Bio-Rad launches its Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Assay Kit in Europe
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: BIO and BIOb), a global leader of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, today announced the launch of the Reliance SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR Kit (IVD) for European markets after having met the CE-IVD mark requirements.
Taylor Wessing announces 12 senior promotions for 2021, including six to partnership
Taylor Wessing has welcomed six UK lawyers to the partnership, including one new partner based in its US offices. All promotions take effect from 1 May 2021.
Study looks at the impact of privatisation
The results of privatisation, back in the public eye due to the pandemic, often depend on the type of industry and its competitive framework, says a study co-authored by Dr Kamal Munir of Cambridge Judge.
Loan applications processed around midday more likely to be rejected
Bank credit officers are more likely to approve loan applications earlier and later in the day, while ‘decision fatigue’ around midday is associated with defaulting to the safer option of saying no.
Lawyers receive promotions at local firm
Eighteen high-flying lawyers at local law firm Hewitsons have been promoted, in recognition of their success.
Wellness Wednesday - Implementing a meaningful wellbeing strategy
The last year has not only highlighted the importance of looking after each other’s mental health and wellbeing, but it has also emphasised a real business need to introduce a meaningful wellbeing strategy.
Support gaps for children of military on the move
There are significant gaps in education and healthcare for the children of military servicepeople, according to a new report published by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), commissioned by the Naval Children’s Charity (NCC).
H.E.L Group appoints Sales Director for Asia-Pacific
H.E.L Group , a global developer and manufacturer of innovative laboratory tools for process optimization, safety, and scale-up, today announced the appointment of Oh Chee Keat (Brice Oh) as Regional Sales Director for Asia-Pacific.
The Cambridge makes another move to support First Time Buyers
The Cambridge Building Society launched low deposit mortgage products today to support the growing demand from First Time Buyers who’ve saved a 5% deposit.
Alchemab to collaborate with AstraZeneca to use Alchemab’s drug discovery platform for prostate cancer study
Alchemab, a biotech company developing novel therapeutics for patients with hard-to-treat diseases by harnessing the power of naturally protective antibodies, has formed a collaboration with AstraZeneca to accelerate prostate cancer research.
Inivata to be acquired by NeoGenomics
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA and Cambridge, UK… Inivata, a leader in liquid biopsy, today announces that NeoGenomics, Inc (NASDAQ: NEO.), a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services and global oncology contract research services, has agreed to acquire Inivata.
UK life sciences companies see £10.6 billion of deals in Q1 2021
British life sciences companies were involved with £11 billion of corporate investment over the first quarter of 2021, over half of the record amount raised in total during 2020, finds a major new report on the sector.
FDA expands collaboration with CN Bio to investigate lung-on-a-chip model for inhaled drug evaluation applications
CN Bio, a leading developer of single- and multi-organ-on-chip microphysiological systems (MPS) that improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended their research collaboration for a further three years.
Exploit plants’ ability to tell the time to make food production more sustainable, say scientists
Cambridge plant scientists say circadian clock genes, which enable plants to measure daily and seasonal rhythms, should be targeted in agriculture and crop breeding for higher yields and more sustainable farming.
University of Cambridge appoints Dr Diarmuid O’Brien as new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise
The University of Cambridge announces the appointment of Dr Diarmuid O’Brien as the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, effective September 2021.
Cambridge Index declines 4.2%
The Cambridge Index dropped 1,234.5 points or 4.2% to close at 28029.3, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Global Gene Corp announces R&D investment in genomics in the UK
Global Gene Corp is delighted to announce R&D investment in genomics in the United Kingdom.
London Stansted one of the first UK airports to be recognised as Covid secure
London Stansted has become one of the first airports in the UK to receive CAA recognition for the measures implemented across the airport to make it Covid-secure as it prepares for the return of passengers in the coming weeks.
Why Microsoft is a leader of four Gartner Magic Quadrants for information security
Microsoft continues to strengthen its position as a front runner in information security and has been recognised as a leader in four Gartner magic quadrants: Unified Endpoint Management, Access Management, Cloud Access Security Brokers and Enterprise Information Archiving. The strengths for each solution are discussed and the cost implications are explored.
Ward Solutions turns to Luminance’s AI to fulfil DSARs
Luminance has announced that Ireland’s leading provider of information security and risk management solutions, Ward Solutions, has adopted Luminance’s cutting-edge AI platform to assist their in-house legal and data protection team when responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) arising under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
‘Proper lovely’ film wins top prize at RTS Awards
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) student Lidia Bieniarz has won the top prize – the Sir Lenny Henry Award – at the Royal Television Society’s Midlands Student Television Awards, for a film the actor and comedian described as “proper lovely”.
Newmarket Food & Drink Festival to go ahead in 2021
Foodies can pencil in a key date in their calendar as organisers announce one of the region’s largest annual food and drink festivals, the Newmarket Food and Drink Festival, is set to go ahead as a physical event this year.
Processors enable pre-clinical vaccine adjuvant and therapeutics manufacturing
Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers to develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles.
Prima and TTP plc prove pivotal in time-critical project for Pitney Bowes
Cambridgeshire-based contract manufacturer Prima Electronic Services has underlined its ability to address customers’ needs within an ultra-short period. Together with leading product development firm TTP plc, the company was recently assigned to work on a major project for Pitney Bowes, the global technology company whose sending technology is used by industries all over the world - including…
Toxic cultures
Team Coaching Boutique founder John Cockburn-Evans talks about some interesting and lesser known aspects of toxic work cultures...