Sphere Fluidics rebrands to Sphere Bio
Supports Company’s global commercial growth, driven by customer demand for integrated life sciences tools and solutions
Cambridge Innovation Capital launches £100m Opportunity Fund
Aviva Investors and British Patient Capital lead investment into new growth fund addressing the UK’s scale-up funding gap.
Nuclera appoints Seth Benson as Chief Financial Officer
Appointment to drive commercial growth of eProtein Discovery and support strategic expansion
A design for Life Science: scoping out your cleanroom construction project with the Guardtech Group
Suffolk contamination control specialists have fleshed out some critical early stages advice for clients looking to start a new cleanroom build
Sortera Bio spins out of the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology to pioneer new frontiers in biologics discovery
New UK-based biotechnology company launched to realise therapeutic potential of deep screening technology developed at the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB).
Epitopea announces license and research collaboration agreement with MSD to identify cryptigenTM tumor-specific antigens
Epitopea, a transatlantic cancer immunotherapeutics company developing accessible, off-the-shelf RNA-based immunotherapies, announces a license and research collaboration agreement with MSD (tradename of Merck & Co.
Sapio Sciences expands leadership team to drive growth
Mike Hampton Joins as Chief Commercial Officer, and New Scientific Office Strengthens Sapio’s AI-Driven Lab Informatics Leadership
Personalising the patient experience
Co-authored by Jose Maria (Chema) Guido Avila, Sanofi
Shift Bioscience establishes North American facilities to expand capabilities of AI-powered virtual cell technology
Head of Machine Learning, Lucas Camillo, to lead team with Professor Bo Wang, University of Toronto, appointed as Senior AdvisorExpansion into global AI hub to accelerate growth of IP portfolio and progress toward key technical milestones
Nuclera appoints William J. Kullback as Non-Executive Director
Appointment of leading financial executive supports continued commercial development Current CFO at Telesis Bio, former CFO of BioLegend Inc.Cambridge, UK, 18 February 2025: Nuclera, the biotechnology company accelerating protein
First UK pilot study into vision and hearing health comes to Cambridge
Residents of Cambridge are encouraged to join a pioneering study that will, for the first time, provide comprehensive data on the UK’s vision and hearing health.
Global Mutual presses ahead with first phase of refurbishment at Riverlabs, its 440,000 sq ft life science campus in Ware
Intelligent upgrade of existing, purpose-built laboratory spaces will be available for occupation from Q3, 2025.
CPFT psychologist wins international award for research
Psychologist Dr Ratko Radakovic has received an international award and recognition for his outstanding research in ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control.
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson visits Cambridge West to see innovation in action
Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson visited Cambridge West to see first-hand how it is evolving.
Why you’re dissatisfied with life (and what to do about it)
Møller Institute associate, Stephen Bruyant-Langer, explores the issue of work-life-balance and the challenge high achieving individuals have in finding sustainable happiness. Stephen as a top executive coach, headhunter, economist, marketeer, author, lecturer, facilitator and keynote speaker – comes with 25 years of experience with executive coaching, 20 years of experience with executive…
Yourgene Health launches IONA Care+ Non-invasive Prenatal Testing Service
Offers expectant parents fully comprehensive prenatal screening test for genetic conditions, including microdeletions
Cresset releases Flare™ V10, the latest update to its agile ligand and structure-based drug design platform, featuring significant scientific enhancements for computational and medicinal chemists
12th February 2025 – Cambridge, UK – Cresset, a leading provider of integrated in silico solutions for small molecule drug discovery announces the release of its Flare platform V10, bringing enhanced scientific features for both computational and medical chemists.
The benefits and challenges of designing and installing a ducted plenum for cleanrooms
A ducted plenum is a crucial component in cleanroom design, ensuring controlled airflow, contamination prevention and compliance with strict industry regulations. While it offers many benefits, it also presents certain challenges that must be carefully considered.
Glox Therapeutics strengthens team appointing Dr Michael Murray as Chair and Dr Nel Moore as Scientific Advisory Board Member
Expanded team to support development and commercialisation of precision antibiotics to help overcome antimicrobial resistance
#21toWatch Innovation Awards 2025 shortlist is announced
The 2025 shortlist for next month’s coveted #21toWatch Awards has been announced, once again spotlighting some of the most inspirational entrepreneurs and game-changing innovations from Cambridge and across the East of England.
Green shoots in science & technology office and laboratory demand
Bidwells maintains position as the most active agency in Cambridge and secures largest transaction since 2021.
China's medical AI evolution: Insights and opportunities for UK-China collaboration in healthcare innovation
China's medical AI landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, offering valuable insights for global healthcare sectors, including the UK. The evolution from an initial "AI doctor replacement" mindset to a more nuanced "AI empowerment" approach highlights a maturing industry that prioritizes augmenting human capabilities rather than replacing them.
More North-South collaboration will strengthen disease surveillance in the UK, South Africa, and the world
The North-South partnership between the Genomic Surveillance Unit (GSU) at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (SU), has received funding under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) UK-SA Health System Strengthening Partnership.
New 2-axis heavy-duty motorized stage series offers precision positioning for large samples
Prior Scientific launches the HT11 Series, a new range of heavy-duty motorized stages designed for whole animal imaging and industrial applications.