University of Leeds Nexus innovation hub visited by Minister for Health and Secondary Care

Professor Nick Plant, deputy vice-chancellor for research and innovation, who welcomed Mr Quince, said: “Working in collaboration with partners across the health and social care sector our world-class research reduces local and global health inequalities and accelerates the development and adoption of new health technologies.

"We welcomed the opportunity to share this vital work with the Minister for Health and Secondary Care during his visit to showcase how we can make a positive impact in the world.”

Amongst the companies at Nexus that Will Quince MP visited, included Dedalus, a leading international industrial group in healthcare software.

Mr Quince also visited Atlas Endoscopy, a clinical-stage start-up and University of Leeds spin-out company that is creating an advanced robotic colonoscopy system.

The Minister also met with Vee Mapunde, programme director of the National Institute for Health Research Surgical MedTech Co-operative. The Co-operative is creating a national network for improving surgical care through technological innovation.

Gareth Scargill, interim Nexus director, said: “Nexus supports a variety of innovative companies that play an important role in developing healthcare innovation within the region and globally. Health innovation is a regional strength for West Yorkshire and, collectively, we’re in a great position to deliver a faster and better service for patients.”