BioGrad

How Wirral Families Are Helping Shape the Future of Medicine Every umbilical cord that’s usually discarded holds potential: stem cells and unique biological material that could unlock new treatments for conditions like leukaemia, arthritis, brain tumours, and more. Through our partnership with hospitals such as Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust , BioGrad is enabling parents to donate cord tissue and blood safely, ethically, and voluntarily. This initiative helps drive research that might lead to earlier diagnoses and better patient outcomes nationwide. Read the full story and learn how local families are making a difference: https://lnkd.in/eueEtVKT #BioGrad #MedicalResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #StemCells #Wirral #CommunityScience #FutureOfMedicine

BioGrad unveils state-of-the-art Liverpool bio-manufacturing centre to drive cell and gene therapy growth in the North Read more: https://lnkd.in/g8fT6ZHd Liverpool City Council iiCON: Infection Innovation Consortium The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust Clatterbridge Cancer Charity Abi Pointing Merseyside Against Blood Cancers Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Croder Damian Kelly Health Innovation Manchester Health Innovation North West Coast Dace Dimza-Jones Support Office for Life Science & Health (SOLH) Dave Panther Health Innovation North East and North Cumbria Neil Watson #biomanufacturing #celltherapies

Great news for Liverpool City Council amidst the Labour Party conference this week! A city coming together to launch a biomanufacturing super cluster! This project has the potential to create hundreds of new jobs, drive economic growth for the region and improve local healthcare systems throughout the northern powerhouse! What’s not to like! The Northern Powerhouse Partnership Sir Roger Marsh, OBE DL Alex Cousins Lindsay Sharples Damian Kelly Jennifer Crooks Matthew Fagan Paul Kallee-Grover MBE Matt Biagetti Nick Small Cathy Skelly Philippa Lee Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Gary Millar FJMU James Sheridan Alex Pilkington Heather Mortiboys Amber Vodegel Chow Seng Kong Samantha Donnellan Nathan Heathcliff-Core Dave Panther Chris Nelson https://lnkd.in/emcaGqRP

Organ Donation Week 2025 💚 Every day, lives are transformed through the generosity of organ donors. One organ donor can save or significantly improve up to 9 lives. This week is about raising awareness, encouraging important conversations with family and friends, and reminding ourselves of the incredible impact donation can have. Becoming an organ donor is simple but life-changing. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dUxiuSs Together, we can make a real difference. NHS #OrganDonationWeek #OrganDonation #GiveTheGiftOfLife #Healthcare #Awareness

We’re Hiring! BioGrad is expanding our team and we currently have two exciting opportunities available: Quality Assurance Associate – Entry Level Perfect for someone looking to begin their career in Quality Assurance within a leading scientific organisation. Head of Scientific Operations (Maternity Cover) A key leadership role supporting our scientific teams and operations. Based in Wavertree, Liverpool If you’re passionate about science and want to join a growing organisation that’s making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or share with someone who may be interested. https://lnkd.in/eUDNWdXP

The Numbers Don’t Lie 600,000 births. 95–99% wasted. 1,500 lost opportunities every day. These aren’t just numbers — they represent real chances to improve the future of women’s health. The time for change is now. #DontBinItDonateIt #ResearchForChange #WomensHealth #HealthInnovation #EqualityInHealthcare

🔥 👏 WUTH has partnered with laboratory specialist BioGrad to support transformative research using donated umbilical cords to advance regenerative medicine and cancer care across the UK. This programme, now available to WUTH’s maternity service users, enables families to donate umbilical cord blood and tissue post-birth. These safe, anonymous, non-invasive donations are supporting vital studies into many conditions including historically underfunded areas such as women's health and childhood genetic disorders. Angela Kerrigan, Consultant Midwife at WUTH, said: “Donating an umbilical cord is a simple and generous act which could help unlock the next generation of treatments for a range of serious conditions.” The project reflects WUTH’s ongoing commitment to patient-led research and innovation, with over 40 active studies currently underway across the Trust. 📢 Learn more about this impactful partnership and how it could benefit future generations: https://shorturl.at/l8fI5 #HealthcareInnovation #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalResearch #WomenInSTEM #CancerResearch #NHS #WirralResearch #BioGrad #ClinicalResearch #WUTH #FutureOfMedicine #WomensHealth #ChildhoodGeneticDisorders BioGrad Dr Natalie Kenny Dr Angela Kerrigan

