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During a recent joint mission to Hyderabad, India, and Singapore, Health Innovation Manchester, led by Andrea Winders, aimed to strengthen ties and explore collaborative opportunities in the life sciences sector. In Hyderabad, the team engaged with Apollo Hospitals, which has already established a partnership with the University of Buckingham to create a center of excellence for healthcare and research. This visit provided a platform to discuss how Apollo Hospitals could expand its collaboration with Greater Manchester, enhancing healthcare innovation and research capabilities.
The mission included visits to IKP Knowledge Park, where the team met with various biotech entrepreneurs and innovators, including notable start-ups like Onward Assist and Cliniv Health Tech. These interactions were pivotal in identifying potential partnerships and fostering innovation within the life sciences sector. Additionally, discussions at Dr Reddys Institute of Life Sciences highlighted innovative drug discovery processes, showcasing the use of Zebrafish embryos as an alternative to traditional mammalian research methods.
In Singapore, the focus shifted to integrating innovations into healthcare pathways. At the ALICE Lee Innovation Centre of SingHealth, the team learned about the implementation of automation technologies, such as service robots and patient registration systems, which significantly reduce staff workload and improve patient care while achieving cost savings. The mission concluded with meetings with various businesses, including Ando Medcare and Credo Diagnostics, where discussions centered on building innovation ecosystems and fostering investment opportunities.
Overall, this mission not only reinforced Greater Manchester's reputation as a hub for healthcare innovation but also laid the groundwork for future collaborations that could enhance healthcare delivery and research capabilities across both regions.