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	Devices for healthy living: Will consumer or medical device companies dominate? Ageing populations are increasingly concerned about their health. People want to eat and exercise well to live better - and they need more useable devices. Bio-monitoring, real-time feedback and improved information are required to help consumers select dietary, beauty, fitness and other options. more..	02/09/10
	Finding variants in the human genome New findings show the value of genetic studies across human populations and the value of the latest DNA sequencing technologies to interrogate genetic variation. The results, from the latest phase of the international HapMap Project, are reported in 'Nature'. more..	02/09/10
	NICE event focuses on healthcare innovators Cambridge companies that are innovating in healthcare and medical devices will benefit from learning more about the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) approvals system at the Cambridge Network healthcare special interest group meeting this month. more..	01/09/10
	First genetic link to common migraine exposed A world-wide collaboration of researchers has identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. The researchers, who looked at the genetic data of more than 50,000 people, have produced new insights into the triggers for migraines. more..	31/08/10
	Breathe™ easy: Cambridge Consultants technology adds intelligence and automation to aspiration procedures Cambridge Consultants has developed the first ever digital device for collapsed lung aspiration, enhancing the value of operation for doctors and hospitals and reducing the invasiveness of the procedure. more..	27/08/10
	Liver cells created from patients’ skin cells Research paves the way for new liver disease research and possibly cell-based therapy. more..	26/08/10
	Multiple sclerosis researchers receive £100,000 grant from Freemasons Cambridge researchers have received a major grant from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity totalling £100,000. more..	26/08/10
	Qi3 Accelerator supports Rushlight Awards for environmental sustainability Qi3 is pleased to be supporting the Rushlight Awards 2010, which recognise cleantech innovation. The closing date for entries is 31 October 2010 and the Gala Awards Dinner will follow on 27 January 2011. more..	25/08/10
	Contemporary prints work for Granta Park's new look building Cambridge corporate art specialist Works in Print has supplied a collection of contemporary art for the newly refurbished McClintock Building at Granta Park. more..	24/08/10
	Horizon and Sanger Institute collaborate to advance the frontiers of translational genomics Two Cambridge-based organisations, the Wellcome Trust’s Sanger Institute and Horizon Discovery, will collaborate to translate the abundance of new information on human genetic variation into more effective treatments for cancer. more..	24/08/10
	Strem Chemicals releases new catalogue of chemicals for research Strem Chemicals, Inc, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for research and development announced that it has released its new Catalogue of Chemicals. Strem UK, a family run business based in Cambridge, has been supplying products in the UK for 16 years. more..	17/08/10
	Innomech develops powerful ‘track and trace’ technology for healthcare markets GB Innomech, which specialises in the development of advanced automation systems, is helping develop a powerful new low-cost approach to uniquely mark pharmaceutical and related healthcare products and therefore improve product traceability. more..	16/08/10
	Stress does reduce your chances of having a baby Researchers used salivary biomarkers Cortisol and Alpha Amylase in a study where results showed that those with the highest levels of Alpha Amylase (Adrenalin) were linked to reduced conception, while Cortisol had little effect. more..	16/08/10
	Global Regulatory Services (GRS) and Pilgrim Software, Inc, sign strategic agreement Global Regulatory Services (GRS) and Pilgrim Software, Inc, sign strategic agreement to help deliver enterprise risk, compliance and quality management solutions. more..	16/08/10
	Bring us your embedded system problems - Pebble Bay Pebble Bay opens its door to embedded engineering challenges more..	13/08/10
	InCrops Enterprise Hub seeks consultant to develop a bioenergy strategy InCrops - a not-for-profit, spin-out company from the University of East Anglia that aims to accelerate the commercialisation of bio-renewable products and processes from alternative and non-food crops - is looking for a consultant to help with the development of a Bioenergy Strategy. The deadline for responses is noon this Friday (20th August). more..	12/08/10
	Horizon announces that it has been awarded €300,000 grant under EUFP7 program Horizon Discovery today announced that it is to be part of a new four-year EUFP7 personalized medicine consortium PREDICT. more..	12/08/10
	Cost savings or revenue increases – where to start when leveraging embedded software? Steve Schmidt from Flexera Software talks to Jane Barrett, VP of Research, Gartner about device lifecycle management, the benefits of embracing embedded software and how high-tech manufacturers prioritise these initiatives. more..	12/08/10
	British and Japanese sixth formers connect at Babraham’s Bioscience Bootcamp The Babraham Institute, an institute of BBSRC, last week opened its doors to local 6th formers and an international delegation of young scientists for a ‘Bioscience Bootcamp’. more..	11/08/10
	New insights into how antibodies are made suggests new approach for anti-cancer drug targets Research at the Babraham Institute, investigating how white blood cells known as B cells develop, has revealed that genes from the Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3Ks) family of enzymes are critical in enabling the B cells to produce antibodies in the spleen and lymph nodes. more..	11/08/10
	Wellcome Trust and Indian Government announce £45 million initiative to support development of affordable healthcare products A £45 million partnership between the Wellcome Trust and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, is announced today to support the development of innovative healthcare products at affordable costs. more..	29/07/10
