October 2006 Helix Bioscience Cluster News from Yorkshire Forward Recognising Excellence A West Yorkshire serial entrepreneur has been honoured for his contribution to the region's growing bioscience industry. John Lyon, of drug development company Photopharmica, was named Entrepreneur of the Year at the third annual Yorkshire Bioscience Awards. Photopharmica develops light sensitive drugs for use in the prevention and treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Mr Lyon is chief executive of the business, spun out from Leeds University in 2002. > menu |