United Kingdom: Scientific Excellence and Innovation in the UK

Wednesday, September 28th (11h30-12h30)
Room B


SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION IN THE UK

 

11.30   Welcome from Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain

11.35   Matthew Speers: Chief Executive Officer, Life Sciences Organisation, Department for International Trade “Life Sciences in the UK”

11.45   Johan Hyllner: Chief Scientific Officer, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult.“A UK perspective on the advancements in cell and gene therapies”

12.00   Charlie Hughes: Business Development Manager, Life Sciences Hub Wales. “ Life Sciences Hub Wales; The Gateway to Opportunity”

 12.15   Debate “The Future of Science and Innovation in the UK

       Moderator Jon Mowles: Life Sciences Specialist, Department for International Trade