	Study into the effect of mobile phone radiation on cells published by Babraham scientists A research study into the effects of electromagnetic radiation on cells has been published in the online journal 'PLoS One', revealing that acute (30 minute) application of GSM radiation has no effect on calcium transport inside biological cells. more..	29/07/10
	Pebble Bay launch embedded systems development workshops Pebble Bay have announced that they will be running a series of workshops that will assist engineers in understanding the fundamentals of developing code for embedded systems. more..	27/07/10
	Beremans Ltd announces publication of 'Malaria vaccines: commercial prospects and landscape analysis' Beremans Ltd, the Cambridge (UK)-based provider of business intelligence services for the Life Sciences sector, announced today the publication of a report entitled ‘Malaria vaccines: commercial prospects and landscape analysis’. more..	21/07/10
	Salimetrics Europe to exhibit at Stress 2010 Conference Talk to Salimetrics Europe at the 7th World Conference on STRESS, Gorlaeus Laboratoria, University of Leiden, Leiden Netherlands, 25 to 27 August. This will be an opportunity to discuss the clinical aspects and scientific mechanism of Stress utilising Salivary Biomarkers. more..	20/07/10
	Babraham Bioscience Technologies attracts another monoclonal antibody company to the Babraham Research Campus Kymab, a human monoclonal antibody biopharmaceutical company, has selected the Babraham Research Campus to build its research and business operations. This is the fourth leading edge monoclonal antibody company to have recently established itself at the Babraham Research Campus. more..	20/07/10
	InterComm appoints General Manager Due to continued growth, InterComm, the international medical communications agency based in Linton, has announced the promotion of Ben Greeves from his role of Director of E-Media to General Manager. more..	19/07/10
	Team Consulting speeds medical device certification Leading medical technology firm, Team Consulting, is now offering medical device firms new development options that cut both the cost and risk of medical device certification and decrease the time-to-market. more..	19/07/10
	Biochrom announces major appointment - Sam Luke as new Group Managing Director Biochrom Ltd, the Cambridge based subsidiary of Harvard Bioscience Inc. (Nasdaq:HBIO), has announced the appointment of Sam Luke as its new Group Managing Director. more..	16/07/10
	Strategic alliance aimed at business growth A new strategic alliance between two Cambridge based companies will provide a comprehensive recruitment solution to the healthcare marketplace. more..	15/07/10
	Science fiction? No, it’s science fashion When Jenny Tillotson failed biology at school, she never dreamed that one day she’d be running a science-based fashion business. And she certainly never imagined that she would be a Visiting Scholar at Cambridge University’s Institute of Biotechnology. more..	13/07/10
	Kymab and Wellcome Trust sign £20 million financing to build UK biopharmaceutical company Kymab and The Wellcome Trust investment division announced today a £20 million Series A equity financing. Kymab is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialisation of novel monoclonal antibody medicines. more..	12/07/10
	Scientists’ instincts often impaired by biases when making drug discovery decisions, says paper Optibrium, a provider of software solutions for drug discovery, and Tessella, the information technology and consulting services company and world leaders in digital preservation technology, today published a new paper highlighting that scientists’ instincts may not always lead them to making good drug discovery decisions. more..	12/07/10
	Babraham scientists discover a new mechanism behind leukaemia Scientists at the Babraham Institute have discovered a completely new mechanism behind the development of a certain type of leukaemia, according to research published today in the online edition of 'Nature Immunology'. more..	11/07/10
	Optibrium secures 25 accounts in first year of business Optibrium, a provider of software solutions for drug discovery, celebrates two significant milestones: its first year of trading and signing its 25th customer. more..	09/07/10
	Your opportunity to attract investment and media coverage Early stage and pre-spinout companies will have the opportunity to talk to the technology media and potential investors at the Meerkats and Avatars event, being organised by the St John’s Innovation Centre in September. Enterprise Manager Janette Pallas is keen to reach as many entrepreneurs as possible with an invitation to participate. more..	08/07/10
	Granta Park links up with One Nucleus Granta Park has become a corporate sponsor of One Nucleus, the networking organisation for life science and healthcare companies. more..	08/07/10
	PneumaCare helps patients breathe easier Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge will be the first to use the PneumaScan platform, an innovative non-contact approach to the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory disease, developed by PneumaCare Limited. more..	05/07/10
	New blood-test to aid in schizophrenia diagnosis A new blood-test resulting from research at Cambridge University could aid in the early diagnosis of recent-onset schizophrenia – complementing the traditional patient interview-based diagnosis. more..	05/07/10
	Salimetrics Europe to exhibit at STAR 2010 world conference on stress and anxiety research The STAR Conference 2010 will be held at the prestigious National University of Ireland, Galway from 4th to 6th August. Salimetrics will be available to discuss the use of Salivary Assays in all aspects of stress research. more..	02/07/10
	Taylor Vinters first General Counsel Workshop held in Singapore Taylor Vinters first general counsel workshop in Singapore on 30 June attracted over 40 delegates from organisations including Accenture; Gate Gourmet; Prudential Asset Management; Syngenta; UBS and The Singapore Exchange. more..	01/07/10
	Testing pregnant women for smoking? Salimetrics Cotinine saliva assay is the non invasive answer The Government's public health watchdog NICE has recommended that all pregnant women should be tested for smoking so that the NHS can intervene and help them quit. Salimetrics' minimally invasive Saliva Assay technology could be the answer and would allow for Progesterone levels to be tested from the same saliva samples. more..	30/06/10
