We're extremely excited about our new partnership with Our Future Health UK (OFH), Britain's largest health research programme. OFH will provide valuable clinical and genetic data that we can utilise to support research projects across our Translational Challenges. We are committing £10 million in funding to the programme and initially focussing our efforts in the field of neurodegeneration, with the aim of progressing promising dementia research into new tests and treatments. Our expertise in translational research will be instrumental in overcoming challenges faced by scientists, ensuring that promising research is transformed into real-world solutions for patients. 🔗 Read more about this partnership: https://t.ly/lyerk
LifeArc
Non-profit Organizations
Transforming promising life science ideas into medical breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
About us
LifeArc® is a medical research charity making life science life changing, transforming promising life science ideas into medical breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We are self-funding and specialise in early-stage translation – advancing lab-based scientific discoveries to a point at which they can be developed into the next generation of diagnostics, treatments and cures. We have been doing this for more than 25 years and our work has resulted in a diagnostic for antibiotic resistance and four licensed medicines. This includes Keytruda®(cancer), Actemra® (rheumatoid arthritis), Tysabri® (multiple sclerosis) and Entyvio® (Crohn’s disease) and a test for antimicrobial resistance. Find out more about our work at www.lifearc.org or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter (@lifearc1)
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http://www.lifearc.org
External link for LifeArc
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London
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- Nonprofit
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Primary
7-12 Tavistock Square
London, WC1H 9LT, GB
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Accelerator Building
Open Innovation Campus
Stevenage, SG1 2FX, GB
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9 Little France Road
Edinburgh, Scotland EH16 4, GB
Employees at LifeArc
Updates
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We are a proud sponsor of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust’s industry symposium, a very valuable event for anyone working in cystic fibrosis research. Join the symposium on Wednesday 5 June at the Glasgow Science Centre to find out what resources and support are available from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to help advance your projects. Link here to register for free: https://lnkd.in/gH8Ex-Ab
Are you interested in exploring how to accelerate your research in cystic fibrosis? Join us at our industry symposium supported by LifeArc on Wednesday 5 June at Glasgow Science Centre and unlock the potential of collaborating with Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Find out how we can support your research and move your projects closer to people living with CF. Register here: https://ow.ly/6bKX50RAb5o Together, let's shape the future of CF research!
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Today, the Lung Research and Innovation Group have set out 10 priorities the government needs to take seriously to fix the lung research pipeline and the nation’s lung health. Currently, people with chronic respiratory conditions face significant challenges, including limited access to effective diagnostic tools for timely diagnosis and monitoring of lung health. As part of our Chronic Respiratory Infection Translational Challenge, we focus on progressing discoveries that can intervene earlier, reduce treatment burden, and enhance the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
Every 5 minutes, someone dies from a lung condition in the UK. And yet there’s a lack of political will to fund the research that could save these lives. Today, the Lung Research and Innovation Group (LRIG) have set out 10 priorities the government and other research funders needs to take seriously to fix the lung research pipeline and fix the nation’s lung health. If the government and other key stakeholders invest in the 10 respiratory research priorities outlined in this report, we will address the largest driver of winter pressures in the NHS, make huge savings for the healthcare system, and serve the needs of the 12 million people in the UK who will develop a lung condition during their lifetime. LRIG is made up of expert organisations and individuals determined to accelerate in lung research and deliver better outcomes for people living with a lung condition. The group is convened by Asthma + Lung UK and co-chaired by Dr Samantha Walker, Director of Research and Innovation at A+LUK, and Professor Ian hall, University of Nottingham. Read and download the report: https://bit.ly/3UtpBTj
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We have been nominated for 'Most Significant Contribution to the MediScience Sector' at the European Mediscience Awards 2024! 🎉 The awards showcase success and achievement across the healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors in the UK and Europe. We're delighted to be recognised in this year's awards. It's a fantastic testament to the brilliant work being done by our teams. https://t.ly/zBwZi
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Our chairman Ian Gilham and I met with HRH Duchess of Edinburgh and others including Graeme Souness to learn about approaches to tackling the devastating rare skin condition EB, including drug repurposing. Thanks to DEBRA UK for a lovely lunch.
