Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust hosts Paddington Life Sciences Symposium

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has hosted its second Paddington Life Sciences Symposium bringing together NHS, academic, industry and community leaders from across WestTech London to explore the future of UK life sciences.

Held at the Storey Club in Paddington, the event highlighted two years of progress in developing the St Mary’s-centred life sciences cluster and the importance of Paddington Life Sciences as a place-based innovation district.

The symposium showcased the strength of collaboration across WestTech London, including work to improve diversity in clinical trials and deepen partnerships between the NHS, researchers and industry. Delegates explored how coordinated regional strategies can build thriving innovation ecosystems, drawing on international examples such as Massachusetts and Kendall Square. Discussions also highlighted how WestTech London can accelerate access to innovation by strengthening collaboration between regulators, industry and the NHS. Overall, the symposium reinforced the intent and ambition shaping Paddington Life Sciences as it moves into its next phase as a key part of the WestTech London cluster.

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