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World-leading experts from the field of stem cell science have convened at NUI Galway last night and again todayfor the Galway International Stem Cell Conference which will focus on the latest developments in basic science and translational aspects of Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) research in Ireland, the UK and worldwide.

Dr John O’Dea, president of Engineers Ireland, has called on the Government to prioritise investment in regenerative medicine manufacturing technology for the next generation of job creation.

Galwayman, Dr John O’Dea, president of Engineers Ireland, has called on the Government to prioritise investment in regenerative medicine manufacturing technology for the next generation of job creation.

Ballinrobe based Fine Gael councillor Michael Burke, has welcomed the passing of the Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012 through both Houses of the Oireachtas.

The Athlone-based plant of a multi-national pharmaceutical firm has been accredited for microbiology testing by the Irish Medicines Board this week.

A Galway-based medical device company, focused on developing new products which reduce the risk of catheter related infections, began its First in Man clinical study of its NexSite vascular access catheter at University Hospital Galway recently.

The Galway based president of the Irish Pharmacy Union has warned people about the dangers of buying medicines on the internet.

Baxter Healthcare will temporarily lay off 150 full-time workers from its Castlebar plant for a four month period, it emerged this week. The US pharmaceutical company, which is the major employer in the county town and employes more than 1,000 people in its plants in Castlebar and Swinford, let 200 workers go at the end of last year due to the downturn in the economy.

A Mayo sports nutrition and food supplement manufacturing company is to create 20 new jobs as part of an expansion plan, to add to its existing 25 staff. Bioshell Teo, a manufacturer of healthcare products based in the Mayo Gaeltacht, will begin recruiting immediately for the new jobs.

The PPD research facility, which opened in Athlone in March, has been awarded manufacturer licences by the Irish Medicines Board (IMB).