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Futureproofing medicines manufacturing with virtual solutions

Editor Rebekah Jordan speaks to Ivan Wall, a professor at the University of Birmingham and co-director of the Resilience project, to learn about the advancements the initiative is making in UK medicines manufacturing.

Futureproofing medicines manufacturing with virtual solutions
Published: | 6 min read

Key Highlights:

  • The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing advancements in technology and a growing demand for novel therapies which has resulted in a significant skills gap, leaving many companies struggling to find qualified workers.
  • Traditional laboratory training often involves significant investments of resources, which can lead to substantial waste, whilst Resilience allows learners to practice real-world scenarios in a controlled and cost-effective environment. 
  • Resilience is committed to building a sustainable pipeline of skilled talent for the pharmaceutical industry and the NHS.

The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a rapid transformation, driven by advancements in technology and a growing demand for novel therapies. However, this evolution has resulted in a significant skills gap, leaving many companies struggling to find qualified workers. To address this challenge, an innovative project called Resilience is leveraging virtual reality (VR) technology to provide hands-on training and bridge the gap between academia and industry.

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