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Is West Midlands the next pharma innovation powerhub?
Episode 774th August 2026 • Drug Diaries • Kaushik Trivedi
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In this episode, Kaushik Trivedi interviews Professor Neil Hanley about the transformative healthcare innovations happening in the West Midlands, UK. They explore regional collaboration, cutting-edge research, and the future of data-driven medicine.

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00:00 Introduction to the West Midlands healthcare revolution

01:19 Neil Hanley's role in shaping UK health innovation

03:10 Neil Hanley's early career and scientific inspiration

11:13 The concept of the golden parallelogram in UK science

14:41 The strategic importance of Birmingham's diverse healthcare ecosystem

20:58 The Birmingham Health Innovation Campus and its facilities

25:31 Co-locating startups, scientists, and healthcare providers

32:44 Data-driven healthcare and AI in preventative medicine

38:44 Future directions in aging, longevity, and gene therapy

48:53 Neil Hanley's legacy and vision for Birmingham

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