The achievements of four East Midlands life science companies have been recognised at the national Medilink UK awards.

The Innovation Award focused on companies which develop new technologies, in particular, new technologies which benefit the business and or end-user. It was won by Ariane Medical Systems, of Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Ariane has been in operation for over a decade and aims to optimise the use of low energy X-rays for the treatment of tumours. Judges were particularly impressed by Ariane’s innovative Papillon+ X-Ray Brachytherapy system.

The Outstanding Achievement Award was given for an achievement that has had a significant or vital impact on the company. This award was won by Quotient Sciences, of Nottingham.

Quotient Sciences works to speed up the development of new drugs for patients around the world. Quotient employs over 800 staff and operates from six state-of-the-art facilities in the U.K. and U.S., with headquarters in Nottingham.

SurePulse Medical of Nottingham came as a runner-up in the Start-Up category, which looked at companies which have been trading less than three years, and which show a promising future. SurePulse aims to provide specialised neonatal intensive care and resuscitation monitoring, to ensure successful outcomes which will benefit new-borns in years to come.

Charnwood Molecular of Loughborough came as a runner up in the Export Achievement Award, which focused on outstanding performance in international trade. Charnwood Molecular provides drug discovery and development services on a global scale.