Could new implants treat depression, dementia and chronic pain?

Janine Machin, Technology correspondent, BBC News writes:  Tiny electronic implants have already transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, from pacemakers that control heart conditions to cochlear implants that improve hearing.Now a partnership of people from the health, science and business sectors in Cambridge has been awarded millions of pounds to fast-track radical…

Cambridge on song as ARIA orchestrates brain health revolution

Tony Quested, Business Weekly writes: A large cohort spanning the Cambridge life sciences, technology and business worlds has announced a multi-million-pound, three-year collaboration with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the UK Government’s new research funding agency.

Milner Therapeutics Institute joins Cambridge-ARIA collaboration to create new technologies for transforming brain health

The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) has joined a three-year collaboration with the science funding agency ARIA and multiple Cambridge partners.

Calluna Pharma appoints Mark Gaffney as Chief Executive Officer and Mark Altmeyer as Independent Chair of the Board

Executive appointments will drive growth strategy and progression of clinical pipeline

More on Microfluidic Embedded Electronics Manufacturing

IPFL recently developed a sophisticated component that integrates embedded electronics within a microfluidic system using advanced micro 3D printing technology. Leveraging BMF’s 10µm and 2µm resolution systems, IPFL produced an intricate connector that seamlessly joins two bioreactors, utilizing copper-infused BIO resin for enhanced conductivity and mechanical strength. This project highlights…

Maximizing the impact of chronic condition data collection

In the realm of healthcare, chronic conditions pose significant challenges for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers alike. Effective management of chronic conditions requires a nuanced understanding of disease progression, treatment responses, and patient experiences. Data collection plays a pivotal role in this endeavor, offering invaluable insights that can inform clinical decision…

Whole brain connectome of fruit fly is most complex brain ever mapped

The whole brain connectome of the Drosophila fruit fly is the first complete synaptic resolution wiring map of the brain of an adult animal capable of complex behaviours.

Mosaic Therapeutics appoints Dr Barry Davies as CSO

Former AstraZeneca Senior Director, Global Project Leader adds significant experience and expertise to leadership team Appointment will drive further development of Mosaic’s targeted oncology combination therapies pipeline and platform

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CrestOptics and Leica Microsystems announce strategic collaboration to expand capabilities of spinning disk microscopy

Collaboration to incorporate CICERO spinning disk imaging unit within THUNDER Imager Cell system New system launched at Neuroscience 2024 (5th-9th October, Chicago, I

Guardtech Group gearing up for Nordics exhibition double at R3 and Tema Renrum

THE GUARDTECH GROUP are all set for an exciting double expo appearance in the Nordics this autumn at the R3 Nordic Annual Symposium & Exhibition in October and Tema Renrum a month later.

A brand-new centre for prosthetic and orthotic patients celebrates its official opening

The Cambridge Prosthetic and Orthotic Service has recently transferred from clinic nine in Addenbrooke's Hospital to a new base outside the City. Find out here what a difference the amazing new facilities and technology will make to patients

ARU collaborates on new childhood cancer project

Scientists will work with Medannex to help accelerate treatment for bone cancer.

Nxera Pharma appoints experienced commercial R&D executive Makoto Sugita as Chief Medical Officer and President of Nxera Pharma Japan

Tokyo, Japan and Cambridge, UK – Nxera Pharma Co., Ltd.  – formerly known as Sosei Group or Sosei Heptares – announces the appointment of Dr. Makoto Sugita, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, as President of Nxera Pharma Japan, and Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Nxera Pharma.

Jade Brennan joins Salus Wellness

Salus Wellness are happy to announce that Jade Brennan has joined Salus Wellness this month. Jade is a Permanent Makeup Artist specialising in services to create natural enhancements to the eyebrows, lips and eyes.

H.E.L Group introduces iso-BTC e to advance semiconductor technologies

New specialized isothermal calorimeter enables direct measurement of heat dissipation and optimization of thermal management and design

Challenges and advances in asthma treatment

An In-depth Conversation with Dr. Andrew Potter of Whaddon Medical Centre

Milton Keynes University Hospital purchases second Versius system to bring robotic MAS to more patients

CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced that Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (MKUH) have installed their second Versius Surgical Robotic System.

Yourgene Health and Genetix launch first local non-invasive prenatal testing service in Colombia

Genetix will utilise Yourgene Health’s IONA Nx NIPT Workflow to deliver first NIPT service in region Service offers safe, fast and accurate prenatal testing to expectant parents

Manchester, UK, and Bogotá, Colombia, 2 October 2024:

Celebrating the Cambridge Tech Week Innovation Alley Award winners

We’re delighted to share news and reactions from our Cambridge Tech Week Innovation Alley Award winners for ‘Start-Up of the Year’ and the ‘People’s Choice’ Awards.

Nuclera strengthens team with three key appointments

Dr Gordon McInroy appointed as COO, Dr Tobias Ost as SVP Product Development, and Charu Maini as SVP of People

ERS Genomics and Université de Montréal sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

License agreement provides Université de Montréal access to CRISPR gene editing technology for use across its platform services

ESMO 2024 review: Improving patient survival through innovations in oncology

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2024 was held in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together the global oncology community to share the latest data, innovations, and advancements in cancer care.

Inspiration, innovation, insights, impact, and collaboration – key takeaways from Cambridge Tech Week 2024

Cambridge Tech Week 2024 (CTW24), held from September 9 to 13, closed on a high, with young talents engaging with the dynamic Cambridge tech ecosystem, fuelling their tech aspirations.

Sphere Fluidics announces Cyto-Mine Chroma to accelerate and streamline workflows across expanded applications in biotherapeutic discovery and development

Next generation of industry-leading Cyto-Mine platform will offer new capabilities to optimize single-cell analysis workflow efficiency Opens up new, multiplexed assays and applications for antibody discovery and cell line development, and allows entry into

Know your customer: strategic considerations for AI-powered provider segmentation

Published in Life Science Leader, CRA’s Robert Broadnax, Eddie Li and Brian Carpenter co-authored an article “Know Your Customer: Strategic Considerations for AI-Powered Provider Segmentation,” focused on the strategic considerations for drug manufacturers in developing an AI-powered provider seg