Northwest Biomedical Awards winners announced |
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Over 200 people from the Northwest’s biomedical sector gathered last night (Thursday 12th November) at the annual Northwest Biomedical Awards at Mere Golf and Country Club. The awards, organised by Bionow, the Northwest Regional Development Agency’s (NWDA) biomedical cluster support group, were a resounding success and showcased the very best of the region’s world class biotechnology sector. Mark Hughes, NWDA Executive Director of Economic Development, said: “England’s Northwest is one of the UK’s top three biomedical clusters, home to world class biotechnology companies and internationally renowned research capability in this sector. The Northwest Biotechnology Awards recognises excellence in the sector and rewards the success and achievements of the people and organisations that are making a significant contribution to the industry and the region.” The winners were: Biomedical Project of the Year (sponsored By Pannone LLP) Healthcare Project of the Year (sponsored By TrusTech/NHS) Innovation in Diagnostics Project of the Year (sponsored by ThermoFisher) Promising Biomedical Technologist of the Year (sponsored by Novartis Vaccines) Emerging Technology Project of the Year (sponsored by Waters Corporation) Biomedical Start Up Company of the Year (sponsored by Baker Tilly) Biomedical Company of the Year (sponsored by AstraZeneca/MedImmune) Personality of the Year – Dr Sharon O’Kane, Renovo Outstanding Contribution – Dr Linda Magee, MAHSC |
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