Laura Thornton

Dec 31, 2024 | bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com | Silvana Gaudieri |Sean Hood |Allison Miller |Jennifer Jordan |Laura Thornton |Cynthia Bulik | +4 more

We performed a targeted nanopore sequencing proof-of-principle study in a small cohort of AN cases (n = 10) and successfully characterised the regions surrounding the eight AN risk loci, at nucleotide resolution. Target regions were clearly enriched in the sequence data obtained, relative to off-target regions, showing higher average read lengths and coverages (Table 2; Supplementary Fig. 1).

Feb 28, 2023 | lexology.com | Catherine Wolfenden |Craig McCarthy |Craig McCarthy |Laura Thornton |John Cleverly |Millie Smith | +2 more

Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains | PPN 01/23 - Requirements to publish on Contracts Finder | UK NHS suppliers required to commit to net zero by 2050 or lose out on future contract opportunities Government outlines how to tackle modern slavery risks in government supply chains The Cabinet Office has published procurement policy note (PPN) 02/23: Tackling Modern Slavery in Government Supply Chains, which outlines actions contracting authorities...

Feb 20, 2023 | lexology.com | Millie Smith |Craig McCarthy |Craig McCarthy |Laura Thornton

From April, bidders for NHS contracts over £5 million must produce a carbon reduction planWith over 80,000 suppliers across markets for medical equipment, medical technology, medicines, foods, office goods and healthcare related services, an estimated 60% of the NHS's carbon footprint emanates from its supply chain.

Jan 25, 2023 | lexology.com | Catherine Wolfenden |Craig McCarthy |Craig McCarthy |Laura Thornton |Kate Davies |John Cleverly | +1 more

Click here to watch the videoProcurement Bill | Standing of campaign groups to challenge procurements may be further clarified | Supreme Court decision awaited in PPE procurement challenge | No cross-undertaking in damages required to be provided during suspension of contractProcurement BillWith the Procurement Bill starting its journey in the House of Commons in January, we can expect it to be enacted during the middle of 2023.