Realising the Potential of UK Life Sciences: How can the UK compete globally for medicine research and manufacturing?
6th October 2025
10:00 – 11:15
Derby Suite, The Midland Manchester
Join AstraZeneca UK Chair Shaun Grady, alongside representatives from the wider life sciences community, as they explore the policies needed to realise the UK’s potential as a world leader in life sciences. The session will focus on the whether the Government’s Industrial Strategy, NHS Ten-Year Health Plan, and Spending Review will boost investment in R&D and medicine manufacturing.
Partners
Speakers
Sienna Rodgers
Deputy Editor
The House Magazine
Dr Caroline Johnson MP
MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham
Shadow Minister of State for Health and Social Care
Andy Burnham
Mayor of Greater Manchester
Shaun Grady
Chair
AstraZeneca
Professor Rob Bristow
Director
Cancer Research UK Manchester Centre
Lord Richard Harrington
Chair
Make UK
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