Establishing real-world testing and treatment patterns for EGFR NSCLC patients
Client issue Oncology-focused biotech was looking to establish real-world testing and treatment patterns among EGFR NSCLC patients in US, EU, Japan, and Greater China (mainland, HK, and Taiwan).
Rare Disease: 2023 in Review
As we look back at another busy year for the rare disease (RD) space, we also reflect on the continued growth of CRA’s rare disease capabilities and offerings.
How to start your health journey: key health skills for success
Creative Nutritionist writes...Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a lovely Christmas break.
If you are starting your health journey this January, and you are a bit confused as to what to do- don’t worry! I have you covered.
Prism facilitate sale of Cambridge-based medtech design consultancy
Prism Corporate Broking are pleased to announce that we have facilitated the sale of medtech device design and development consultancy, Springboard Pro Ltd, to leading global healthcare packaging and medical device manufacturers, Sanner GmbH (Sanner Group), a company backed by Europe’s leading healthcare specialist private equity investor, GHO Capital.
Cellular Origins, a TTP Company, establishes Advisory Board of global industry leaders
Renowned experts from across the CGT and robotics industries, Professor John Campbell, Dr Matthew Li, Dr Paul Roberts, and Geoffrey Hodge appointed to provide strategic and technical perspectives
Corazon Health has been re-accredited by the Good Business Charter
Corazon Health has been re-accredited by the Good Business Charter in recognition of responsible business practices.
Evolving business models: Pharmaceutical incubators
As pharmaceutical manufacturers grow, they often pursue external sources of innovation to supplement their own R&D efforts.
AI in drug discovery and development: Will it live up to the hype?
The recent explosion of generative artificial intelligence (AI) has fueled interest in and concern over the use of AI in drug discovery and research and development.
Cuttsy+Cuttsy appoints Harriet Karia as Managing Director
Cambridge, UK — January 2024 — Cuttsy+Cuttsy, a healthcare communication agency, is pleased to announce the appointment of Harriet Karia as its first Managing Director. This move follows a period of substantial growth and is a practical step towards the agency's future plans.
Love Your Liver Awareness Month
Love Your Liver Awareness Month is a campaign run by the British Liver Trust devoted to liver health aiming to put a spotlight on the risk factors of liver disease and the steps people can take to look after their liver.
BioResource-supported study finds ongoing brain injury caused by COVID-19 may not always be detected by routine tests
A new study published in Nature Communications details that markers of brain injury are present in the blood many months after COVID-19 infection, despite inflammation blood tests being normal.
Sanner Group strengthens medical device design and development capabilities with the acquisition of Springboard Pro
Sanner Group, a leading global healthcare packaging manufacturer and medical device Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) has acquired Springboard, a specialist in the design and development of medical devices for regulated markets.
Arecor appoints Dr Helen Parris as Senior Vice President, Commercial And General Manager of Tetris Pharma Ltd
Cambridge, UK - Arecor Therapeutics plc, the biopharmaceutical company advancing today’s therapies to enable healthier lives, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Helen Parris as Senior Vice President, Commercial and General Manager of the Group’s subsidiary company, Tetris Pharma Ltd ("Tetris Pharma”), effective Monday 15 January 2024.
Senior NHS Trust staff amongst first recruits to join new BioResource Centre in Sheffield at launch event
More than 250,000 volunteers across England have already signed up to the national NIHR BioResource, with the new Sheffield BioResource Centre aiming to recruit 800 people a year.
Top tips for presenters: What are your feet saying?!
Presentation Coaching writes...You’ve prepared and rehearsed your presentation, you’ve thought about how to make your audience feel welcome and keep them engaged - you’ve done all the hard work. But does your body language undermine you when you get on stage? In today’s blog, we consider what our hips, legs and feet may be saying about us.
EUROAPI UK switches on to renewable energy
Euroapi UK has switched on their solar farm, generating renewable energy to sustain the manufacturing facility for the next 30 years.
Increase in egg donors brings glad tidings for patients
“I don't think you can quite put into words the amount of gratitude that I feel for my egg donor,” says Elle*, who discovered aged 17 that she had very few eggs and would struggle to conceive. “Egg donation is an incredibly selfless act for someone they don't know.” Elle’s baby is the first to be born since fertility clinic Bourn Hall’s dedicated donor team was set up earlier this year.
Celebrating our Centres - Manchester
NIHR BioResource writes...As 2023 comes to an end, we have one final Centre to celebrate! Heading up north we spoke to our colleagues at the NIHR BioResource Centre Manchester about the fantastic work they've done this year. Find out about hitting major recruitment milestones, cohort updates, celebrating International Clinical Trials Day, attending conferences and promoting the BioResource with…
Metrion Biosciences closes £3.7m new equity financing
Cambridge, UK - Metrion Biosciences Limited (Metrion), the specialist ion channel CRO and drug discovery company, announces that it has secured £3.5m in new equity financing, including £2.5m from lead investor Maven Capital Partners (Maven) and £1 million from existing investor, Gresham House Ventures (Gresham House). The funding will be used to further expand Metrion’s laboratories in Cambridge,…
How to manage overeating during Christmas
When you think about Christmas what does come to your mind? Some people have positive memories, they will think about family, presents, eating their favourite food, or singing carols but for you, it might be different.
Sookio forms strategic partnership with video agency Clearhead
Local strategic digital marketing agency Sookio have joined forces with video production and animation agency, Clearhead, to offer an enhanced service spanning strategy, content creation, and campaigns.
Where are we now? The promises and pitfalls of solid tumor CAR-T therapy
CAR T-cell therapy (CAR-T) has emerged as a therapeutic option with the ability to infiltrate and modulate the tumor microenvironment and control tumor growth.
electronRx to unveil Lung and Heart Digital Monitoring Smartphone Tech at CES 2024
Cambridge-based health tech innovator electronRx is today announcing plans to unveil patient health monitoring smartphone technology at CES 2024, Las Vegas in January. The company will unveil foneDx, a scalable monitoring solution for pulmonary and cardiovascular health using senThe preferences of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on riluzole treatment in Europe
The Patient Preference Survey aims to understand unmet needs related to riluzole management in people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and to identify which characteristics of a new formulation could better match their preferences.