BioGrad is proud to be working in partnership with Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) on a new programme that supports transformative research into regenerative medicine and through the donation of umbilical cords. Families using WUTH’s maternity services now have the opportunity to donate umbilical cord blood and tissue after birth. These safe, anonymous and non-invasive donations are already contributing to vital studies in areas including women’s health, childhood genetic disorders and other historically underfunded conditions. To learn more about the programme and its potential to benefit future generations, visit: https: //https://lnkd.in/e3gXUzDe #HealthcareInnovation #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalResearch #CancerResearch #ClinicalResearch #BioGrad #NHS #WirralResearch #WUTH #WomenInSTEM #FutureOfMedicine #WomensHealth #ChildhoodGeneticDisorders Dr Natalie Kenny, Dr Angela Kerrigan, Jay Fitzgerald, Sherin Pojar, Dave Panther, Claire Allerton, Hannah McGowan, Dan Williams, BioGrad, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We’re proud to be working in partnership with Caltag Medsystems, a leading UK distributor of biological samples. Through this collaboration, a broad range of ethically collected samples from the BioGrad Research Tissue Bank, including menstrual blood and umbilical cord blood, is now available to a wider network of researchers through Caltag’s online portal This partnership helps ensure these valuable resources can support important work in areas such as drug discovery, cell therapy, women’s health and more. #WomensHealth #ClinicalResearch #DrugDiscovery #Biobanking #ResearchTissueBank #GenderHealthGap #CellTherapyResearch #LifeSciences #MedicalResearch #TranslationalResearch

On Friday evening, BioGrad proudly hosted its inaugural Black Tie Gala at the iconic The Royal Liver Building, celebrating over a decade of excellence in healthcare, education, and scientific research. We were honoured to welcome more than 100 esteemed guests, including midwives, surgeons, healthcare leaders, baby scanning clinic partners, and representatives from four leading universities currently utilising our cord blood samples for vital research. The evening also brought together key figures from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, whose presence and support further strengthen our shared vision for innovation and meaningful collaboration across the region. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us and helped make the evening such a resounding success. A special highlight of the night was the announcement that our CEO, Dr Natalie Kenny, will be participating in this year’s Liverpool Women’s Hospital Strictly Come Dancing Event, proudly taking the baton from our Clinical Director, Jay Fitzgerald. You can support Natalie and donate to this incredible cause via her JustGiving page: JustGiving - https://lnkd.in/efyZX5Nx We were delighted to have Dave Panther as our host, who brilliantly shared BioGrad’s story, our values, and the exciting collaborations we are building across the healthcare and academic landscape. The success of the evening would not have been possible without the dedication and professionalism The BioGrad Marketing Team. We also extend our gratitude to the outstanding Liver Building team, whose support helped create a truly memorable event. This gala marks a significant milestone in BioGrad’s journey, and we look forward to continued progress in driving innovation, advancing medical research, and supporting healthcare education for years to come. Here’s to a future shaped by collaboration, compassion, and scientific discovery. #BioGradGala #BlackTieEvent #LiverpoolCityRegion #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalResearch #StrictlyComeDancing #LiverpoolEvents #CollaborationInScience Liverpool Womens Hospital Charity, NHS, NHS England NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, Liverpool Health Partners, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL), Health Innovation North West Coast, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University of Chester, Edge Hill University, University of Liverpool, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Microbiome Innovation Centre, University of York, Bouygues Energies & Services, Liverpool China Partnership, Mast Group Ltd, Ocuwell, Trinity Logistics Limited, Steve Rotherham, Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Against Blood Cancers, Ghosh Medical Group, Ultrasound Best, Jayne Moore, Geraldine Fuller, Gary Millar FJMU, Heath Thomas, Loren Slade, Lynn Greenhalgh