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As part of our mission to improve people’s lives, Porterhouse offers every team member paid volunteering days each year to support a charity of their choice. This initiative reflects our belief that supporting causes close to our employees’ hearts helps create a more engaged, compassionate, and community-minded workplace. We are proud to share a recent …

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We are thrilled to announce that Ellen Loft, a recent participant in the Porterhouse Pathfinders Internship Programme, has joined Porterhouse Medical as a permanent member of our global Scientific Services team. Ellen began her 12-week internship with us in February, bringing with her a BSc in Natural Sciences from the University of Leeds, where she …

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For World Environment Day (June 5, 2025), we asked ourselves: What can we swap to stop plastic pollution? Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. According to the UN Environmental Programme, plastic pollution has impacted every corner of the world, clogging our oceans, harming our wildlife and seeping into the …

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We’re thrilled to announce that Angela (Ang) Garg has re-joined the team at Porterhouse Medical US, as our new Partnership Solutions Lead. Angela has worked for SCIRIS agencies for over 8 years and is returning after taking a family break for maternity leave. For those who’ve worked with Ang before, her name should ring a …

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It’s the last week of May, the warmer weather has finally arrived, and people everywhere are taking the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine. It’s timely then, that May is also Skin Cancer Awareness Month – a vital reminder to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays. As skin cancer is one of …

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Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are the most common inflammatory bowel diseases impacting over 500,000 individuals in the UK, affecting not only their everyday routines but also their overall health and wellbeing [1]. Although awareness of these conditions has improved and there have been advancements in treatment, many individuals living with CD and …

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It’s a busy time at Porterhouse, with many of our teams travelling regularly for client projects and to attend key events.  Work-related travel should be an exciting and enriching experience, so to help ensure your trip runs smoothly, here are some common-sense tips from the team 😊 Plan Ahead Double-check your itinerary, hotel details, and …

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As part of our mission to improve lives, Porterhouse is proud to support Action Bladder Cancer UK’s (ABC UK) campaign urging healthcare professionals to play an active role in raising vital awareness of this often-overlooked disease this month. Bladder cancer affects over 20,000 people every year in the UK [1] and over 610,000 people worldwide …

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Porterhouse Medical is thrilled to welcome Candice Dcosta to our global scientific services team, as we continue to grow our US-based healthcare communications agency. Candice brings a wealth of scientific and medical communications expertise to her new role as Senior Medical Writer. She holds an MSc in Life Sciences and has over a decade of …

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At Porterhouse, we are proud to support Earth Day, and stand with the global community in support of renewable energy, sustainability, and a healthier planet for all. As a healthcare communications company, we understand the deep connection between environmental health and human health. That’s why we’re committed to doing our part—not just in words, but …

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Porterhouse Medical is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Youle (Becca) to our growing team, as we continue to augment our globally acclaimed healthcare communications agency. Becca has joined our scientific services team as an Associate Medical Writer based in our Reading office. She shares our passion for life sciences and brings valuable scientific expertise to her …

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  Porterhouse is thrilled to announce not one, but two well-deserved promotions within our global insights, research and evidence consultancy. David Peters and Sarah Veal have been promoted from Research Executives to Senior Research Executives. This advancement is a testament to their dedication, development of expertise, and the significant impact they have made across numerous challenging projects. We …

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