AstraZeneca unveils The Hub, a new amenities centre, on Cambridge Biomedical Campus
AstraZeneca has today officially opened The Hub in Cambridge, a purposely designed amenities centre, where employees and the local community can collaborate, socialise and unwind. Located at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC), The Hub offers a wide range of facilities and services, including a day nursery, pre-school, shop, café area and garden that are open to the wider CBC…
DREAM: Develop, Research, Engineer, Assemble and Manufacture with a Guardtech Cleanrooms modular
The Guardtech Group’s more modest modular specialists are helping applications reach new levels with their affordable yet high-quality systems
Innovative bioscience and lifesaving research shine during Mayor's campus visit
Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus to find out more about its contribution to the local economy and its role as the base for world-class healthcare, pioneering bioscience and innovation-led business growth.
Virtual reality helps to alleviate pain and anxiety in palliative patients at Addenbrooke's
Supporters of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust have helped alleviate pain and anxiety in palliative patients being cared for at Addenbrooke's by funding the lease of a virtual reality headset. Now a past patient who used the virtual reality headset has left a donation in her will to fund the purchase of a headset which means many more palliative patients will be able to benefit from using virtual…
Innovative mental health research partnership launches to study new therapies
People across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with severe mental health conditions now have the opportunity to take part in local groundbreaking clinical trials, to assess if empathogens and psychedelics can help people with treatment-resistant conditions.
Survivor David backs ‘Restart a Heart’ campaign
A devoted Cambridge United fan who received life-saving treatment at a packed home match has today applauded a month-long initiative aimed at teaching the public CPR – officially called cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Rehabilitation therapists present their research at international spinal cord conference
CPFT NEWS ARTICLE Two allied health professionals, who joined CPFT’s Cambridge Rehabilitation Unit this year, shared their research on spinal cord injury at the International Spinal Cord Society Annual Meeting last month. Senior Physiotherapist Ishmeet Singh (pictured left) was selected to present his findings from a randomised controlled trial testing how computer-based exergaming can improve…
CUH begins ground-breaking genetic screening for newborn babies
Dozens of babies at the Rosie hospital have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.
Cambridge Network collaborates with ARIA and key partners to accelerate new technologies to revolutionise brain health
Cambridge Network is thrilled to announce its participation in a multi-million-pound, three-year multi-partner programme with the UK Government’s new research funding agency Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). As one of ARIA’s new Activation Partners in the agency’s Scalable Neural Interfaces opportunity space, this collaboration aims to rocket-boost progress on a new generation of…
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 platformC
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, IGuardtech 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