Midlands (EM) provides specialist support to boost the region’s economic output from life sciences by overcoming barriers to growth.
Its network of more than 4,000 contacts in more than 700 organisations represent all aspects of the sector, including private and public institutions; from multinationals to high potential start-ups, as well as the NHS and universities.
A founding member of Medilink UK, Medilink EM is part of a national network supporting more than 3,000 companies across the UK. The East Midlands arm of the organisation strives to transform the healthcare industry by connecting academics, businesses and clinicians across the region.
Darren Clark, Chief Executive of Medilink East Midlands, said: “I’m pleased to be working with Midlands Health Alliance and our combined efforts will ensure a more robust and higher quality of research across our area and will maximise the opportunities available to East Midlands life science companies.
“The East Midlands is a powerhouse of life science growth and investment. We’re committed not only to the success of our area’s life science companies, but also in helping our companies to develop products and services which contribute to a better standard of health, for everyone.”
Lois Daniels, Midlands Health Alliance Operational Manager, added: “Our driving vision is to work together to ensure a step change in the quality and quantity of high-quality clinical biomedical research in the Midlands related to patients, public and industry.
“We intend to increase our reach and our voice in national and international funding opportunities and secure regional investment to the Midlands, and we believe joining Medilink will help us to achieve our goals.
“We’re looking forward to working with Medilink in the future which we believe will help us to showcase how our work delivers real impact for our partners.”