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Could thin-film drug delivery help defuse the population bomb facing 21st century healthcare?

Academic entrepreneurialism “showing signs of recovery”

Fitabeo Therapeutics shortlisted for National StartUp Award

Edinburgh based Fitabeo Therapeutics has been identified as one of the most exciting new businesses in Scotland after being shortlisted in the StartUp Awards National Series.

Strathclyde spin-out company aims to save global healthcare over £600 million a year

Pharmaceutical firm Fitabeo Therapeutics is about to start pre-clinical trials of its first two products, developed using its oral thin film drug delivery system.

Double success for company formed at Strathclyde

A pre-spinout speciality pharmaceutical company formed at the University of Strathclyde has scored a double success after winning a national award and securing a grant of £200,000 from Scottish Enterprise (SE).

Academic Innovation Takes Centre Stage at Converge Awards 2021

A new company developing medicines for patients with debilitating chronic conditions; an innovative digital platform bringing the craft of knitting into the 21st century; a lightweight robotic glove empowering patients with hand weakness – these are just some of the ideas that triumphed at the Converge Awards, Scotland’s annual celebration of academic innovation and entrepreneurship.

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