Machine learning helps determine success of advanced genome editing
A new tool to predict the chances of successfully inserting a gene-edited sequence of DNA into the genome of a cell, using a technique known as prime editing, has been developed by researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.
Maxion Therapeutics announces the completion of its USD $16 million Series A financing
The funds will be used to support the development of novel biologics targeting ion channels and G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) via Maxion’s KnotBody® platform.
Monty Barlow appointed as Cambridge Consultants’ CEO
Cambridge Consultants announces Monty Barlow as their new CEO succeeding Eric Wilkinson who held the post since 2017.
CVE Win Faraday Challenge Funding
Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) has received funding from Innovate UK under the Faraday Battery Challenge.
UX design can make or break your product
UX design to influence a change in behaviour from the user and how that can be used to improve adherence to medication and encourage more sustainable behaviours.
What will the new fire and rehire code of practice mean for employers?
The Government has announced a crackdown on the practice of dismissing staff one day and rehiring the next on different terms and conditions. Read on to find out more.
Leadership changes for InferSens’ next phase of growth
InferSens, a deep learning sensor technology company, announces Dr Jana Voigt as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to steer the business through the next exciting phase of development and growth.
Astex and Cardiff University Medicines Discovery Institute Announce New Drug Discovery Collaboration on Neurodegenerative Diseases
Astex Pharmaceuticals (UK) (“Astex”), a pharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel small molecule therapeutics for oncology and diseases of the central nervous system and The Medicines Discovery Institute, Cardiff University (“MDI”) announced today that they have e
CIIPM 7 'The impact of AI on information, innovation and IP.'
The 7th CIIPM meeting features talks from five experts who will share their knowledge on topics including IP valuation, standard essential patents, AI for patent searching, patenting at the USPTO, and IP aspects of collaborative working.
The UK’s biggest business survey is back and it’s time to make your voice heard
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey is back and once again they are asking you to contribute to one of the UK’s largest and most reputable barometers of business opinion.
PRO Organises Roundtable With George Freeman, Science & Innovation Minister
The PR Office was joined by George Freeman MP, the Minister for Science, Research, Technology & Innovation at the newly created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to talk to some of the most innovative and exciting companies in the world. Today, the Minister heard first-hand from those at the forefront of #biotech, #datacentres, #medtech, #robotics, #ai, #deepdata, and next…
Recent design work - new corporate brochure designed by Sable & Hawkes
Sable & Hawkes have recently worked on the design and development of Metrion Biosciences new corporate brochure.
PRO Secures Radio 4 Interview For Graphene Semiconductor Tech Company Paragraf
The PR Office heard from Simon Thomas FREng of Paragraf on BBC Radio Four's Today programme this morning (12 Feb 2023)
Simon discussed the imperative need for clarity when it comes to policy-making and government support for the UK's semiconductor industry.
AstraZeneca full Year and Q4 2022 results
AstraZeneca publishes their full year and Q4 2022 results, with comment from Pascal Soriot, Chief Executive Officer.
Cambridge Festival launches extensive programme for 2023
Could a new theory of the Universe be Stephen Hawking’s biggest legacy? How has popular music addressed political conflict? Are the big tech firms the new colonialists? And is the education system making the crisis in mental health in young women and girls worse?
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: UK start-ups will struggle to innovate with one hand tied behind their backs
Gary Brotman, CEO of Secondmind, a Cambridge-based deep tech company that helps car makers design better cars, faster and achieve sustainability through generative machine learning, welcomes the creation of the dedicated Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, but seeks specifics on ho
Winner of global software competition donates prize to Addenbrooke’s charity
A software engineer generously donated part of his winnings from a worldwide software development challenge to give back to his local hospital, Addenbrooke’s.
Spinout develops open-source software for the pharmaceutical industry
A group of university research scientists has formed a startup to adapt open-source academic chemical software for use in the pharmaceutical industry.
RSV older adult, elderly vaccines - durability versus combination?
This month VacZine Analytics, a UK-based strategic research publisher exclusively focused on vaccines and infectious diseases, releases a new updated global demand analysis for RSV older adult, elderly vaccines.
Guardtech Group launch new CleanCube Mobile Cleanrooms website
Cleanroom construction company unveil the first of their new Guardtech Group subsidiary subsites for portable solutions
New Iprova functionality helps companies to quickly identify and capitalise on market opportunities
Iprova now provides the unique combination of problem identification with invention creation to identify and solve unknown but high-value problems
CAS and Torx Software collaborate to streamline and accelerate small molecule discovery and design
Torx® Software Limited, provider of the ground-breaking Torx technology platform for managing small molecule discovery chemistry, today announced a collaboration with
Cambridge University tech entrepreneurs secure UK’s #1 tech sector spot in Europe
Cambridge University’s spinout and technology founders have contributed significantly to the UK retaining the #1 tech sector spot in Europe according to a government report prepared by Dealroom for the Digital Economy Council.
Green Logistics - Lingang Style
EFEC assisted The Cambridge Network to set up the Lingang Cambridge Network in Lingang, Shanghai, in 2019. In this news item stream we bring news of LINGANG developments of interest to Cambridge. Maersk to build first green and smart flagship logistics centre in Lingang, Shanghai.
Stemnovate and Babraham Institute come together to untangle the tauopathy in Alzheimer’s disease
An exciting research collaboration ‘sprint’ is getting ready to launch on the Babraham Research Campus to better understand the role of an essential cellular process in brain health.