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Read more at: LML collaborations on the pricing of medicines

LML collaborations on the pricing of medicines

28 May 2025

LML continues to engage with external researchers in timely and important work on the pricing of medicines. Dr Alice Cauduro, Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Turin , visited LML to share insights from her comparative research on pharmaceutical expenditure governance in the UK and Italy. Her forthcoming...


Read more at: 2024/25 LLM Class Prepares for Exams

2024/25 LLM Class Prepares for Exams

16 May 2025

The 2024/25 LLM class in Law, Medicine and Life Sciences is deep into revision, preparing for their final assessment on 4 June. Over the course of the year, the students have grappled with a diverse array of legal and ethical challenges arising from developments in medicine and the life sciences. From debates on research...


Read more at: ‘Inventorship in the age of AI’ – a new article co-authored by LML members

‘Inventorship in the age of AI’ – a new article co-authored by LML members

21 March 2025

The United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) Inventorship Guidance on AI-assisted inventions marks a crucial step in the evolving role of AI in the patent system, as outlined in a recent article co-authored by LML members. The article is published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law & Practice , and...


Read more at: LML hosts the annual Baron de Lancey Lecture 2025 - Prof. Kimberly D. Krawiec

LML hosts the annual Baron de Lancey Lecture 2025 - Prof. Kimberly D. Krawiec

21 March 2025

On Thursday 20 March 2025, LML hosted the Baron de Lancey lecture, which was delivered by Prof. Kimberly D. Krawiec (University of Virginia). 20250320_175602.jpg The Baron de Lancey Lecture is an annual public lecture hosted by the Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law...


Read more at: Dr. Eric Ip Visits LML as Herbert Smith Freehills Global Visitor

Dr. Eric Ip Visits LML as Herbert Smith Freehills Global Visitor

12 March 2025

We were delighted to welcome Dr Eric Ip from Hong Kong University to the Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences (LML) at the Cambridge Faculty of Law. Dr Ip visited Cambridge this March as part of the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Visitor Programme. During his visit, Dr. Ip engaged in a series of discussions and with...


Read more at: Zihan Ni awarded the inaugural Bill Cornish Scholarship

Zihan Ni awarded the inaugural Bill Cornish Scholarship

5 March 2025

We are delighted to announce the inaugural Bill Cornish Scholar, Zihan Ni, who has embarked on a PhD focusing on 'Reforming the Anglo-American pharmaceutical patent law in the age of AI.' This scholarship is made possible through the generous contributions to the Bill Cornish Memorial Fund, established in memory of...


Read more at: Successful Workshop on Governance and Liability of Medical AI

Successful Workshop on Governance and Liability of Medical AI

2 December 2024

On Friday 29 November 2024, a workshop was held on the governance and liability of medical AI. This event, organised by the Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences and the PHG Foundation, was part of the Inter-CeBIL Programme led by Professor Timo Minssen. The workshop brought together experts in law, policy, clinical...


Read more at: Dr Isaac Weldon and Prof Kathy Liddell host international workshop on antimicrobial resistance

Dr Isaac Weldon and Prof Kathy Liddell host international workshop on antimicrobial resistance

13 September 2024

On 12 September 2024, LML Senior Research Associate Isaac Weldon and LML Director Prof Kathy Liddell hosted the GLEAN (Gathering Lessons from Environmental Governance for Antimicrobial Resistance) Workshop at Gonville & Caius College. The workshop explored strategies from environmental governance that can be adapted...


Read more at: 1–10-100: Unifying goals to mobilize global action on antimicrobial resistance

1–10-100: Unifying goals to mobilize global action on antimicrobial resistance

28 August 2024

Unifying goals to mobilise global action on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are crucial for protecting lives now and in the future. This is the key message in a new commentary by LML Senior Research Associate, Dr Isaac Weldon, and co-authors. The Bellagio Group for Accelerating AMR Action met in April 2024 to develop the ‘...


Read more at: LML members publish new article identifying nine collective action problems affecting antimicrobial resistance governance

LML members publish new article identifying nine collective action problems affecting antimicrobial resistance governance

13 August 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses at least nine distinct collective action problems, according to a new article by LML members Dr. Isaac Weldon , Prof. Kathy Liddell , Dr. Stephanie Palmer , and Prof. Timo Minssen . AMR causes over 1.27 million deaths annually, making it one of today's most urgent health threats...