life science award winners revealed

Nov 20 2009 By Andrew Mernin

THE top performing businesses in the region’s healthcare and life sciences sector were recognised at an awards ceremony last night.

Seven companies topped the bill at the Business for Life Awards, hosted by Cels.

Vicki Gilman, managing director of Neural Pathways (UK) won the HealthConnect Award which celebrates an individual’s excellence in the sector.

Vicki set up Neural Pathways to help people with complex neurological conditions through collaborative rehabilitation therapies.

TV presenter Wendy Gibson hosted the awards ceremony, with speeches from Cels non-executive director and Vice Chancellor and Warden of Durham University Professor Chris Higgins and CEO Mike Asher.

Dr Phil Hammond, comedian, GP and commentator on health issues was the guest speaker.

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Here is a list of the winners:

Environment Award sponsored by Grant Thornton

Merck Sharp & Dohme

Regional Medical Physics Department

Export Award sponsored by UK Trade & Investment

Hart Biologicals Ltd

Innovation Award sponsored by Newcastle Science City

Vitro Safe Systems

FScan (Highly Commended)

Outstanding Growth Award sponsored by Sintons LLP

IntraHealth

Cambridge Research Biochemicals (Highly Commended)

Partnership with the NHS Award sponsored by Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

NewGene Limited

Start-Up Award sponsored by Marks & Clerk LLP

Geneius Laboratories Ltd

Technology Award sponsored by KITE Innovation Limited

Nano-porous Solutions Limited

HealthConnect Award sponsored by NRG

Ms Vicki Gilman – Neural Pathways (UK) Ltd