TTP plc collaborates with ODx to develop new technology to address antibiotic resistance
TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, has announced today that it has partnered with ODx (ODx Innovations Ltd), a company committed to developing a system for assessing urinary tract infections (UTIs). The collaboration is focused on bringing ODx’ system to market through TTP’s Desktop Biology service.
Cambridge Design Partnership announces product development collaboration on pen-injector technology with the Stevanato Group
Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP), a UK and US based leading technology and product design partner, and the Stevanato Group, a leading producer of glass primary packaging and provider of integrated capabilities for combination products, today announced a collaboration agreement for the development of a new pen-injector based on the Axis-D technology and intellectual property (IP) licensed…
Chamber appoints award-winning entrepreneur Faye Holland as Chair of Cambridge & South Cambs Chamber Committee
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce (CCC) is delighted to announce that award-winning entrepreneur, Faye Holland has been appointed to chair the Cambridge & South Cambs Chamber Committee.
Preliminary results of Covid-19 drug treatment trial found to improve recovery
An international clinical trial, co-led by UKRI’s Medical Research Council and UCL, which is testing the effectiveness of the drug remdesivir on patients hospitalised with Covid-19, has shown “very promising” preliminary results.
Government continues support for Cambridge ventilator designs
Three Cambridge ventilator designs will continue to be supported as part of the government's Ventilator Challenge, set up to increase supply of devices to help the NHS in the fight against coronavirus.
Xampla, breakthrough plant protein solution for ‘hidden plastics’, receives funding boost
Xampla, a University of Cambridge spin-out seeking to reduce microplastic pollution, today announced £2 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by global technology investor Amadeus Capital Partners and Cambridge Enterprise, with participation from Sky media group’s impact investment fund Sky Ocean Ventures and the University of Cambridge Enterprise Fund VI, managed by Parkwalk.
Simple ‘sniff test’ reliably predicts recovery of severely brain injured patients
The ability to detect smells predicts recovery and long-term survival in patients who have suffered severe brain injury, a new study has found. A simple, inexpensive ‘sniff test’ could help doctors to accurately diagnose and determine treatment plans for patients with disorders of consciousness.
The Royal Society announces election of new Fellows 2020
Nine Cambridge scientists are among the new Fellows announced by the Royal Society.
Life Laundry - Reviewing your finances, pension provision and your Will
Chris Dunn writes: "Thank you for watching the 'life laundry' videos that I've been posting this week.
MRC scientists elected Fellows of the Royal Society
MRC-supported researchers are among the eminent scientists announced this week, elected as Fellows of the Royal Society.
Horizon Discovery extends coverage of OncoSpan reference standards to FFPE and Liquid Biopsy
Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE: HZD), a global leader in the application of gene editing and gene modulation for cell line engineering, today announced it has added two new sample formats to its cell-based OncoSpan reference standards for use in the development and validation of workflows for cancer diagnostic assays.
Arm offers early-stage silicon startups zero-cost access to the world’s most widely used chip designs
Arm has announced the launch of Arm® Flexible Access for Startups, an extension of its already highly successful Flexible Access programme. This new initiative offers early-stage silicon startups zero-cost access to a huge range of Arm’s leading IP, along with global support and training resources, enabling them to start on their journey to commercial silicon and business scale.
Economic damage could be worse without lockdown and social distancing – study
The worst thing for the economy would be not acting at all to prevent disease spread, followed by too short a lockdown, according to research based on US data.
How vertical farming disrupts the food supply chain
The vertical farming market will exceed $1 billion by 2030, according to Vertical Farming: 2020-2030 - a new report by IDTechEx.
Absentee leadership
We are all familiar, as subordinates, with some excellent leaders during our career, but probably remember more vividly the disruptive and destructive kind of leadership, where one feels completely miserable at work. We have noticed, because remote working brings an exaggerated form of what already is, that one of the most disruptive kinds of leadership is what is sometimes called absentee…
Why I chose Strategy as a career
KISS's junior strategist Chloe writes: I chose a career in strategy because it’s the best job in the world...
Life Laundry - How to update your LinkedIn profile in 6 simple steps
LinkedIn is changing all the time. But when was the last time you updated your profile?
AstraZeneca reports robust first quarter results
AstraZeneca delivered a quarter of strong revenue and profit growth, reflecting the immense efforts of supply-chain, commercial and other colleagues around the world to get vital medicines to patients. As part of the fight, the Company has rapidly responded to the pandemic, firstly in China and then globally.
Care packages launched to support remote worker engagement
A Cambridgeshire company has launched a service providing 'care packages' to help employers engage with staff working remotely.
AlgoDynamix named one of WealthTech100’s most innovative companies
AlgoDynamix, leading financial risk forecasting analytics provider, has been included in WealthTech100 for 2020, a list that recognises 100 pioneering companies that are transforming the global investment and banking industry.
CityFibre celebrates 1-year anniversary of gigabit city rollout
It has now been one year since CityFibre started construction work on a new £20milion fibre broadband network across Cambridge.
Public asked to help record a week in lockdown
Today (29 April) Historic England is calling on people across the East of England to share images that document their experience of seven days in “Lockdown”.
Robots provide surgeons with superhuman stability and precision
The robotic surgery market will reach over $12 billion by 2030, according to Innovations in Robotic Surgery 2020-2030:Technologies, Players & Markets - a new report from IDTechEx.
Brighten up the lockdown by taking part in Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s first ever virtual Star Shine Walk
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is delighted to announce that its Star Shine Walk will still take place this year… becoming a virtual event for the first time ever! This new version of the popular memory walk, sponsored by the Cambridgeshire Care Home, invites participants to accumulate 20,000 steps between 23 May and 6 June 2020.
Alchemie Technology: Applying digital precision coatings to combat COVID-19
Alchemie Technology is announcing the accelerated launch of Novara, a breakthrough new high-throughput digital precision coating technology for technical textiles. The textile technology innovator is supporting the global efforts to combat COVID-19 by applying its Novara technology to the manufacture of safety-critical products including anti-viral facemasks.