Labour unveils new life sciences sector strategy

ByJDCteam

Labour has announced plans for a life sciences sector strategy, with an emphasis on clinical trial participation to help find new treatments for conditions including Alzheimer’s disease.  

The plan would include establishing standing national registries for clinical trials, boosting public participation in clinical trials, and making better use of data. 

You can find out more here: https://www.digitalhealth.net/2024/01/labour-unveils-new-life-sciences-sector-plan-in-a-bid-to-increase-growth/ 

  

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