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Today’s announcement highlights the urgent need for investment and scientific support to address the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. We are pleased to see PACE-AMR recognised as a key contributor to the UK AMR landscape, and the role that our partnership is playing in supporting innovations and overcoming barriers to address unmet needs in AMR. This action plan reinforces and strengthens the UK’s leading role in addressing AMR, and we will continue to support this vision through PACE and our AMR Translational Challenge. Find out more about LifeArc’s work in AMR: https://lnkd.in/g-9-ZRUH
Today we have launched a new plan to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This national action plan commits the UK to: 🔵 reduce use of antimicrobials 🔵 strengthen surveillance of drug resistant infections before they emerge 🔵 incentivise industry to develop the next generation of treatments See our plan on Confronting Antimicrobial Resistance: https://lnkd.in/e9Xj6NxM #AMR #AntimicrobialResistance UK Research and Innovation, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, UK Health Security Agency, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Cabinet Office
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Have you, or someone you know, been affected by motor neuron disease (MND)? We'd like to understand what you think potential new drugs for MND should look like, through this short survey: https://t.ly/ZBzGA The MND Insights Community Survey is open to anyone who fits one or more of the following criteria: ▪ Those living with MND ▪ Caregivers or supporters for someone with MND ▪ People who have lost someone close to MND ▪ Those with a gene that puts them at a high risk of developing MND, or those who have a family history of the condition LifeArc's mission is to uncover the most important research questions and urgently address the needs of MND research. The real experts are those people affected by the condition – so we'd love to hear from you! Thanks for your support, and for taking the time to complete the survey. My Name'5 Doddie Foundation MND Scotland Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association
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As things settle down after the Translational Science Summit, we're reflecting on all of the amazing sessions that took place throughout the day. We've pulled together some key takeaways about translational science in the UK from some of the main sessions – just a snippet from a jam-packed day! These are: - Collaboration is key - Be bold, ambitious and innovative - Getting regulation right is essential - The UK can become the go-to place for clinical trials - We need to unite to deliver impact for the patients - Fail to prepare, prepare to fail - Being proactive and pro-innovation can unleash UK life sciences Read more in our latest blog: https://shorturl.at/nqxIS
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LifeArc reposted this
Today is #WorldAsthmaDay 💜 This year’s theme “Asthma Education Empowers” resonates deeply with us at Asthma + Lung UK. We believe that understanding asthma triggers and learning how to effectively deal with them can help people take control of their lung health. Everyone with asthma has their own set of asthma triggers, and what sets off your symptoms, might not set off someone else’s. It’s important to know what your triggers are so that you can avoid them if possible. To support this, we’ve created an infographic highlighting asthma triggers that can set off asthma symptoms. From pollen to air pollution, it sheds light on what can worsen asthma symptoms, empowering people to make informed choices about their environment and lifestyle. Remember, there are many other asthma triggers than those listed, we encourage also visiting our website for a detailed guide: https://bit.ly/3UwAEfR That’s not all. Did you know we have free downloadable asthma action plans? These personalised plans which you complete with your healthcare professional can be invaluable tools in managing asthma effectively, ensuring knowledge of what steps you need to take to keep your symptoms under control and what to do if you have an asthma attack: https://bit.ly/3JJLPLH 🤝 Let’s come together this World Asthma Day to raise awareness, educate and empower. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those living with asthma 💜 #WorldAsthmaDay #AsthmaEducationEmpowers #AsthmaAwareness
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We're still buzzing from the Translational Science Summit. It was incredible to see so many people come together for a day of all things translational science. We've been blown away by all the positive feedback! We'd like to thank all of our incredible speakers for their inspiring and insightful presentations and of course our attendees for your enthusiasm. Together, we made the event a resounding success. For those who missed any sessions or wish to revisit them, recordings of most of the talks will be available on YouTube soon – we'll let you know when they're ready to view. #LATSS2024