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2018 Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

By Irish America Staff
October 5, 2018

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Every year, Irish America magazine is proud to present the Healthcare and Life Sciences 50, a celebration of the works of the best Irish-born and Irish-American leaders in medical fields, that include medical care, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, research, development, and life sciences venture capital. This year's awards dinner will take place on November 2 at … [Read more...] about 2018 Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

ICON Joins Groundbreaking Genome Initiative

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
April / May 2016

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ICON plc was recently selected by Genomics England to support their “100,000 Genomes” project, the world’s largest genome sequencing project for cancer and rare diseases, which could revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and rare diseases. Announced by British Prime Minister David Cameron in 2012, the project will compile 100,000 whole genomes from 70,000 … [Read more...] about ICON Joins Groundbreaking Genome Initiative

Ireland's Action Plan for Jobs Brings Results

By Julia Brodsky, Editorial Assistant
June / July 2015

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In his April 28th Spring Economic Statement speech, Finance Minister Michael Noonan T.D. announced that Ireland currently has the fastest growing economy in Europe. He said that 95,000 new jobs have been created since 2012, with a record 20,000 being created last year. The jobs are being created across a number of sectors including medical research. Ciaran Murray, CEO of ICON … [Read more...] about Ireland's Action Plan for Jobs Brings Results

ICON Creates Global Innovation Hub in Ireland

By Irish America Staff
February 4, 2015

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ICON plc, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, announced a new global innovation hub which will create 200 new jobs in Ireland. The hub will foster the development of new technologies and clinical trial processes that will enable faster access to large volumes of clinical data and will enable … [Read more...] about ICON Creates Global Innovation Hub in Ireland

Healthcare and Life Sciences 50

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The inaugural Irish America Healthcare and Life Sciences 50 list celebrates Irish innovators who are leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The work of these Irish-American and Irish-born medical professionals contributes everyday to the health and wellness of our communities, from pharmaceuticals, medical devices and biotechnology to research and … [Read more...] about Healthcare and Life Sciences 50