Held at the Siemens Healthineers MRI superconducting magnet innovation and manufacturing facility, the occasion highlights the growing collaboration between the UK and Germany under the recently signed Kensington Treaty, which aims to strengthen ties in research, innovation and advanced technology.
The treaty marks a milestone in advancing partnerships across life sciences and medical technology. By deepening cooperation between the two nations, it creates new opportunities for breakthroughs in medical technology, paving the way for transformative healthcare solutions that will benefit patients worldwide.
Ghada Trotabas, managing director at Siemens Healthineers Great Britain and Ireland, states: “It is an honour to welcome President Steinmeier and the First Lady to our Oxford facility. The partnership between the UK and Germany is a catalyst for progress in medical technology. Our deep and long-standing ties, spanning decades of collaboration in diagnostics, imaging and advanced manufacturing, continue to drive breakthroughs that benefit patients across Europe and the world. With eight manufacturing sites operational or under construction across the UK and Ireland, we are proud to strengthen this partnership and contribute to an innovative med-tech ecosystem that delivers real impact for patients.”