	Eagle Genomics offers bioinformatics services to OneNucleus members Eagle Genomics, a bioinformatics software company specialising in genomic data management and integration through the use of open-source solutions, is a formal Support Supplier to OneNucleus - the newly created regional organisation created by merging ERBI and the London Biotechnology Network. more..	30/06/10
	Sensor100 aims at commercial development of bio- and chemo- sensors A new initiative, Sensor100, to expedite commercial development of bio- and chemo- sensors through the Internet has been started. In its first pahase Sensor100 intends to form a global network of those active in sensor research, development and commercialisation and to profile leading centres of activity. more..	29/06/10
	Two centre clinical study confirms 24sure performance An independent study answers one of the most pressing questions in assisted reproduction: How can we improve the success rate of IVF treatments in women of advanced maternal age? more..	29/06/10
	Innomech teams up with biotechnology company for end-of-line test systems One of the world’s leading biotechnology groups has appointed Witchford-based GB Innomech (Innomech) to develop a sophisticated, automated end-of-line testing system for a new drug delivery pen. more..	28/06/10
	Green energy from algae Visitors to this year’s Royal Society Summer Exhibition will have a chance to discover how scientists from the University of Cambridge are studying ways to harness algae as a renewable energy source. more..	28/06/10
	Babraham researchers take science to the Southbank's Festival of Science & Arts Scientists from the Babraham Institute presented their research at the Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition, which opened last Friday in London at the Royal Festival Hall. more..	25/06/10
	Growing biotech company moves to Colworth Science Park Biotech company, Biocontrol Ltd, which is working to develop the biological answer to antibiotic resistance, has moved in at Colworth Science Park, relocating its research facility from Nottingham. more..	25/06/10
	Colworth Science Park lays foundations for new enterprise hub Construction work is underway on The Exchange - Bedfordshire’s new enterprise hub at Colworth Science Park, which is being developed by Unilever and leading research and business space provider Goodman. more..	25/06/10
	TGAC awaits delivery of its first Illumina HiSeq 2000 The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) is pleased to announce that it will be taking delivery shortly of its first Illumina HiSeq 2000 and is now planning collaborative projects to utilise the capabilities of this new high throughput sequencing system. more..	24/06/10
	Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE) is still recruiting! Cambridge University Entrepreneurs was founded 11 years ago amd has since evolved to become a key part of the University's ecosystem for supporting and accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation. It is seeking motivated, committed and creative individuals for various leadership positions. more..	21/06/10
	1000 Genomes Project releases data from pilot projects on path to providing database for 2,500 human genomes The 1000 Genomes Project, an international public-private consortium to build the most detailed map of human genetic variation to date, announces the completion of three pilot projects and the deposition of the final resulting data in freely available public databases for use by the research community. more..	21/06/10
	Strem UK signs agreement with Catalyx Nanotech Strem Chemicals, Inc, a Cambridge based manufacturer of specialty chemicals for research and development, announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Catalyx Nanotech to make Stacked Graphene NanoFibers (SGNF) available for R&D purposes. more..	17/06/10
	New Cambridge Consultants platform brings mobile health one step closer New platform unveiled at Continua Summer Summit 16-18 June 2010 more..	17/06/10
	The recipe for life is revealed as the most important UK discovery A poll of UK academics – including representatives from Anglia Ruskin University - released this week has revealed that DNA is considered to be the most important discovery made by their peers. The poll was carried out to mark Universities Week, (14-20 June). more..	17/06/10
	New double beam UV-Vis spectrophotometers from Biochrom Biochrom now offers high performance, double beam and variable bandwidth UV-Vis spectrophotometers as part of the popular Biochrom Libra range. Application-led design with colour touch screens and USB data port means each instrument can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of a wide range of academic, research, or industry applications.. more..	14/06/10
	PPD Rated One of Top CROs in Europe in 2010 Company earns number two ranking in CenterWatch's European site survey more..	11/06/10
	i-Teams scores university hat-trick as scheme expands A scheme which provides budding entrepreneurs with a real-life experience of turning ideas into business opportunities is expanding to other universities. more..	10/06/10
	Pebble Bay joins National Microelectronics Institute Pebble Bay have announced that they have joined the National Microelectronics Institute seeking to share knowledge and expertise with the wider Embedded Systems Industry. more..	10/06/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 10th June 2010 Friends of the Earth are vehemently opposed to GM crops. How credible are their arguments? more..	10/06/10
	Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE) is recruiting! Cambridge University Entrepreneurs was founded 11 years ago amd has since evolved to become a key part of the University's ecosystem for supporting and accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation. It is seeking motivated, committed and creative individuals for various leadership positions. more..	09/06/10
	Salimetrics Europe to exhibit at ISSSMC Sports Conference, Newcastle The International Sports Science, Sports Medicine Conference will deliver a full three day programme with expert speakers at Northumbria University 19 to 21 August 2010. more..	08/06/10
