Resources

In the third part of our series on Industrial Strategy, Lewis Miles and Maddie Cass provide a deep dive into the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan, analysing how these policies aim to foster growth in the UK's life sciences and engineering biology sectors. We also look forward to strengthening relations and gaining key insight from our US sister organisation with BIO's upcoming UK visit.

In the third instalment of our updates on new Government policy, Lewis Miles and Maddie Cass from BIA’s Policy and Public Affairs team take a deep dive into the Industrial Strategy and the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan, breaking down the implications for engineering biology and the wider life sciences sector.  

In this blog, Emma Lawrence, Head of Data Tech Policy and Public Affairs at BIA, explains why BIA is publishing a health data access industry checklist to support data access.

In this blog, Charlotte shares how her experience as a mentee on the BIA’s Women in Biotech mentoring programme helped her build confidence, embrace her leadership style, and navigate the challenges of a growing career in biotech. 

In the second instalment of our blog series on new government policy, Lewis Miles and Linda Bedenik examine the UK's Trade and National Security strategies and what they mean for biotech.

In a shifting global landscape, we break down how the UK's new Trade and National Security strategies aim to future-proof our biotech sector.

Call for BIA Board candidates. We are delighted to invite nominations from individuals interested in joining the BIA Board.

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is now inviting applications for its 2026 Charity Partnership.

 In this blog, Abby Clark builds on a round table the BIA hosted with Chi Onwurah MP and Newcastle life science companies to explore the landscape and the drivers which make the sector strong, yet undervalued. 

In this blog, Martin Turner, Director of Policy and External Affairs at BIA, reflects on the long-anticipated Life Sciences Sector Plan and what it means for scaling UK biotech. This is the first in a series of blogs that will be released in the coming weeks.

In my final summer update as BIA CEO, I reflect on 12 amazing years and look ahead to my new role as Executive Chair of the Office for Life Sciences. This week we’ve also published our latest finance report, and we’re hiring - so if you’re looking for your next challenge, now’s the time to join Team BIA.

In this blog, Linda Bedenik, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager at BIA, shares insights from the BIA's first-of-its-kind funding and investment analysis into UK Deep Biotech.

In this blog, Paul Wann, Business Director Sustainability & Decarbonisation, Emerson, discusses how life sciences companies can reduce emissions and improve sustainability through advanced automation, process control, and efficient management of utilities without compromising the quality or availability of vital therapies.

In this blog, Dr Jonathan Tobin, Partner, Brandon Capital, explores how the UK pension industry can unlock greater economic and societal value by following Australia's example.

Alina O'Keeffe, Associate Director Marketing and Communications at BIA, attended BIA's recent Women in Biotech event in West London. It had one central finding: a more engaged Women in Biotech scene will engender a more dynamic sector for everyone.

MSD's record-breaking $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma illustrates the potential of our sector, but also is a reminder of the need to strengthen UK capital markets.

In this blog, James Buckley-Walker, Partner, 3PM, shares his vision of a smarter, more human-focused approach to lab design and operation.

In this article, Kate Barclay, Skills Strategy Consultant at BIA, outlines new changes to UK immigration law and how they will impact the life sciences sector. Prepared in collaboration with legal experts at Eversheds-Sutherland LLP.

In this blog, Albert Maguire-King, Media and Communications Executive at the BIA, shares the vision of hope witnessed at BIA's recent TechBio X event in Cambridge.

NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England, a strategy for European Life Sciences and hope to see you at the “sunny” BIA Summer Party on Wednesday.