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    LifeArc – advancing innovation in rare disease

    We act as a trusted partner to transform the way rare diseases are identified and treated.

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    LifeArc elects new Board Chair to drive charity’s ambitious strategy

    Dr Ian Gilham appointed new Chair of Trustees to succeed Dr John Stageman when he steps down on 4 April…

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    New study explores unique approach to treat a rare liver disease

    A research study looking into a new approach to treat primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is progressing to clinical trials.

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    Celebrating our inspirational women scientists

    Today is the UN’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we are delighted to have so many inspiring…

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    LifeArc bolsters scientific leadership by appointing new Chief Scientific Officer

    Welcome to Dr Dave Powell, who has joined LifeArc as our first Chief Scientific Officer (CSO).  Dave is an experienced scientist and leader, with exceptional translational…

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    Reflecting on 2021 – a year of progress

    As we bid farewell to another challenging year, we reflect on our work with partners and colleagues in 2021.

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    LifeArc participates in Series A funding round for company developing pioneering new gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases

    Helping to progress an innovative gene therapy platform from the bench to a stage where it is progressing closer to…

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    LifeArc unveils new strategy and £1.3 billion spend to drive life-changing science

    Aims to transform the way diseases such as motor neurone disease are prevented, identified and treated.

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    New approach provides potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s

    An antibody-based treatment and protein-based vaccine reduced Alzheimer’s symptoms in mouse models of the disease.

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    Advanced diagnosis for patients with rare conditions

    This week, results from the 100,000 Genomes Project showed that whole genome sequencing improves the diagnosis of rare diseases and…

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    10 new data-driven health companies selected for KQ Labs accelerator programme

    10 innovative start-up companies working at the interface of biomedical and data science are to receive personalised mentoring and coaching…

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    LifeArc’s technology transfer team supports MRC researchers in making cryo-electron microscopy even sharper

    Reimagining the grid manufacturing process.

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