Endomag has been recognised for its role in physics and business after winning a British Business Innovation Award from the Institute of Physics (IOP).

The surgical guidance company was one of six winners who received an award at the Houses of Parliament in London. It is said to celebrate its success in developing and delivering significant impact with a system that uses magnetism for minimally invasive surgical guidance, helping surgeons locate early-stage and impalpable tumours, notably in breast cancer surgery.

As one of only six winners receiving an IOP Business Innovation Award this year, the award celebrates Endomag’s success in developing and delivering significant impact with a system that uses magnetism for minimally invasive surgical guidance, helping surgeons locate early-stage and impalpable tumours, predominantly in breast cancer surgery. Endomag’s system using magnetic sensing technology means that radioactive materials during surgery are not required.

Dr Eric Mayes, CEO at Endomag said: “Following on from the IOP Commended Innovation Award, which we received in 2016, it is a huge honour for our surgical guidance platform to be recognised for its innovative impact on oncology by the prestigious IOP. This Business Innovation Award for our novel use of magnetic sensing reflects our dedication to pushing cancer care forward and this award further demonstrates our ability to lead on innovation and develop products to improve surgical outcomes for everyone, everywhere.”