	Reflections on making better use of time and resources Simplifying and streamlining the way teams work is one of the four areas that RiverRhee Consulting is focusing on. Elisabeth Goodman, Principal Consultant, summarises some of her recent writings and papers on this topic. more..	07/06/10
	Pfizer extends field of use for Cambridge-developed antibody engineering technology A field-specific licence for an antibody engineering technology developed at the University of Cambridge has been extended to all fields with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. more..	07/06/10
	Doing business in the US? La Playa offer white paper as helping hand For science and technology companies, the US market offers the potential of huge rewards - but it’s not without risk. It’s more important than ever to understand the insurance implications when planning to take your products and services across the Atlantic. more..	04/06/10
	TMC Fertility to offer 24sure to IVF patients in Malaysia and South East Asia TMC Fertility Centre, Malaysia’s leading centre for assisted reproductive technology (ART), has announced it plans to offer BlueGnome’s 24sure aneuploidy screening platform to patients with a history of recurrent miscarriage or failed IVF cycles. more..	04/06/10
	KISS Communications receives praise for One Nucleus rebrand The eagerly anticipated rebrand for One Nucleus, formerly known as ERBI, was announced at the 12th Annual Conference after months of lively speculation and discussion. CEO, Harriet Fear revealed the new name, ‘One Nucleus’ to hundreds of delegates from the pharmaceutical, biotech, life science, and academic world. more..	03/06/10
	Surgical and medtech experts say reimbursement system is stunting minimally invasive surgery (MIS) market growth A new Cambridge Consultants report looks at the future of the $15 billion MIS market and points out flaws in the current system that discourages innovation. more..	03/06/10
	ERBI unveils new name and brand identity: One Nucleus ERBI, the not-for-profit membership company for international life science and healthcare businesses, today unveiled its new name and brand identity – One Nucleus – at the opening of its 12th annual Conference at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Cambridge. more..	02/06/10
	Babraham’s 7th Biotechnology Investment Forum fosters finance opportunities Babraham Bioscience Technologies (BBT) held its seventh Biotechnology Investment Forum (BIF) this week at the Babraham Research Campus, bringing together 15 early-stage biomedical ventures from across the UK with over 30 biotechnology-focused investor groups. more..	28/05/10
	Step 2010: Step forward to find new talent Applications are now open for Anglia Ruskin University's Step Programme 2010. Every year, Step places hundreds of highly motivated students with small and medium-sized enterprises to undertake business projects during their eight-week summer vacation. more..	28/05/10
	Cambridge researcher gets green light for while-you-wait Hep B test A ‘dipstick’ test that detects Hepatitis B within 30 minutes – and could be used in some of the world’s poorest countries – has been given the green light for use in the European Union. more..	27/05/10
	Babraham scientists awarded £900k grant to boost understanding of epigenetics Scientists at the Babraham Institute have been awarded funding to further their internationally-leading research in epigenetic regulation in partnership with CellCentric, the biotechnology company focused on epigenetics. more..	27/05/10
	Next-generation disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer’s Senexis has identified drug candidates from novel chemical series that have potential as disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. This milestone secures the drawdown of a further tranche of funding from the Wellcome Trust to support pre-clinical development of the most promising candidates. more..	25/05/10
	Salimetrics founder Prof Douglas Granger joins the faculty of John Hopkins University School of Nursing Salimetrics founder Prof Douglas Granger has joined the faculty of John Hopkins University School of Nursing. He will establish and direct the Centre for Interdisciplinary Salivary Bioscience Research, leading to the discovery of new salivary analytes. more..	25/05/10
	Royal Society announces new Fellows Seven Cambridge researchers are among the 44 new Fellows announced by the Royal Society this week. more..	25/05/10
	Discovery Fund makes its latest investment The Discovery Fund recently made its second investment in a new University spin-out which is developing water droplets that serve as ‘miniature test tubes’. more..	24/05/10
	Tap into the global sports industry at 7th Annual Technology Ventures Conference How can your company tap into the £1.7 billion worth of contracts allocated for the London 2012 Olympics and the £160 billion global sports industry? more..	24/05/10
	Babraham scientist elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society Professor Wolf Reik Head of the Laboratory of Developmental Genetics and Imprinting at the Babraham Institute has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. Professor Reik is a world leading authority in the field of epigenetics. more..	21/05/10
	2nd European microfluidics consortium launches The Centre for Business Innovation proudly announced the launch of its second consortium of European companies seeking to grow the market for microfluidics enabled solutions. more..	21/05/10
	TiGenix provides business and financial update Leuven (BELGIUM) – May 19, 2010 – TiGenix (NYSE EURONEXT: TIG) gives a business and financial update as of March 31, 2010. more..	20/05/10
	Lumora appoints new Chief Marketing Officer Cambridge Enterprise portfolio company Lumora Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Weinberger as Chief Marketing Officer. more..	20/05/10
	'Partner with experience' Melbourn Scientific advises at ERBI Are biotech companies missing out on cost-saving wisdom? more..	20/05/10
	Vet School wins major international award Researchers at Cambridge University's Department of Veterinary Medicine have won a major international award for developing a new way to study respiratory diseases in cattle and other species without having to use live animals. more..	19/05/10
