Awards Acknowledge Contributions to the Bioprocessing Sector

During the UK BioIndustry Association’s (BIA) 16th bioprocess UK conference held in Liverpool in November, Sharon Grimster of ReNeuron received the prestigious Peter Dunnill award and Dr Sarah Goulding of the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) was presented with the Richard Wilson Impact Award, in recognition for their work and contributions to the bioprocessing and biologics manufacturing sector.

Steve Bates OBE, Chief Executive of the BIA said: “I’m delighted that Sharon and Sarah are receiving these awards, this is recognition of their hard work over many years in helping build the vibrant and world leading UK bioprocessing sector we have today. They have been trailblazers in the bioprocessing sector and their work in bringing together the different parts of the ecosystem has greatly benefitted the UK sector, companies and patients.”

Sharon Grimster, VP and General Manager for Wales at ReNeuron, winner of the Peter Dunnill award said: “Receiving this award is a great honour and I am thankful to all of those that I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from in this vibrant bioprocessing community.  The support of organisations such as the BIA, Innovate UK, CGTC, MMIP and the excellent industry focused universities further enable us all to make significant contributions to the original vision of the Bioprocess Industry and Growth Team report of 2005.

Dr Sarah Goulding, Specialist in advanced therapies and medicines at KTN, winner of the Richard Wilson Impact Award said: “I am surprised, delighted and very humbled to receive this award from peers at bioProcessUK. It is a privilege to work with a community that is so welcoming, energetic and passionate about making a difference in how we manufacture the medicines of the future.”