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BIA response to conclusion of NICE methods and processes review

January 31, 2022
BioIndustry Association expert expresses disappointment in the scope of the conclusions draw by NICE in its review of Health Technology Assessments methods and processes. By sticking so closely to what...

Dementia cases ‘set to almost triple by 2050’

January 12, 2022
Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death worldwide, affecting around 57 million people worldwide in 2019. Due to population growth, ageing and lifestyle factors, the number of adults living...

Can virtual academic conferences make STEM fields more inclusive?

January 10, 2022
While the global shift towards virtual events has clearly reduced the carbon footprint, it also raises questions regarding accessibility. Specifically, can virtual events overcome barriers of diversity and inclusion in...

Fossil research affected by significant colonial bias, study finds

January 6, 2022
Recent research highlights just some of the historical, social and economic factors which have influenced the field of palaeontology and significantly skewed accessible fossil records. The first step towards conducting...

Balloon-driven hybrid mobile communications network launched in Zanzibar

December 2, 2021
A unique balloon-driven hybrid mobile network is being launched in Zanzibar. Expected to deliver full consumer retail and Internet of Things (IOT) coverage across Zanzibar within 24 months, the innovative...

CERN environmental report sets out concrete actions to reduce its environmental footprint

November 25, 2021
CERN released its second public Environment Report covering the years 2019-2020 when the accelerator complex was in its second long shutdown. To ensure transparency and to demonstrate its leadership in...

World’s leading academic journals join pledge to fight bias in publishing

November 25, 2021
Global giants Springer Nature, De Gruyter and Taylor & Francis join Wiley, Elsevier and SAGE Publishing to sign up to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s commitment for equality in publishing....

Unique partnership aims to help college graduates land quality jobs

November 3, 2021
Loughborough College and Charnwood Campus Science, Innovation and Technology Park have forged a new and unique partnership to help create a careers pipeline for students. This innovative approach will bridge...

Collaboration to launch Leading Laboratories Recognition Program to help elevate quality patient care

November 1, 2021
The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and The Joint Commission have established the Leading Laboratories Recognition Program – a designation that promotes laboratory leadership and helps elevate the visibility...

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