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14-May-2008 - LGC’s Julian Braybrook to chair new committee on regenerative medicine

 

LGC supports BSI’s role in developing standards for regenerative medicine.

Dr Julian Braybrook, Head of Measurement R&D at LGC, has been appointed chair of BSI British Standards’ newly established RGM/1 (Regenerative Medicine) committee, set up in response to rapid growth in the area of regenerative medicine.

Commenting on his role in the new committee, Julian said: “I am delighted to be working with BSI British Standards and with a committee which captures such wide expertise and knowledge to ensure that the UK is at the forefront of progress in regenerative medicine. The next few years promise exciting developments in this field and standardisation will play a vital role. My involvement demonstrates LGC’s ongoing commitment to helping organisations address key issues in translating new technologies to the marketplace.” 

The remit of the new committee will be to:

  • Ensure the UK view is given due consideration within the European Union, and European and International standardisation organisations
  • Develop and support formal standards and other standardisation documents in the area of regenerative medicine and to promote their use by industry and other potential users
  • Ensure due consideration of the need for standards and standardisation is given by UK regenerative networks and organisations, and to coordinate activities and actions in this area.

Mike Low, Director of BSI British Standards, said, “Regenerative medicine is a rapidly expanding area and it is vital that standards are put in place to facilitate developments in research, manufacturing and implementation. BSI British Standards will continue to develop standards in this field."

BSI British Standards is currently looking for individuals to join this committee.  If you have expertise in the field of regenerative medicine and are interested in contributing please contact Ben Sheridan, Email: ben.sheridan@bsigroup.com or tel: +44 (0)20 8996 7751.


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