	National Institute of Standards and Technology to use 3D Biotek's 3D scaffold product as basis for a reference material Available through Stratech Scientific, 3D Biotek’s 3D Insert™-PCL will now be used as a reference by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the development of 3D scaffolds-based systems. more..	18/05/10
	Biochrom selects Orgscale's HR application suite Orgscale, the web-based HR information system, announces it has been selected by Biochrom Ltd of Cambridge, based on the Cambridge Science Park. Biochrom manufactures high quality scientific instruments and employs over 75 people, in both office and production line. environments. more..	18/05/10
	Babraham scientist receives accolade from the Biochemical Society Professor Sir Michael Berridge, FRS, Emeritus Fellow at the Babraham Institute, has been awarded the prestigious Biochemical Society Award for 2011 for his pioneering work in the field of cell signalling. more..	18/05/10
	Researching steroid hormones? Use Testosterone from saliva If you are researching or diagnosing steroid hormones, Salimetrics, world leader in salivary assay technology, will guide you through the process of utilising Testosterone determination in saliva. Talk to Salimetrics about this minimally invasive approach to your research. more..	18/05/10
	Pharma industry enters critical phase as patent cliff looms large, hastening consolidation The looming patent cliff facing major pharmaceutical companies is pushing the industry into a critical phase in terms of drug innovation and consolidation, according to the latest annual life sciences research from Marks & Clerk, the international intellectual property group. more..	18/05/10
	Bioscience NEDs launches to help emerging businesses drive growth A new company which will help emerging life science businesses find Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Non-Executive Chairmen (NECs) has been launched in the East of England. more..	18/05/10
	World-leading cancer genome expert appointed new Director of Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute The Wellcome Trust has announced the appointment of Professor Mike Stratton as the new Director of the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. more..	18/05/10
	ERBI appoints KISS Communications to its support supplier list KISS Communications, one of the East of England’s leading integrated marketing agencies, has been appointed to ERBI’s support supplier list. more..	17/05/10
	Hydrator technology improves air quality for critically ill Technologists working at Cambridge Design Partnership have made a breakthrough with Hydrator, a new humidification technology which is aimed at reducing Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, an illness that kills up to 10,000 patients in Intensive Care Units (ICU) every year in the UK. Clinicians working with the team are delighted with progress. more..	17/05/10
	Researching reproductive biology? Use Estradiol from Saliva Salimetrics salivary hormone assay kits such as Estradiol, Estrone, Estriol and Progesterone are a minimally invasive tool for reproductive biology research. Salimetrics, world leader in salivary assays, will guide you though the analytical process and advise on your study. more..	17/05/10
	Measuring athletic performance or wellbeing? use Secretory IgA from saliva If you are involved in athletic performance, Salimetrics, the world leader in salivary assay technology, will guide you though the process of utilising Secretory IgA, Testosterone, Progesterone and Cortisol determination in saliva. Talk to Salimetrics about this minimally invasive approach to your research more..	17/05/10
	Researching the psychobiology of stress? Use DHEA from saliva If you are researching or diagnosing stress / puberty, Salimetrics, world leader in salivary assay technology, will guide you through the process of using DHEA determination in saliva. Talk to Salimetrics about this minimally invasive approach to your research. more..	17/05/10
	Measuring stress levels? Use cortisol from saliva If you are researching or diagnosing stress, Salimetrics, world leader in salivary assay technology, will guide you through the process of utilising cortisol determination in saliva. Talk to Salimetrics about this minimally invasive approach to your research. more..	17/05/10
	Eagle Genomics Ltd and the John Innes Centre enter into collaboration on TraitTag Eagle Genomics Ltd, in close collaboration with Martin Trick and Ian Bancroft from the John Innes Centre, have signed a collaboration agreement to establish a commercial service for a new plant breeding research technology, TraitTag. more..	13/05/10
	Accelrys launches Pipeline Pilot 8.0 to enable the scientific enterprise Leading informatics platform enhanced to support larger numbers of scientists, streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and reduce associated operating costs. more..	12/05/10
	'Genuine products, genuine benefits: Point of Purchase technologies' Why do people buy fake goods? How can manufacturers protect their brands? The inaugural meeting of Cambridge Network's Consumer Products & Supply special interest group on Wednesday 26 May will tackle such issues and discuss how products can be authenticated, tagged and tracked to prevent counterfeiting at all points in the supply chain. more..	11/05/10
	Scientists discover five new genetic sites that increase breast cancer risk Scientists have found five new regions of the genome that increase a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer by between six and 16 per cent, according to a study in 'Nature Genetics' this week. more..	11/05/10
	Lauterbach and IAR collaborate to run advanced debugging workshop at UK Embedded Masterclass Two of the world's leading software debug tool companies have agreed to collaborate on a half-day workshop at this year's hi-tech developers' event, The Embedded Masterclass. more..	10/05/10
	Deloitte: Global economic downturn likely to change face of life sciences industries for years to come Curbing costs in response to the global economic downturn, as well as the continuing capital crunch, is likely to have a long-term impact on the life sciences industries, according to a new white paper released by business advisory firm Deloitte. more..	07/05/10
