NEWS20 May 2025
BioTech Connect to Bring Industry and Research Together at Surrey Innovation District
PRESS RELEASE
Guildford, UK – 20 May 2025
On 21st May 2025, the University of Surrey and Surrey Research Park will host BioTech Connect, an event designed to bridge cutting-edge research and biotech industry expertise, accelerating innovation in health and life sciences.
Spearheaded by Surrey Research Park, the event will welcome over 60 attendees from across academia, industry, and the regional innovation ecosystem. The aim is to foster meaningful collaboration, inspire knowledge-sharing, and position Surrey as a leading hub for translational biotech and cancer research.
A Strong Start from Both Sectors
The day will begin with a welcome from Professor Christian Heiss, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine from the University of Surrey, followed by presentations from several of the University’s top researchers, including:
• Dr. Giovanna Nalesso, Research Director, Veterinary School
• Andrew Rogoyski, Innovation Director, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI
• Prof. Deborah Dunn-Walters, Associate Dean, Research & Innovation
• Dr. David J Allen, Associate Professor in Virology
• Dr. Angelica Ronald, Professor of Psychology & Genetics
• and many more.
Industry Leaders Join the Conversation
The event will also feature lightning talks and showcases from several high-impact companies based at Surrey Research Park, including:
• Datar Cancer Genetics
• Igenomix
• MedPharm
• SiSaf Ltd
• Conidia Bioscience
• LGC
Together, these organisations are shaping the future of personalised medicine, diagnostics, RNA delivery, and clinical research.
A Shared Mission: Collaboration for Impact
BioTech Connect supports the ambitions of the CancerBusters campaign, which aims to unite academic and industry efforts around cancer detection, treatment, health inequality, and both human and animal health research. The event also reflects the bold mission of the Surrey Innovation District to grow its biotech cluster and create new pathways for collaborative research and investment.
Attendees will enjoy a full day of networking, spotlight sessions, and interactive discussions culminating in an open invitation to join the growing biotech and life sciences community in Surrey.
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