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  • News releases

    LifeArc opens search for next CEO

    For the past several years, LifeArc has been on a journey of transformative change. As we enter a pivotal time,…

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    LifeArc appoints new chair for neurodegeneration efforts

    Today, we’re pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Roger Barker as Chair of our neurodegeneration efforts. Professor Barker is…

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    Seven neurodegeneration research projects receive £14.5m from LifeArc-UKDRI partnership

    The first projects to be funded through LifeArc’s £30 million strategic partnership with the UK Dementia Research Institute (UKDRI) have…

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    News releases

    LifeArc-funded documentary highlights pioneering scientific research into new targets for treatment of motor neuron disease

    A new documentary has been released which follows a key discovery made by researchers at University College London that suggests…

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    LifeArc helps fund new research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for MND

    A new research institute to accelerate the search for a cure for motor neuron disease (MND, also known as ALS),…

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    3 LifeArc Ventures’ portfolio companies celebrated in new report on most innovative life science businesses in UK

    With the UK setting its sights on becoming a global life sciences superpower, it has created an environment where scientists…

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    New £30m initiative to address global threat by accelerating the pace of antimicrobial innovation

    Pioneering partnership to drive development of new tests and treatments to tackle deadly antimicrobial resistance, which could otherwise kill 10…

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    News releases

    LifeArc welcomes Stéphane Maikovsky as Interim CEO

    LifeArc, the self-funded, not-for-profit medical research organisation today announced the appointment of Stéphane Maikovsky as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO),…

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    News releases

    LifeArc welcomes new lead and chair to head its Childhood Cancer Translational Challenge

    LifeArc welcomes the arrival of a new Translational Challenge Lead, Dr David Jenkinson, and Chair, Professor Andy Pearson, who will…

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    Articles & blogs

    Unveiling the future of cell and gene therapies in the UK

    In recent years, cell and gene therapies have been advancing at lightning speed, offering new hope to patients. However, there’s…

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