The When, Why, What, and How of HGR – Part 1

The When, Why, What, and How of HGR – Part 1

By Pasha Yuen  It is a year since the Human Genetic Resources (HGR) regulations were finalised, in July 2023. To celebrate this anniversary, we have created a series of blogs to examine what this regulation means to people working in clinical development.   Aiming to...
World Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024 Blog 2

World Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024 Blog 2

By Dr Steph Jones World Cervical Screening Awareness Week started on the 17th of June and this year it runs until my birthday, 23rd June. Cervical cancer is one of the few types of cancer where there is a screening tool available in many countries, that allows us to...
World Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024

World Cervical Screening Awareness Week 2024

By Hannah Kerfoot and Pasha Yuen World Cervical Screening Awareness Week starts on the 17th of June and runs until the 23rd this year. Cervical cancer is one of the few types of cancer where there is a screening tool available in many countries, that allows us to...
World Blood Donor Day 2024

World Blood Donor Day 2024

By Swetha Babu and Elizabeth Iwuamadi  Every year, the 14th of June is celebrated as World Blood Donor Day. This day was chosen in order to celebrate the birthday of the man who discovered ABO blood types and was awarded the Nobel prize forthat discovery, Karl...
Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week

By: Anu Matthew, Pasha Yuen  Men’s Health Week is celebrated annually worldwide and typically falls on the week around Father’s Day, as it does this year. The key aim of this awareness week is to highlight key health issues faced by men, who are notorious for avoiding...