	A new international life science super cluster Marks & Clerk LLP and Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLP would like to congratulate ERBI and the London Biotechnology Network (LBN) on their merger, resulting in the creation of a new international life science super cluster. more..	06/05/10
	Trio of lettings at Granta Park A total of 15,500 sq ft of lab and office space has been let at Granta Park in the last month. more..	06/05/10
	DPMS supports innovation in mediscience through awards sponsorship Design Portfolio Marketing Services, one of the UK's leading corporate reporting agencies specialising in annual reports and online investor relations, announces its sponsorship of the 2010 Best Technology Award at the 2010 European Mediscience Awards Dinner. more..	06/05/10
	Copytrax to demonstrate digital screen printing technology at hi-tech developers event Cambridge based digital print developers, Copytrax, have announced that they will be demonstrating the new Copytrax PrintMaster at the Embedded Masterclass in Canbridge tomorrow (Thursday May 6th). more..	05/05/10
	Sign up now for charity golf day Participants are being sought for the annual Campod corporate golf day on 16 June, a charity event sponsored by Granta Park. more..	04/05/10
	Embedded engineers explore Linux at UK Embedded Masterclass For the third year running, the UK Embedded Masterclass will be running a half-day workshop that offers an "Introduction to Embedded Linux". more..	04/05/10
	Strem Chemicals qualifies for Chemstewards' Hhghest ranking More SOCMA member facilities qualify for Chemstewards’ highest ranking more..	03/05/10
	ERBI and London Biotechnology Network announce merger ERBI, the not-for-profit membership company for international life science and healthcare companies, and the London Biotechnology Network (LBN), the business network for London-based life science organisations, have today announced a merger. more..	30/04/10
	Engineers to vote at next week's Embedded Systems event In an effort to raise the standard of presentations at events like next week's Embedded Masterclass, the organisers have not only banned PowerPoint but have also offered a prize for the best presentation, voted for by the engineers themeselves. more..	29/04/10
	Senexis launches new website Senexis announced today that it has launched its new website to provide information on the company’s orally bioavailable compounds for the potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. more..	27/04/10
	Healthcare special interest group explores 'Home healthcare and long-term conditions' 'Home healthcare and long-term conditions' is the subject of discussions at Cambridge Network’s Healthcare special interest group meeting next Wednesday 28th April (5.30pm - 9.00pm at Philips Research, 101 Cambridge Science Park). more..	23/04/10
	Melbourn launches new aerosol characterisation service Domestic and personal healthcare aerosol manufacturers offered hazard analysis. more..	23/04/10
	Meet Stratech Scientific at the 7th Forum of European Neuroscience in Amsterdam Stratech Scientific will be attending the 7th Forum of European Neuroscience (FENS) in Amsterdam from July 3rd – 7th, 2010. Find the company on stand 436 with information and advice on its ever expanding selection of antibodies, proteins/peptides and kits specifically for neuroscience research. more..	23/04/10
	PA Consulting talk on the Revolution in Healthcare: technology trends Kevin Deane, expert in Healthcare Technology and Innovation at PA Consulting Group will talk on The Revolution in Healthcare - Future Technology Trends at MedTec UK on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 (10.15hrs) at the Birmingham NEC. more..	23/04/10
	Cambridge Bioscience partners with California cell company DV Biologics Cambridge Bioscience today announced its appointment as the new European Distributor for DV Biologics LLC, (Costa Mesa, CA, USA). more..	22/04/10
	Business angel investment is the critical success factor The East of England needs more business angels to support innovation in the region and secure our competitive edge. The last in a series of business angel awareness events will take place on 29 April 2010 to coincide with the launch of an angel co-investment loan fund. more..	22/04/10
	Engineers from across the UK to visit Cambridge technology event The organisers of the high-tech developers event, The Embedded Masterclass 2010 have announced that over 130 engineers have so far registered to attend this year's two-day event. The Embedded Masterclass is to be held near Cambridge on 6th May and then again in Reading on 11th May. more..	22/04/10
	PEM Corporate Finance advises on management buyout of Molecular Dimensions Tony Savill CEO of Suffolk based Molecular Dimensions is delighted to announce that he has acquired the business through an amicable management buyout from existing shareholders. more..	22/04/10
	UK technology companies invited to take part in nationwide marketing benchmarking study A survey to understand how companies are marketing themselves during the economic recovery is being conducted by Qi3*, with the support of the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). more..	21/04/10
	Book a free Salimetrics Europe half day educational roadshow visit to your university If your University is working with salivary biomarkers, Salimetrics Europe will provide the opportunity for your students to talk "All things Saliva" with the Salimetrics advisory team over coffee and cakes, more..	21/04/10
	Salimetrics Europe exhibits at the FENS Forum of European Neuroscience Salimetrics Europe will be located on stand 436 at the prestigious FENS Forum of European Neuroscience, Amsterdam July 3-7, 2010, covering all aspects of Neuroscience Research. more..	15/04/10
	Salimetrics salivary assay training days offer insight for researchers If you are involved in research or diagnostic work that involves the analysis of saliva then you should consider booking a one day Salimetrics Training Day in Cambridge. Courses are relaxed, informal and contain a high practical content, normally based upon Cortisol; other analytes will be offered if requested. more..	13/04/10
