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Innovation and Enterprise

At the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Faculty of Population Health Sciences, our research strengths make us well-placed to develop cutting-edge innovations and enterprises that deliver real patient benefits.

We have a strong record of forming spin-out companies, and our academics have played critical roles in developing innovative cell and gene therapies against genetic diseases and cancer, and revolutionary medicines for rare diseases.Ìý

Learn more about how we work with commercial and industry partners to accelerate the translation of discovery science into new experimental treatments below.Ìý

Entrepreneurship

We collaborate closely with Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾B, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s commercialisation company, and its partner NHS Trusts to foster an entrepreneurial culture among staff, students, and alumni. Meet some of the visionary entrepreneurs who are developing groundbreaking technologies and innovations to enhance people's lives.

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BoobyBiome founders make the 2024 Forbes Under 30 list
BoobyBiome, the pioneering female-founded startup dedicated to revolutionising infant health, proudly announces that its founders have been named in the prestigious Forbes Under 30 list for 2024.

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Girl with deadly inherited condition is cured with Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ spinout gene therapy
A girl born with a rare and fatal genetic condition has been potentially cured of her disease thanks to a revolutionary gene therapy developed by Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ spinout Orchard Therapeutics (Orchard).

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App can help people reduce their alcohol intake
A free smartphone app, Drink Less, can help people who would benefit most from reducing their alcohol consumption to do so successfully, according to a large randomised controlled trial led by Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ researchers.

Expertise and consultancy

Our institutes offer extensive expertise across diverse and specialised fields. Through pioneering cross-disciplinary research, advanced technologies, and holistic healthcare strategies, we are dedicated to revolutionising the future of population health.

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National project to tackle loneliness among young people
Social prescriptions for activities such as gardening, fishing, attending museums, as well arts ²¹²Ô»åÌýsports clubs are to be offered to children and adolescents who report high levels of loneliness or low community connection as part of a new four-year project led by faculty researchers.

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New national research centres to unlock tests and treatments for rare diseases
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ scientists will work to help thousands of people living with rare diseases get access to improved diagnostics, treatments and potentially cures, thanks to funding for four new research centres.

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Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ academic leads UK taskforce on cardiovascular disease prevention
Professor John Deanfield (Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Institute of Cardiovascular Science) is to lead a UK government taskforce to identify radical new approaches to prevent cardiovascular disease and reduce pressure on the NHS.

Partnerships

We collaborate with a diverse array of global partners from the public, private, and third sectors to unite people and organisations in transforming population health and wellbeing. In partnership with organisations like Cancer Research UK and NHS England, our research breakthroughs are advancing our understanding of disease.

Lancet

The Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change brings together 35 leading academic institutions and UN agencies to monitor progress, empower health professionals and support policymakers.

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Details of UK’s first menopause education and support network announced in Parliament
Experts at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ have teamed up with leading women’s health charities to design a new education and support programme for women across the country experiencing menopause.

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Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ launch WHO Collaborating Centre in TB
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Institute for Global Health is incredibly proud to host a World Health Organisation Collaboration Centre for TB Research and Innovation at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.

Students and alumni

Our inspiring students and graduates demonstrate innovative thinking ²¹²Ô»åÌýcreative problem-solving to make a real difference. Here, we highlight the remarkable achievements of the students and alumni dedicated to creating a better future for all.

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Ten university startups take part in new UK-Swiss entrepreneurship exchange programme
Two of the five Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ startups taking part were co-founded by  FPHS graduates: MedQ ²¹²Ô»åÌýYour Cue..Ìý
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Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾-supported women entrepreneurs receive Innovate UK awards

Seven female trailblazers supported by Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ have won national awards in recognition of their game-changing ideas tackling some of the UK’s biggest challenges.

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MPH student recognised among BBC's 100 exceptional women

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ MPH student Jennifer Uchendu, is recognised among the BBC's prestigious lineup of 100 inspiring and influential women worldwide for 2023.

Technology and licensing

Through licensing, joint IP development, industry research partnerships, and launching spin-out companies, we are pioneering truly revolutionary technologies.Ìý

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Wearable tech, AI and clinical teams combine to change the face of clinical trial monitoring
A multi-disciplinary team of researchers, involving several Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ scientists, has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology and AI.

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New £4m digital hub to tackle antimicrobial resistance
A new digital health hub, led by Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ researchers, will bring together an interdisciplinary team to better deploy digital technologies in the fight against antimicrobial resistance across humans, animals and the environment.

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Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ IHI and GOSH DRIVE have teamed up to exchange health informatics expertise

Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ IHI and GOSH Data Research, Innovation and Virtual Environments Unit (DRIVE) have agreed on a formal relationship which will enable the two world-leading teams to work more closely to accelerate health informatics and improve patient outcomes.

Ways to work with us


Advice for academics

  • °Õ³ó±ðÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Translational Research Office provides wide-ranging support for the development of industry partnerships and translational research.
  • Andy Duncan is the Consultancy Manager covering FPHS and represents a first point of contact for academics wishing to undertake consultancy work and clients wishing to work with FPHS.

Advice for external partners

  •  provides a one-stop service for the provision of academic consultancy, expert witness, testing & analysis and bespoke training and short course services to external clients on behalf of Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ academics and departments.
  •  is the commercialisation company of Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ and its partner NHS Trusts. We bring to market truly world-leading, world-changing technologies, and innovations that have a real and positive impact on people's lives.
  •  is an academic health science partnership, that brings people and organisations together to transform the health and wellbeing of the population.
  • For more information on ways of working with our researchers, please visit the Enterprise pages on the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ School of Medical and Life Sciences website.

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