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“The pharmaceutical industry is constantly pulled in two directions: the pressure to innovate quickly and the duty to meet ever tighter regulations. If companies do not find a balance they risk falling behind or worse, facing regulatory failure.” These are the words of Aisha Amele , Senior Lecturer in Quality Assurance at BioGrad . With a career spanning the NHS, AstraZeneca and now education she has seen the industry from every angle including product, process, quality and r

“ “ Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution ” - Theodosius Dobzhansky Nature’s ability to innovate and adapt is astonishing, and one of the most fascinating mechanisms behind this adaptability is Whole Genome Duplication (WGD). WGD is a fascinating process that has shaped life on Earth, contributing to species diversity, evolutionary innovation, and ecological adaptability. This blog dives into WGD’s mechanisms, implications, and offers insights into o

When I was studying for my master’s in biomedical sciences at the University of Hull, I felt like something was missing. While I loved the theoretical side of my studies, I realised I hadn’t gained as much hands-on lab experience as I’d hoped. I wanted to feel more confident handling equipment and techniques that are essential in the workplace. That’s when I discovered BioGrad’s Skills Bootcamp in Liverpool – and it turned out to be the turning point in my career.   Gaining C

Liverpool, UK – BioGrad Education is proud to share the positive results of a recent Ofsted monitoring visit, effectively quality assuring our success in providing high-quality training through our Skills Bootcamps in Laboratory Skills, Biotechnology and Mammalian Cell Culture. Since launching the Skills Bootcamp courses in March 2023, BioGrad is upskilling participants in CPD certificated professional practice as well as Career Start and progression, therefore supporting th

A new academic year is upon us, and something that we look forward to every year is seeing our former students being accepted into the universities of their dreams to do degrees centred around medicine, healthcare, science, and research. It’s even better when they reach out to let us know and mention that their medical training course with BioGrad helped them stand out in their university interviews. Last week, we chatted to Muhammad Amir, who studied Clinical Skills and Medi