Mr Boris Johnson’s US Trade Mission

Mr Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London has recently been in the US trying to attract investment for British businesses. Mr Johnson is using the US trade mission to promote London's TechCity - which supports the cluster of technology firms based in east London - and MedCity, which was launched last year to support life sciences.

He looked to visit Harvard University’s Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) in an attempt to bring together collaborations between London and Boston life sciences. Mr Johnson said “'The United States is a hugely important trading partner for London, offering massive opportunities for investment in this country and for businesses wanting to expand internationally. I want London to capitalise on the great relationships we have in Boston, New York City and Washington DC”.

In Boston and New York, the Mayor was joined by senior business figures from London's tech and life science sectors including Dr Mo Alavijeh of Pharmidex.

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