CN Bio and LifeNet Health LifeSciences partner to supply validated primary human cells for microphysiological systems
Cambridge, UK - CN Bio, a leading Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) company that designs and manufactures single-and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), and LifeNet Health LifeSciences, “LifeNet Health”, a non-profit, global leader in all-human research solutions, announces a strategic partnership to supply validated primary human cells for use with CN Bio’s PhysioMimix® OOC range of MPS.
Positive body image linked to better life satisfaction
Largest study of its kind also finds people in rural areas appreciate their bodies more
Revvity unveils next-generation preclinical imaging technologies to help scientists drive breakthrough discoveries
WALTHAM, Mass., Revvity, Inc. debuts its enhanced imaging portfolio designed to drive innovation across diverse applications in preclinical research with the launch of three systems.
Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT Workflows
Offers clinical labs in APAC and Middle East cost-efficient, bench-top robotic cell-free DNA extraction workstation and reagents for Yourgene’s Sage 32 NIPT Workflow.
Wearable therapeutics that are changing the face of healthcare
Wearable technology has many advantages in healthcare. In diagnostics, wearables can provide always-on data collection, enabling faster and more accurate clinical decisi
Moving on up: Guardtech Group celebrate continued growth with switch to stunning new home
Cleanroom construction experts putting finishing touches on impressive new Guardtech House HQ in Haverhill.
TherageniX and University of Nottingham Awarded £995K Innovate UK grant to develop powdered gene therapy for bone regeneration
London, UK, and Nottingham, UK - TherageniX, a University of Nottingham spin out pioneering a dry powder gene therapy formulation for bone graft augmentation, and its collaborator, the University of Nottingham, have been awarded a £995,000 grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency. The funding will support the development of the Company’s gene therapy in a powder, a non-viral gene…
Five ways to combat new job nerves when you hire
Studies show that 80% of people are nervous before starting a new job. Having spent time and money on the recruitment process, you'll want to make sure your new employees have a smooth onboarding process and hit the ground running as soon as possible.
Optibrium acquires BioPharmics LLC, expanding its 3D drug design and visualisation offering
BioPharmics’ Drs Ajay Jain (CEO) and Ann Cleves (Director of Applied Science) join the Optibrium team as Vice Presidents in the newly-created BioPharmics Division.
Intellegens and CPI awarded £1.6m Innovate UK grant to advance manufacture of oligonucleotide therapeutics with machine learning
Cambridge, UK - Intellegens, a company applying machine learning (ML) to accelerate innovation in R&D, announces that it has secured a £1.6m grant from Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), to apply ML in the emerging field of oligonucleotide therapies.
CN Bio appoints Dr. Tomasz Kostrzewski as Chief Scientific Officer
Cambridge, UK, 30th August 2023: CN Bio, a leading Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) company that designs and manufactures single-and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), today announced the appointment of Dr. Tomasz Kostrzewski as Chief Scientific Officer.
Key human bladder cancer genes pinpointed in cats and dogs
Key bladder cancer genes have been uncovered through studying the cancers in cats and dogs, in a significant stride for finding which of many mutations are the most important in the cancer’s development.
Bio-Rad Launches First StarBright™ Red Dye and Extends Range of Antibody Markers Conjugated to StarBright Dyes to Enhance Multiplex Flow Cytometry and Research Capabilities
With 29 additional targets the range also includes dog, cow, and pig targets to support translational models in veterinary immunology research.
GADx’s rapid diagnostic test, BotrytisAlert, demonstrates utility across wine production system
Lateral flow test enables Botrytis concentration to be measured in grape must and in finished wine, in addition to monitoring in the vineyard Ten-minute test is simple to use by agronomists and wine growers to address 25% losses in turnover due to BotrUbiquigent appoints Dr Rishi Shah as Head of Chemistry
Appointment brings extensive heterobifunctional and chemical biology expertise in house to drive forward Ubiquigent’s internal DUBTAC drug discovery and DUB-focused partnerships
Unique new technology enhances mobile functionality in healthcare
Cambridge based health tech company, electronRx, has developed an API solution for mobile phones that will be a step change in healthcare.
Celebrating our Centres - Exeter
This week we hear from our colleagues in the southwest about post-pandemic recruitment milestones, engaging with local community at agricultural shows, their Cystic Fibrosis and Monogenic Beta Cell Diabetes team, and collaborative work to increase the diversity of public involvement groups.
An international comparative analysis and roadmap to sustainable biosimilar markets
This study was originally published in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
Cleopatra Pal joins Salus Wellness Clinics
Salus Wellness Clinics writes...we are very pleased to announce that Cleopatra Pal has joined Salus Wellness this month.
Celebrating our Centres - Southampton
Our series continues this week with an update from our colleagues in Wessex. The team share some exciting updates including increased BRC funding to expand research themes, their approach to working with researchers and clinicians across the region, and public involvement initiatives coming up.
5 revolutionary women’s health innovations
Over recent years, advancements in medical technology have had a profound impact on healthcare, from improving diagnostics, to enhancing treatment options.
Arecor to collaborate with top 10 global pharmaceutical company
Arecor expands its global partnerships through collaboration to develop an enhanced antibody formulation
Ready to control nitrites?
The ever-changing regulatory environment around nitrosamine contamination in pharmaceutical products means manufacturers face the complex task of controlling nitrosamine levels within their product lines. One of the most effective ways of managing nitrosamine formation is to control the levels of nitrites within the product. Current technologies and methods have struggle to successfully monitor…
New film highlights the importance of kidney research
Patients and staff from Addenbrooke’s are helping a national research charity raise awareness of kidney disease with a powerful new video.
Breathing space: asthma & the NHS
Asthma accounts for 5,000 NHS Emergency Department visits every month, with a dramatic 149% increase in admission for children, costing the NHS more than £3bn in 2022.