Surgeon and academic leader Professor Ashley Blom joins the Board of Innovation Factory
Professor Ashley Blom, an internationally recognised orthopaedic surgeon and academic leader, has joined the Board of The University of Manchester .
His appointment brings extensive expertise in musculoskeletal health, clinical innovation and higher education leadership to the University鈥檚 technology transfer company, which is responsible for transforming pioneering research into commercial opportunities.
Professor Blom is Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health at The University of Manchester. He is ranked among the world鈥檚 top ten experts in arthroplasty research and has played a central role in developing and analysing the National Joint Registry, the largest database of its kind globally.
A Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, an NIHR Senior Investigator and a past President of the European Orthopaedic Research Society, he has advised governments and professional bodies internationally and continues to lead influential research shaping clinical practice and health policy.
The University of Manchester Innovation Factory leads the commercialisation of the University鈥檚 research, supporting academics to protect intellectual property, create spinout companies and establish licensing partnerships.
Over the past decade, the Innovation Factory has formed more than 120 spinout companies, raised over 拢100 million in external investment and created more than 1,200 high-value jobs, making it one of the UK鈥檚 most active university technology transfer organisations.
Professor Blom commented: 鈥淚t is a privilege to join the Board of the Innovation Factory. The University of Manchester has a world-class research base, and the Innovation Factory plays a vital role in turning discovery into innovation. I look forward to supporting the next generation of researchers and entrepreneurs as they take their ideas forward to create impact through partnerships, products and spinouts.鈥�
Professor Blom鈥檚 track record in research and leadership across healthcare and academia is outstanding. His insights will be invaluable as we continue to expand our portfolio of spinouts and licence agreements, ensuring that 91直播鈥檚 research delivers meaningful benefit for society and the economy.
Professor Blom鈥檚 appointment underlines the Innovation Factory鈥檚 commitment to strong leadership, strategic growth and excellence in research translation, building on 91直播鈥檚 reputation as one of the UK鈥檚 leading centres for innovation and commercialisation.