Funding boost for medical devices centre

A £5.7m boost for a Yorkshire medical technology centre has been welcomed.

The Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Medical Devices at Leeds University is set to become one of four established.

Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts has announced that the Leeds University scheme will share a pot of £21m of grant funding.

The funding will come from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

The Leeds centre aims to become a leader in the development of replacement joints and other medical implants.

It will be led by Professor John Fisher, deputy vice-chancellor of the University and Leeds, and also has the support of Bradford, Sheffield, Nottingham and Newcastle universities.

Leeds and Partner chief executive Lurene Joseph said: “I am delighted with this excellent news. The expertise in the city is proving to be a magnet for investment and this endorses our sectoral approach, bringing together expertise and delivering targeted success.
 
“Following on from our recent healthcare summit involving leading figures from Leeds and the wider city region, we are targeting global investment which will deliver more jobs, extra resources and a successful, expanding healthcare sector.”

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