Sphere Fluidics begins work with partners on 3DSecret program to investigate mechanisms of metastasis in cancer
3DSecret funded by European Innovation Council’s Pathfinder Open 2022, established under the EU Horizon Europe program Consortium to leverage novel microfluidic technology to culture 3D cancer models for multi-parametric analysis, to inform cancer diagnostic and theCMR Surgical wins an inaugural King’s Award for Innovation
CMR has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation for Versius, its small and modular next-generation surgical robotic system. The newly renamed King’s Award for Enterprise celebrates outstanding achievement by UK businesses
An analysis of obesity diagnosis and treatment in Medicare and the associated policy landscape
Obesity is a common, serious, and costly disease that increases people’s risk for morbidity and mortality.[1] It is characterized
Creasallis wins startup business of the year 2023 at the CambridgeLive Business Awards
On March 23rd, Creasallis was invited to the CambridgeLive Business awards of 2023 where they were up against 2 other Cambridgeshire businesses in all sectors for startup business of the year, and they were so honoured to be selected as the winners.
Maxion Therapeutics awarded £2 million Innovate UK funding to develop ion channel antibodies for “hard-to-treat" autoimmune diseases
Biotechnology company Maxion Therapeutics announces it has been awarded a prestigious GBP £2 million grant from Innovate UK, as part of its
Skin Cancer Awareness Month and Sun Safety Awareness Week
After what seemed like a cold and long winter, spring is finally here! With days getting longer, temperatures rising and the sun shining bright, we will be spending more time outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
Cambridge winners in Microbiology Society awards
Two Addenbrooke’s experts who led the fight against COVID-19 are to be presented with prestigious awards at a major national conference this week.
New CUH Directions phone app helps patients find the way
Patients have led the way in a project to make it easier to navigate your way around Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals.
Cambridge Innovation Capital invests in Complement Therapeutics’ €72 Million Series A Funding
Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), the venture capital investor focused on deeptech and life sciences businesses in the Cambridge ecosystem, has invested in Complement Therapeutics’ €72 Million Series A funding round led
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough to officially open next week’s Huntingdonshire Business Fair
The countdown is on for the Huntingdonshire Business Fair taking place at Burgess Hall, St Ives on Wednesday 26 April.
New tool tracks individual immune cell development
A new tool that can uncover the developmental history of certain immune cells is now freely available worldwide. The tool provides insights into the stages that immune cells go through in a healthy individual and how this can be impacted in disease.
The next generation of microneedles; harnessing a billion years of evolution
In this article, we consider examples of nature’s solutions to four challenges faced by microneedles for drug delivery. For each challenge, the authors explain how a natural organism has tackled it and what lessons may be directly applied to microneedle design.
PRO supports Cambridge MedTech startup Charco Neurotech with Parkinson's Awareness Week Campaign
This week is Parkinson’s Awareness Week, and The PR Office are thrilled to be working with their client Charco Neurotech to help spread the word about the condition and what they are doing to help improve the lives of those livin
EBCam's new office opened by Jo Churchill MP
The sun shone when Jo Churchill MP for Bury St Edmunds visited Fornham Business Court on 11 April 2023 to open the new office of EBCam Ltd, a leading, local financial services company specialising in employee benefits and independent financial advice.
How SME employers can manage last-minute family emergencies within their team
There are occasions where an emergency will arise and people just have to leave work. From an employers perspective this can cause some issues. We look at what employers must do by law, and how they should best manage the situation.
Live events are back, but is webcasting still important?
Webcasting has become an increasingly popular way to reach audiences beyond the physical venue of a live event. Whether it’s a conference, concert, sporting event, or any other gathering, webcasting allows people from all over the world to tune in and experience the event in real-time.
FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific Expands BalanCD CHO Media Platform Portfolio for Bioprocessing
Chemically defined media optimized for growth and productivity of CHO cells in perfusion and batch and fed-batch bioprocesses Manufactured to cGMP-compliant standards to support production of recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies, and biosimilarsBiocair commits to its sustainability ambitions by introducing electric vehicles
Driving towards a commitment to becoming a net zero business by 2040, Biocair has added 100% electric vans to its fleet of delivery and collection vehicles.
High-tech device to ease Parkinson’s is trialled
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the world to offer Parkinson’s disease inpatients the chance to try a body-worn device developed in Cambridge and aimed at significantly improving movement - quickly.
Flusso announces major expansion plan
Flusso has announced a major expansion of its Cambridge-based technical team and offices as it ramps up its new flow and gas sensor R&D activities. The investment is the first phase of an ambitious growth plan by the company’s new owners following its acquisition in August last year.
Junior doctors’ strike – advice on emergency care at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is urging the public to only use A&E for serious emergencies and life-threatening situations during the four day strike by junior doctors (11th – 14th April).
angli-EAR Hearing launch Balance & Vestibular service
angli-EAR Hearing’s team of expert audiologists includes specialists trained in the assessment and rehabilitation of vestibular disorders. The clinic has recently invested in state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to help those experiencing debilitating dizziness symptoms. This helps sufferers manage their symptoms which can improve their everyday life and also reduce the risk of falls through…
CodiKoat receives research grant for reusable food packaging development
CodiKoat are thrilled to have beaten a highly competitive field to be awarded a £330,000 UK Research and Innovation grant. The grant will fund the development of "CodiPac", their new antimicrobial reusable food packaging solution.
Cambridge Science Centre celebrates 10 years of ‘Science WOW’
For the past ten years, Cambridge Science Centre has inspired over 500,000 children and young people with immersive STEM experiences and mind-blowing events. To kick off the festivities, Cambridge Science Centre (CSC) threw a birthday bash at The Lab cocktail bar, hosted by one of their key supporters, Dr Jason Mellad.
Avacta opens first two US Clinical Investigator sites for AVA6000 Phase 1 clinical study
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Fred Hutch Cancer Center now open for patient enrolment to pre|CISION™ lead programme, AVA6000