	Bionovate Ltd secure EFG funding from NatWest Bionovate Ltd, a bioscience company specialising in the development of novel biologically active products and technology derived from naturally occurring marine sources such as Green Lipped Mussels, has received a welcome boost after securing a £75,000 funding package as part of the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (EFG) from NatWest more..	12/04/10
	Electionday sees high-tech developers' event in Cambridge This year's high-tech developer's conference, the Embedded Masterclass, is to take place in Cambridge on the same day as the general election. more..	12/04/10
	TGen Drug Development (TD2) partners with Horizon Discovery to offer an integrated personalised medicine service A strategic alliance announced today between TGen Drug Development (TD2) and Horizon Discovery Limited will significantly advance personalised medicine. The alliance aims to define the future of oncology drug development. more..	12/04/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 9th April 2010 A critique of the peer review process: a flawed system but the best we have. more..	09/04/10
	Embedded Masterclass explores multicore options and challenges Presentation will outline some of the technical challenges associated with the design of multicore based embedded systems more..	08/04/10
	Horizon wins new business awards and provides realisation for early investors Cambridge Enterprise portfolio company Horizon Discovery was the recipient of two business awards recently, being named the region's “Killer Technology” company at the East of England Business Awards, as well as the “Business Innovation of the Year” at the 'Cambridge News' Business Excellence Awards. more..	02/04/10
	Open Innovation experts to share insights at Cambridge event The University of Cambridge’s Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) has confirmed the programme for its two Open Innovation workshops later this month. more..	01/04/10
	Anthias Consulting training courses get top marks Anthias Consulting has been rated 5/5 by recent gas chromatography training course attendees. more..	30/03/10
	42 Technology designs novel surgical toolset for TiGenix 42 Technology (42T) has helped to design and develop a new arthroscopic surgical toolset for TiGenix Ltd in readiness for the phased European launch of a new collagen-based biomaterial later this year. more..	29/03/10
	ERBI moves to Granta Park, Cambridge ERBI, the not-for-profit membership company for international life science and healthcare companies, has moved offices to the former library in the UCB Building on Granta Park. more..	29/03/10
	Working together - Global Regulatory Services (GRS) and GlaxoSmithKline Global Regulatory Services (GRS), a provider of solutions to the life sciences, is proud to have established a long-term working relationship with the multi-national pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline. more..	29/03/10
	Lauterbach and IAR collaborate to run advanced debugging workshop at UK Embedded Masterclass Workshop will explore the latest developments in debug technology and explain a number of debugging techniques and the technology behind the tools. more..	29/03/10
	DNA sequencing pioneer is Innovator of the Year 2010 Cambridge Professor Shankar Balasubramanian has been named Innovator of the Year by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). more..	26/03/10
	Breakthroughs with sensing in the human body Holst Centre and others are working on body area networking to monitor vital signs, control drug delivery according to need and otherwise progress towards bionic man and woman and care of the disabled and elderly, writes Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx. more..	25/03/10
	ERBI appoints KISS Communications as marketing partner KISS Communications, one of the East of England’s leading integrated marketing agencies, has been appointed by networking organisation ERBI as its marketing partner. more..	25/03/10
	Melbourn wins award for anticipating customer needs Melbourn Scientific wins Barclays Commercial Bank Award. more..	25/03/10
	High-tech crime fighters get business boost from i-Teams A new forensic science technique which could revolutionise the way police forces detect illegal drugs has been given a business boost. more..	24/03/10
	Embedded Masterclass to address 'software quality' in embedded systems One of the key presentations at this year's ‘Embedded Masterclass’ hi-tech developers’ event will explore the tools and methodology that are required to develop reliable and effective software for embedded systems. more..	24/03/10
	Cambridge Consultants helping medical device trials employ Bayesian statistical analysis Cambridge Consultants, a leading technology product design and development firm, has announced it is to offer a new consultancy service for medical device clinical trials, saving clients both time and money through a more effective method of analysing trial data. more..	23/03/10
	Vet School Hospital shows teamwork at its best A young dog hit by a car and left for dead has been ‘rebuilt’ by a team of 40 vets, nurses and students in the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital in Cambridge. more..	23/03/10
	SiGNa and Strem announce partnership on stabilized sodium and sodium-potassium alloy products Strem Chemicals, Inc, a manufacturer of specialty chemicals for research and development in the US and UK, announced that it has entered into a partnership with SiGNa Chemistry, Inc., a developer of stabilized reactive metals for safer, more efficient industrial chemistry. more..	22/03/10
	Indian stem cell companies explore collaborative opportunities with Cambridge The Babraham Research Campus this week hosted a delegation of Indian stem cell companies, organised by the East of England Stem Cell Network (EESCN) and UKTI. more..	19/03/10
	Team Consulting invests in Oval Medical Leading medical technology firm Team Consulting has joined the consortium of investors that is providing seed funding to Oval Medical Technologies, a developer of proprietary medical pre-filled syringes and autoinjectors. more..	19/03/10
	Informed choice – new website tool from Biochrom finds the ideal spectrophotometer for you Selecting a spectrophotometer has never been easier as Biochrom launches its new user-friendly guided navigation as part of the company website, to help customers choose the ideal Biochrom spectrophotometer for their application. more..	19/03/10
