Menu
Scroll for more

.

21 Sep 23
Blog

Women In Biotech Mentoring Programme: mentee experience - Hilary Birrell

13 Sep 23
Blog

Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment: Never too early, never too late

14 Sep 23
Member news

UK science champions meet to cement UK leadership in safe, responsible biology

22 Sep 23
Member news

UK rare disease research landscape mapped for first time

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is the voice of the innovative life sciences and biotech industry, enabling and connecting the UK ecosystem so that businesses can start, grow and deliver world-changing innovation.

Explore opportunities to influence, connect and save with the BIA.

Influence policymakers

 Influence

policymakers, ensuring your voice is heard on matters that are critical to the success of your organisation

Connect at BIA events

Connect

with the UK ecosystem through industry-leading events, expert committees and overseas missions

Save

Save

money with the BIA Business Solutions purchasing programme, helping your business grow cost-effectively

Biotech and life sciences news and insights

View all news

Press Releases
07 Aug 23
Press releases

UK biotech investment increases amidst progress in City of London to unlock new capital

The second quarter of 2023 has seen steady growth in financing activity for the UK’s life sciences sector, as revealed by new data released by the BioIndustry Association (BIA) and Clarivate. The positive news comes soon after industry figures welcomed recent announcements to unlock new sources of capital in the City of London.

27 Jul 23
Press releases

BIA is first occupier at Victoria House, London’s life sciences hub

Oxford and Pioneer Group launch plans for central London's largest office-to-life sciences conversion project, securing first lease with BIA.

17 Jul 23
Press releases

BIA joins UK Health Data Research Alliance

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) joins the UK Health Data Research Alliance as a member, alongside UK national data custodians, NHS foundation trusts and research institutes to help develop best practice around the ethical use of health data. 

10 Jul 23
Press releases

Pensions industry commitment to unlock investment welcomed by biotech leaders

Life science leaders applaud new initiatives to unlock pension fund assets for investment in the sector.

See More

 

Member News
26 Sep 23
Member news

Stablepharma secures Innovate UK grant, bridge funding round to launch

This joint Innovate UK grant will advance the clinical development of Stablepharma’s lead candidate, SPVX02, a fridge-free vaccine for the prevention of Tetanus and Diphtheria, validating its safety and efficacy through first-in-human clinical trials.

26 Sep 23
Member news

Broken String Biosciences closes $15 million Series A funding round

Broken String Biosciences (“Broken String”), a genomics company building a technology platform to drive the development of cell and gene therapies that are safer by design,  has closed a $15 million Series A investment round.

25 Sep 23
Member news

CPI launches RNA Centre of Excellence

UK's first RNA therapeutic innovation center opens in Darlington, driving cutting-edge vaccine and therapeutic development.

22 Sep 23
Member news

UK rare disease research landscape mapped for first time

A detailed view of rare disease research in the UK has been captured for the first time in a new report published today. It reveals over £1.1 billion has been invested by Government and charities over a five-year-period.

See More

 

Blogs and spotlights
26 Sep 23
Blog

Women In Biotech Mentoring Programme: Mentee experience – Alex Gajdosova

In this interview, Alex Gajdosova, an Investment Analyst at 4BIO Capital reflects on her inspiring career journey and her decision to participate in the BIA’s Women In Biotech Mentoring Programme as a mentee.

25 Sep 23
Blog

CEO Update - 25 September 2023

The government is introducing legislation to reverse the reinstatement of the 1.5% stamp tax charge on issues and certain transfer of shares to depositary receipts issuers and clearance services – so as, broadly, to preserve the position as before the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act was passed.

21 Sep 23
Blog

Women In Biotech Mentoring Programme: mentee experience - Hilary Birrell

In this interview, we delve into the remarkable career journey of Hilary Birrell, a seasoned biochemist with 35 years of experience in clinical trial operations. She shares her motivation for becoming a mentee in the Women In Biotech Mentoring Programme and the invaluable insights gained from her mentor.

18 Sep 23
Blog

CEO Update - 18 September 2023

It was an honour to represent our sector at the first-ever meeting of the UK Biosecurity Leadership Council, chaired by Science Minister George Freeman MP. Looking around the table, it was clear to see that the UK’s strategic advantage in the responsible use of engineering biology is that we have a diverse and world-leading set of capabilities from pioneering science to regulation and thought leadership – and that we are small enough, and networked enough as a nation to get together in a room to set agendas and work plans at pace and scale that can be globally impactful.

See More

 

Latest resources

Here's a selection of featured BIA resources. Explore our Resources Hub  

18 Sep 23
Policy Briefing

BIA position on WHO pandemic accord

The UK Government is currently involved in the negotiation of an international treaty on pandemic preparedness and response at the World Health Organization (WHO). The BIA has submitted a position statement to Government.

12 Sep 23
Consultation Response

BIA submission to HMRC on R&D tax reliefs draft legislation

17 Jul 23
News Report

Influencing and shaping our sector BIA update: April - July 2023

11 Jul 23
Consultation Response

BIA submission to HMRC consultation on Stamp Taxes on Shares modernisation

 

Join us at the next BIA event!

View BIA events I Sector events I Sector Opportunities

Web listing image reg conference.png
05 Oct
Conference

The Future of UK Regulation Conference 2023

No.11 Cavendish Square, London
TechBio UK main image update.jpg
18 Oct
Conference

TechBio UK 2023

Kings Place, Kings Cross
Website event listing banner (002).png
28 Nov
Conference

20th Anniversary bioProcessUK Conference

Brighton

 

Our supporters

AstraZeneca Website logo3.jpg 1
avantor-vwr-lockup-375x235.png
Cooley logo web.png
Cytiva4 website.jpg 1
Johnson & Johnson Innovation logo.png
LifeArc.png 1
Life Sci Advisors New Logo.png
RBW Consulting web logo.png
×
Reg conference 2023 banner pop up v2.png

The Future of UK Regulation Conference 2023

Join us for an exciting and informative day and thought leadership on the future of regulation as a driver for innovation in the UK and beyond, bringing together MHRA senior leadership, key decision-makers, international stakeholders and the regulatory community across the life sciences ecosystem.

Register now

https://www.biaregulatoryconference.org/