Maintaining our R&D edge in an increasingly competitive environment
Incentives are key to attract large investments and keep up in the medtech innovation arena
Life Sciences and Stem Special Report
Life Sciences and Stem special report looks at how the life sciences sector in Ireland has played a huge part in the fight against Covid-19 and advancing Ireland’s reputation not only as a global leader in manufacturing but also in research and development.
Growth in native pharma depends on nurturing a vibrant start-up ecosystem
Research centres within higher education institutions are crucial to foster high-potential spin-outs
Digital health a ‘new strategic imperative’ for medtech and pharma
Healthcare’s digitalisation has the potential to fundamentally change how we diagnose, treat and care for people
Girls see gender inequality as biggest barrier to pursuing Stem careers
Progress has been made but there is still some way to go in bringing young women into Stem and life sciences
Meeting the talent challenge crucial for Ireland’s economic transition
Sustainability and digital skills are key areas where talent gaps are emerging
‘To advance in life sciences we must be more ambitious and prioritise public investment in research’
Ireland’s economic success is due in no small part to the life sciences sector, but the challenge now is how to maintain a competitive position in the face of multiple threats
Collaboration between industry and academia drives innovation
Ireland’s research record is a key part of the ecosystem that attracts and retains international pharma and biopharma companies
AI’s transformative role in drug discovery and development
The ability of artificial intelligence to quickly analyse huge data sets is revolutionising expensive and time-consuming processes in medicine production
Pharma start-up funding partnerships can provide more than finance
Pharma start-ups are expensive but a partnership approach can lend credibility and attract additional investors
Continued investment key to our success as a life sciences hotspot
Stable policy and the highest number of Stem graduates per capita in the EU are just two of the reasons for Ireland’s enviable life sciences success
Ireland has moved up the pharma value chain in a competitive climate
Its proven track record means Ireland is well positioned to benefit from the next wave of pharma advances
Possibilities of the connected healthcare era ‘extremely exciting’
Smart medical devices and AI enhancement and integration have the potential to revolutionise healthcare
Thirst for new talent is pivotal in the drive for more Stem education
With multinationals in need of skilled, knowledgeable staff, Stem growth will help keep Ireland competitive
Devices regulation offers opportunities and challenges for medtech
The EU MDR, although aimed at improving safety and capability, places significant demands on the industry
Building on medtech success will help shape the future of healthcare
To maintain our strong position in the globally competitive medtech sector, Ireland must remain innovative
Ireland has developed a leading life sciences innovation ecosystem
In R&D, Ireland punches above its weight internationally – it’s important that we continue to move up the value chain
Devices regulation offers opportunities and challenges for medtech
The EU MDR, although aimed at improving safety and capability, places significant demands on the industry
Life sciences sector remains strong in Ireland despite challenges
The sector has prospered in from continuing life investment but there are areas that could benefit from further development
Life sciences industry an active player in pandemic response
Public-private collaboration was critical in the response to Covid-19
Biopharma revolution sees Ireland take leading role
Ireland has evolved into a highly cohesive research and innovation ecosystem
Medtech sector faces regulatory quagmire
New EU rules requiring recertification of medical devices by May 2024 have prompted fears that patient access to medtech may be put at risk
Rise of medtech in Ireland has made State a global hub for the sector
The Irish medtech sector employs 40,000 people but maintaining our global reputation will require action in a number of areas
Ireland well placed to deal with digital transformation in healthcare
Demand for the adoption of digital health has accelerated as a result of Covid-19
Ireland has more to offer when it comes to research
Yhe continued success in R&D delivering new therapies and treatments will rely on the continued innovation and ingenuity of research conducted by academic institutions/academic partners across Ireland
Pharma stable despite geopolitical turmoil
Ireland’s pharmaceutical industry has seen a steady evolution to a fully integrated sector since it was first established in the 1950s
Role models vital in attracting women into Stem careers
‘I was the first woman to win that award and all of a sudden I had a huge influx of women applying to work here’
‘AI is increasingly outperforming human intelligence’
How life sciences companies are leveraging artificial intelligence
Ireland punches well above its weight as a leader in life sciences
Irish firms played crucial roles in national and international response to Covid-19
Boom in life sciences sector opening up a myriad of career options
Sector employing 50,000 in Ireland leans towards scientific and engineering roles
Now hiring: Life science graduates and mid-career professionals in high demand
Agility is important to the sector and valued by professionals who want to progress
‘Ireland has a strong international reputation for life sciences’
Why Ireland is an attractive home for the world’s life science companies
Strong partnerships key to securing vital products for health service
Decades-long relationships helped Oxygen Care respond quickly to Covid-19 pandemic
‘Ten years of innovation in 10 weeks’: the role of life sciences in Covid response
Pharma and medtech companies showed ‘remarkable resilience’ through pandemic
Life sciences training increasing with remote working
BioPharmaChem Skillnet seeing companies invest in lifelong learning during pandemic
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