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Medical technology company takes step towards solving global blood shortage
A medical breakthrough spray-dried plasma manufacturing system is redefining emergency care, bringing rapidly rehydrated plasma to where it is needed most. Every year, thousands of people die unnecessarily from blood loss. While research tells us receiving blood within 30 minutes increases patients’ chances of survival, this is not always an option due to a fragile...
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Life science temperature uniformity preserves sample integrity
Forced-air convection technology and active refrigerant management enable stable, energy-efficient, chamber cooling at the desired and required temperature, protecting sensitive materials within life science research. The quality and viability of stored materials and substances are negatively impacted by temperature excursions, transient warming and micro-warmups, which alter the crystal structure and damage cell membranes. Within pharmaceutical...
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Life science strategy to benefit the health and wealth of the nation
We now have a choice as a nation, especially with the upcoming EU presidency in 2026, to lead or to follow in the life sciences sector. Ireland’s life sciences sector has been steadily growing since the 1950s, thanks to a highly educated workforce and vibrant ecosystem, coupled with significant government support. As outlined in the...
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Healthcare in your hand: how Ireland is helping patients manage better
Find out how a new health app and electronic health record (EHR) rollout can transform patient care through digital innovation, virtual wards and AI — making healthcare faster, safer and smarter. Digital innovation in healthcare is something that excites me. I was delighted that one of my first actions as Minister for Health was to...
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National hub drives commercialisation across Ireland’s biomedical sector
A newly launched research hub is set to transform cutting-edge biomedical research into commercially viable therapies, supporting the growth of Ireland’s indigenous companies. Ireland is recognised for its world-class scientific research. The current Irish research ecosystem, however, lacks the structured support needed to move innovations from lab to market. Consequently, breakthrough discoveries don’t always translate...
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A bold life sciences strategy could be our next national advantage
A successful National Life Sciences Strategy demands not only political commitment but also a strategic, needs-driven approach to its development and implementation. After sustained advocacy from the biopharmachem sector, the Irish Government has committed to developing a National Life Sciences Strategy as part of its 2025 Programme for Government. Their goal: to ensure the sector remains...
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An integrated approach to data collection for sustainability
The future of life science manufacturing is evolving, and sustainability is playing a crucial role in shaping it. Here’s how integrated data collection practices can help in navigating this journey. The sustainability data needed to catapult manufacturing into the desirable future is spread out across the value chain and on different data collection platforms. There...
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Talent, innovation and regulation underpin life science investment in Ireland
With access to the EU’s single market and a favourable time zone bridging operations between the US and Asia, Ireland offers an unparalleled base for global supply chains and regulatory alignment. Ireland’s EU membership simplifies cross-border trade and logistics, positioning it as a launchpad for innovation, clinical trials and product development. Talent pool and NIBRT...
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Shaping the future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing talent
The biopharmaceutical sector continues to perform strongly due to impactful and innovative research, the approval of novel therapeutic modalities and an increasing demand for access to life-changing therapies. A constant in this evolving industry is the requirement to manufacture biopharmaceuticals under strict conditions to satisfy regulatory mandates, with a consequential focus directed toward the skills...
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A milestone for Ireland’s healthcare and innovation
By aligning health tech, research, STEM, leadership and pharma innovation, a national life sciences strategy fosters collaboration and transformation, boosting economic impact, sector growth and improving patient care. HealthTech Ireland welcomes the inclusion in the Government’s programme of a National Life Sciences Strategy — an unprecedented step that could, if ambitious and well-integrated, position Ireland...