Is a shortage of bioinformaticians holding back adoption of precision therapies?
Many key scientists lack essential skills in bioinformatics and this is potentially a bottleneck for therapeutic research in big pharma. Dr Misha Kapushesky, CEO of Genestack, will discuss how increasing pressure on bioinformaticians is slowing the pace of discovery in a webinar organised by Frost & Sullivan.
Businesses switch on to savings through reduced energy usage
Small and medium sized businesses across the region have taken steps to improve their energy efficiency and cut costs, with help from the Business Energy Efficiency (BEE) programme.
How to choose a domain name
“Is my domain name really that important? If I have a quality website and a top notch product do I really need to spend a lot of time and money thinking of a domain name?”
Cambridge Roar announces cracking line up for popular Comedy Night
Some of the biggest names and emerging stars of the comedy world are set to take to the stage at the Cambridge Roar Festival Comedy night on Friday 22 September.
TTP plc showcases Puckdx™ developments at San Diego meeting
TTP plc, a leading independent technology and product development company, will be showcasing advances with the development of its Puckdx™ point-of-care diagnostic platform at the 69th AACC (American Association for Clinical Chemistry) Annual Scientific Meeting and Clinical Lab Expo at the San Diego Centre this week.
Cost effective PPB oxygen analyzer provides gas purity in semiconductor applications
Michell Instruments is now offering customers in the semi-conductor and gas manufacturing industries a class-leading trace oxygen analyzer for ensuring the quality of ultra-high purity gases.
Woodfines announces new Head of Dispute Resolution in Cambridge
Maria Koureas-Jones joins Woodfines' Cambridge team, having been previously based at its Bedford office.
Team backs local park project and fundraising festival
Team is delighted to be supporting Icklestock, a daytime family festival raising money for the park project that is underway in the village of Ickleton.
A 10-point checklist for landing page design
Understanding how to create some quality landing pages is now more important than ever. A quality landing page is one that reinforces ‘conversion intent’. To do this, you need to consider the mindset of your visitor and provide just enough information to persuade them to convert. And no unnecessary distractions… ok? So what are the 10 things you need to know about designing landing pages? Read…
Bartlett Automotive goes the extra mile
Bartlett Automotive in Huntingdon, has introduced a new scheme to help customers stay mobile when their vehicle is booked in for a service, repair or MOT.
Still time to apply for free startup support in Cambridge this autumn
Applications are now open for the Serious Impact accelerator in Cambridge, which offers entrepreneurs and startups 12 weeks of targeted support to launch their ventures.
Cambridge spin-out STORM Therapeutics expands collaboration with Evotec
Evotec AG announced an integrated drug discovery collaboration with STORM Therapeutics to develop new small molecule epigenetic drugs for oncology and other therapeutic areas. The focus will be on a range of newly discovered RNA modulating enzyme targets.
Unique Crayfish service makes the headlines
Innovative Cambridge online startup Crayfish International - which offers a unique service to help businesses operate in China - is making waves.
Extract Information publishes 9th issue of the InfoBlog
Extract Information's InfoBlog reports on the commercial information industry, with a special focus on patent information through tracking publications of 60 organisations - from new product announcements to news on commercial information and the patent offices.
App can help banish those barbecue blues
An ingenious free app that provides detailed local weather forecasts could prove a blessing for anyone planning a barbecue during the temperamental British summer.
Form the Future celebrates two successful years
Form the Future passed a milestone last month; it was two years old. During that time it has given more than 30,000 young people the chance to work with employers.
97% of Mills & Reeve staff say they would recommend the firm as a good place to work
A staff survey at leading national law firm Mills & Reeve has revealed exceptionally high levels of employee engagement.
Daniel Zeichner MP hosts inaugural meeting of Cambridge Bus Forum
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is to host the inaugural meeting of Cambridge Bus Forum tomorrow (Saturday 29 July) at the Cambridge Central Library. The forum will bring together bus users, including young people, older people, and the visually-impaired, alongside representatives from Cambridgeshire County Council, Stagecoach and Whippet.
How to improve customer experience
The modern marketplace has swiftly evolved the past few years and brands and companies understand that consumers are no longer satisfied with just a good product or effective service. Customers are far more inclined to “buy into” a brand or concept if the whole experience is seamless, consistent and customised to their requirements.
MP visits Cambridge businesses succeeding in this year’s MacRobert Award
Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner is to visit the offices of the two Cambridge businesses recognised in this year’s Royal Academy of Engineering MacRobert Award.
The Electron Manifesto: transforming high performance computing with 'spintronics'
Electron ‘spin’ could hold the key to managing the world’s growing data demands without consuming huge amounts of energy. Now, researchers have shown that energy-efficient superconductors can power devices designed to achieve this. What once seemed an impossible marriage of superconductivity and spin may be about to transform high performance computing.
Cohousing - a better way to live?
Listen to a Ted Talk on Cohousing and its benefits for health, well being and longevity.
Featurespace selected by IATA to provide leading fraud protection solution
Featurespace has announced that it was selected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the trade association for the world’s airlines, to enhance the safe selling environment of IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) as part of the NewGen ISS program.
Abcam delivers over 10% sales growth
Abcam plc (AIM: ABC), a global leader in the supply of life science research tools, announces the following unaudited trading update for the year ended 30 June 2017 ahead of the publication of its financial results on 11 September 2017.
A people first approach for cities wanting to get smarter and cut emissions
Smart cities work better for people and cut pollution when we talk less about emissions and more about getting people’s jobs done.