Renovos celebrates successes of 2024 and looks forward to the journey ahead

Two scientists in clean room coveralls waving at the camera

We have started the New Year on a good foot, thanks to some of the milestones and successes our team has achieved over 2024.

 

We have expanded our technical and advisory team, we published a key high impact paper as a result of a new clinical collaboration, another one of our patents was granted, we were awarded a Best Technology in Spine Award 2024 by neuro and spine surgeons, and we have manufactured the first clinical-grade nanoclay!

This last milestone particularly stands out in our journey to clinical translation of synthetic nanoclays, which are typically industrial materials.

Over the last year, our scientists embarked on the challenge of translating the manufacturing process for our patented RENOVITE® nanoclay into the clean-room environment. As a result, we have an established clinical-grade manufacturing process, tight control over any impurities, and a consistent RENOVITE® nanoclay product.

Two scientists in clean room coveralls waving at the camera in the clean-room during the manufacturing of our clinical-grade nanoclay

Our team in the clean-room during the manufacturing of our clinical-grade nanoclay.

 

Early in my career, I got the exciting opportunity to manufacture our first clinical-grade nanoclay batches in cleanroom facilities—an important milestone for the company. Starting with pharma-grade ingredients, the process ensured strict quality control, resulting in a highly reproducible and consistent product.

-Himanshi Mishra, R&D Chemist

 

As we move into GLP testing and meet further development milestones, ensuring our RENOVITE® product is easy to handle and complies with clinicians’ requirements is always on the forefront of our mind. Our extensive testing confirms the high-quality RENOVITE® carrier will provide optimal handling for surgeons.  Watch this space!

 

It’s been rewarding to work on refining our product design to meet clinical needs while also integrating manufacturing processes into our Quality Management System. By aligning these elements, we’re ensuring the creation of a product that’s not only clinically effective but also reliable and scalable for future clinical use.

-Roxanna Ramnarine-Sanchez, R&D Lead Scientist

 

With these major milestones having been completed, the Renovos team is looking forward to a productive 2025!

Renovos CSO, Emeritus Professor Richard Oreffo recognised with Biomaterials Advances Innovation Award

A photo of Richard Oreffo sitting at his desk inside his office

Our CSO, Emeritus Professor Richard Oreffo, has been awarded the 2024 Biomatierals Advances Innovation Award

The 2024 Biomaterials Advances Innovation Award is an award recognising innovative research in the biomaterials field that has potential beyond academia. The winners of the award are honoured for contributions that address unmet clinical needs, influence policy or contribute to industry practices.

Renovos CSO, Emeritus Professor Richard Oreffo has been recognised for his work in the application of regenerative medicine for bone conditions.

 

A photo of Richard Oreffo sitting at his desk inside his office

Professor Richard Oreffo in his office.

 

The award will be presented in an official ceremony during 2024 TERMIS EU Congress in Germany.

Many congratulations to Richard!

Renovos CSO, Emeritus Professor Richard Oreffo, appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire

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Emeritus Professor Richard Oreffo, has been appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the King’s New Year’s Honours!

 

The King’s New Year Honours celebrate those who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and fields of expertise across the UK. This year, the award has recognized our Chief Scientific Officer, Emeritus Professor Richard Oreffo. Richard has worked in musculoskeletal science and regenerative medicine for over 25 years. He is also passionate about education equality. He promotes opportunities for Black British students through his charity, the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation. The award recognizes the profound impacts Richard’s work had on the research field and the wider community.

 

Renovos congratulates Richard, as well as all the other recipients!