Novogene Europe expands single-cell sequencing capability at Cambridge Omics Centre
Offers UK academic, biotech and biopharma researchers direct access to specialist project support, 10x Genomics Chromium Single Cell-based workflows, sequencing infrastructure and bioinformatics expertise
ELRIG Appoints Drs Hitesh Sanganee and Marcus Schindler to Scientific Advisory Board
Leadership expansion reinforces ELRIG's commitment to delivering impactful drug discovery initiatives and driving community-wide collaboration
Novogene Europe launches Untargeted Metabolomics Service at Cambridge Omics Centre
• Strengthens multiomics portfolio offering metabolite-level insight to connect molecular data with biological function across broader life science studies • New workflow built around Thermo Scientific Vanquish UHPLC coupled with Orbitrap Exploris 120 high-resolution accurate-mass mass spectrometry
ELRIG unveils keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2026
Drug Discovery 2026 returns to ExCeL London from 14–15 October to celebrate 20 years of collaboration and inclusion. Keynote programme includes presentation from Dr Sam Barrell CBE and panel discussion with Dr Anne Phelan, Dr Jason Mellad, Prof Sir Mene Pangalos and Prof Raghib Ali OBE. Key topics include next-generation biophysics, microbes to medicines, multiomics, AI in compound discovery and…
Yourgene Health launches Insight DPYD Assay
Enhanced pharmacogenetic workflow includes additional variants to support safer, personalised chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients.
ELRIG announces inaugural US Drug Discovery Conference
• Free-to-attend event takes place at Pfizer in Cambridge, MA from 16–17 June • Drug Discovery USA 2026 to focus on emerging multifunctional small molecule and biologic approaches to drug difficult targets
Primerdesign partners with Origin Sciences to create novel rectal mucosal extraction workflow
Robust DNA extraction supports earlier detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal diseases
Abselion appoints Dale Gordon as Chair
Bioprocessing leader to drive continued commercial development and international expansion
ELRIG Announces Prof Hazel Screen and Dr Dave Powell as Keynote Speakers for Advances in Cell-based Screening 2026
• Free-to-attend conference takes place at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden from 6–7 May • Programme to focus on advancement of animal-replacement technologies and transition towards human-first, AI-driven drug discovery
Abselion establishes US subsidiary in Cambridge, MA
Supports closer engagement with scientists in North America, to meet growing international adoption of its Amperia protein quantification platform
Wisdom Bioscience establishes Scientific Advisory Board to advance oral cancer diagnostics and screening
• Drs Giulia Kennedy, Arnold Levine, John Sninsky, Martin Goldberg and Prof Tin Tin Su join SAB• Follows close of initial funding round with investment from Stephen Quake and Jay Flatley
ELRIG appoints Dr Kelly Gray and Dr Elaine Duncan to its Board
*Strengthens leadership team to support next phase of growth as organisation evolves to meet needs of global drug discovery community *Drs Gray and Duncan to lead scientific programmes and early career initiatives, respectively
Syndex Bio unveils mcPCR Technology at AGBT 2026 following $15.5M seed financing
• mcPCR enables precise copying of DNA methylation during DNA amplification, overcoming a fundamental limitation of PCR, and unlocks new opportunities for sensitive detection of cancer, chronic disease, and in basic research
Astoriom acquires Precision Stability Storage
Acquisition strengthens Astoriom’s stability storage capabilities to meet increasing demand across North America Offers reliable, compliant, and accessible solutions to advance scientific discovery and product developmentRochdale, UK, and North
ELRIG Announces Drs Stephen Ward and Annarita Miccio as Keynote Speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026
Inaugural event takes place from 9–10 March at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge, UK. Programme spans neurological disorders, sensory diseases, rare conditions, and cancer immunotherapy
Astoriom appoints Will Edwards as Chief Executive Officer
Strategic appointment to support global scale-up of sample management operations
Primerdesign Launches exsig Mag RapidBead Pro Extraction Kit for DNA and RNA
Next-generation magnetic bead-based kit designed for fast and efficient nucleic acid purification from diverse sample types
Abselion launches His-tagged Protein Quantification Kit and Sensors for Amperia at PEGS Europe 2025
Ready-to-use solution, developed in collaboration with GenScript, offers rapid and reliable quantification of His-tagged proteins Broadens Amperia’s applications across recombinant protein research, screening, and developmentAbselion to showcase kit al
Primerdesign appoints scientific laboratory supplies as academic UK distributor
Offers UK academic research institutions improved access to Primerdesign’s real-time PCR assays and reagents with reliable, fast and local supportSLS to showcase Primerdesign portfolio at Lab Innovations in Birmingham, UK (29–30 October)Manches
Abselion introduces Protein G Total Antibody Quantification Kit
New kit enables rapid, accurate titre measurement across broad range of IgG subclasses and species on Amperia platform
electronRx to launch pDx App for Remote Chronic Respiratory Disease Management
Technology detects digital biomarkers to help monitor lung function and optimise therapeutic outcomes for patientselectronRx to showcase pDx at HLTH 2025 (19–22 Oct, Las Vegas)Cambridge, UK, 18 September 2025: electronRx, a
Carolina Molecular Inc. and Astoriom to collaborate on integrated molecular testing and biospecimen storage services
Research Triangle Park-based companies provide comprehensive testing and sample storage to CROs, CDMOs, Pharma and Biotech Partners
Abselion Launches AAVX and AAV9 Total Capsid Quantification Kits
Ready-to-use solution for Amperia benchtop platform supports rapid, reliable quantification across a range of serotypes Kits incorporate Thermo Fisher Scientific’s CaptureSelect affinity reagents for enhanced specificity and consistencyCambridg
Yourgene Health launches LightBench Discover
Three-in-one system integrates large fragment analytics, DNA size selection and fluorometric quantification for long-read sequencing
Astoriom appoints Brittany Jackson as CFO
Key appointment to lead the company’s financial strategy and support continued global growth in sample stability and biorepository storage solutions