Facing the future
Vincent Lawton marked the close of his Presidency of the ABPI with an overview of the key issues facing the industry in 2006. John Lidstone reports.

In fine fettle
This year’s IPA Best of Health Awards, often dubbed the creative awards for creative people, saw 102 entries from 37 short-listed agencies, with the winners unveiled at a sophisticated, but typically low-key, ceremony held at The Conservatory in the grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea last month. Attendees munched on beefburgers and kebabs, and the dress code was more summer party than black tie, marking an event that tends to shy away from the mainstream.

Healthy movitation
Interest in volunteering for Phase I trials has escalated in the wake of the Northwick Park incident, finds Peter Mansell. People have realised there is money to be made and are willing to take the risks.