	Retained search: it doesn’t need to take so long! Remtec completes another senior retained search assignment in less than eight weeks. more..	19/03/10
	Pebble Bay takes the lead in USB driver development UK based embedded systems experts Pebble Bay have recently announced the successful completion of a number of projects relating to the development of USB drivers for a diverse range of systems. more..	19/03/10
	'Transfer the contents of a DVD in 4 seconds!' A presentation at the forthcoming Embedded Masterclass 2010 will explain how recent advances in debug technology work and how they can improve the quality and delivery time of microprocessor based embedded systems. more..	18/03/10
	Major new research effort targets key pig diseases A consortium of researchers in Cambridge and London has been awarded a £5 million grant from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to develop a way of diagnosing and preventing respiratory diseases in pigs. more..	18/03/10
	Metal pressing firm remains upbeat and optimistic Ladbrook expands its capabilities in order to help beat recession. more..	17/03/10
	Horizon secures licence from University of Minnesota to 50 new X-MAN cell lines relating to DNA damage repair Horizon Discovery today announced it has secured worldwide exclusive rights to a panel of new human isogenic cell models of DNA damage repair developed by Professor Eric A. Hendrickson at the University of Minnesota, using its proprietary GENESIS platform. more..	16/03/10
	Put a new spring in your business Technology Companies are invited to take a fresh look at their Market and Product Strategy, by participating in the eponymous course on Wednesday 24th March, offerd by Cambridge Marketing College. more..	16/03/10
	Marks & Clerk speaking at the 6th annual BioProcess International event Simon Portman, Managing Associate of Marks & Clerk Solicitors LLP's Cambridge office, will be speaking at the sixth annual BioProcess International event in Vienna this year. more..	15/03/10
	A tribute to Professor Leena Peltonen-Palotie: 1952-2010 Professor Leena Peltonen-Palotie, Head of Human Genetics at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, passed away on 11 March 2010 at her home in Finland after a long and characteristically courageous battle with cancer. She was 57. more..	12/03/10
	New developments available from Strem UK SiGNa and Strem announce partnership on stabilized sodium and sodium-potassium alloy products, now available from Strem's Cambridge UK branch. more..	12/03/10
	Technology workshops prove a big success with hi-tech engineers Embedded Masterclass half-day technology workshop bookings are on track to be double that of last year. more..	12/03/10
	Marks & Clerk presenting at China Healthcare & Life Science event Dr Barbara Fleck, Patent Attorney at Marks & Clerk LLP's Cambridge office, will be speaking at the Opportunities in China Healthcare & Life Science event on 17th March. more..	12/03/10
	Scientific Alliance newsletter 12th March 2010 The first GM crop to be approved for cultivation in the EU for 12 years - an industrial starch potato - has been given the green light. What might this mean for the future of crop biotechnology in Europe? more..	12/03/10
	Exploring genetic effects in cells Researchers report the most extensive and comprehensive study of the impact of genetic variations on gene activity. The study uses RNA sequencing at an unprecedented resolution to reveal genetic effects in cellular processes. more..	11/03/10
	Melbourn Scientific applies Morphologi G3 to pre-formulation Melbourn Scientific is the first contract research organisation to offer Malvern's award winning image processing technology. more..	11/03/10
	Meeting facilities are hub of bio science community Six months after it started offering meeting facilities at its new Riverside development, Granta Park has become the hub of the local bio science community for workshops, meetings and networking events. more..	11/03/10
	Novel syringe demonstrates cost benefits of sustainable product design Cambridge Consultants has unveiled an innovative concept for a high-quality prefilled syringe, cutting the volume of a typical pack in half. more..	09/03/10
	Abcam posts excellent set of interim results Abcam plc, the rapidly growing bioscience company which markets antibodies via its own online catalogue, has announced its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2009. They show a sales increase of 37.8 percent to £31.8m, with pre-tax profits up by 64 percent to £11.2m. more..	09/03/10
	Cambridge companies are the greatest, so tell your customers, prospects and stakeholders Most companies wish they communicated more regularly and more effectively with customers, prospects and stakeholders. A new initiative aims to help Cambridge companies do just that. more..	09/03/10
	PiR Group and Heritage Partners International announce agreement to work in partnership PiR Group will represent Heritage Partners International in the UK and Ireland and Heritage Partners International will represent PiR Group in the US and Canada for executive search services. more..	08/03/10
	China’s Year of the Tiger opens the door to new opportunities Being a “metal” year, 2010 is anticipated to bring particular success to industries such as banking, machinery and high-tech, as well as remaining an encouraging time for “earth” sectors such as mining, utilities and insurance. more..	05/03/10
	Genzyme enables creation of key clinical academic post Global biotechnology company Genzyme has made a generous benefaction to endow a key clinical academic post at the University of Cambridge. more..	05/03/10
	EPO enlarged Board of Appeal announces the end of Swiss form claims In Decision G02/08 issued recently, the enlarged Board of Appeal of the European Patent Office (EPO) has decided that Swiss-form claims will in future no longer be permitted. more..	03/03/10
	Nafield Properties secures further letting at Broers Building, Cambridge Nafield Properties (a joint venture between Turnstone Estates and Burall Developments) has secured a further letting at its recently launched Broers Building, an office and R&D development which is part of the Hauser Forum at the West Cambridge Research and Development Park at the University of Cambridge. more..	03/03/10

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