13 November 2009
Northwest Biomedical Awards winners announced
Over 200 people from the Northwest’s biomedical sector gathered
last night (Thursday 12th November) at the annual Northwest
Biomedical Awards at Mere Golf and Country Club.
The awards, organised by Bionow, the Northwest Regional
Development Agency’s (NWDA) biomedical cluster support group, were
a resounding success and showcased the very best of the region’s
world class biotechnology sector.
Mark Hughes, NWDA Executive Director of Economic Development,
said:
“England’s Northwest is one of the UK’s top three biomedical
clusters, home to world class biotechnology companies and
internationally renowned research capability in this sector. The
Northwest Biotechnology Awards recognises excellence in the sector
and rewards the success and achievements of the people and
organisations that are making a significant contribution to the
industry and the region.”
The winners were:
Biomedical Project of the Year (sponsored By Pannone LLP)
Winner: ICX-RHY Project, Intercytex
Healthcare Project of the Year (sponsored By TrusTech/NHS)
Winner: The Oesophageal Doppler guided intraoperative fluid
management in major surgery, Central Manchester University
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Innovation in Diagnostics Project of the Year (sponsored by
ThermoFisher)
Winner: Candidaemia Species, Myconostica
Promising Biomedical Technologist of the Year (sponsored by
Novartis Vaccines)
Winner: Dr Christian Zakian, University of Manchester
Emerging Technology Project of the Year (sponsored by Waters
Corporation)
Winner: Renephra, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS
Foundation Trust
Biomedical Start Up Company of the Year (sponsored by Baker
Tilly)
Winner: Biofortuna Ltd
Biomedical Company of the Year (sponsored by
AstraZeneca/MedImmune)
Winner: Advanced Medical Solutions
Personality of the Year – Dr Sharon O’Kane, Renovo
Outstanding Contribution – Dr Linda Magee, MAHSC
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