'I was only doing my job'. No-one has the right to obey
High Performance Change writes...Subordination doesn't justify abdication. A Post Office investigator's defence that 'I was only doing my job' isn't enough. Interestingly, the skills you need to be able to look yourself in the mirror happen to be the same ones that underpin your ability to adapt.
Cambridge Festival spotlights health events
World-first childhood health research programme, UK-first pre-eclampsia study, and debate on using stem cell-based embryos in research headline health events at Cambridge Festival 2024
impulse 2024 Programme – open for applications
The impulse 2024 programme is open for applications!
Cambridge Science Centre welcomes new trustee to its Board
Harriet Fear, MBE, has recently joined the Cambridge Science Centre Board, bringing with her extensive expertise that complements the current Board's strengths, led by Dr David Cleevely.
Cambridge Festival 2024 unveils bumper programme
Fixing the NHS, stopping wars, and the effects of AI on the democratic process headline a packed programme of events at this year’s Cambridge Festival 2024.
A clearer vision for surgical robotics: CMR Surgical announces significant update to Versius
CMR Surgical (CMR) – the global surgical robotics business – has today announced the launch of vLimeLite – an integrated fluorescence imaging system to visualise ICG (Indocyanine green), which will give surgeons enhanced visualisation, where indicated.
ELRIG UK announces Steve Bates and Dr Anderson Ryan as Keynote Speakers at Research and Innovation 2024
ELRIG Research and Innovation 2024 takes place from 20–21 March in Manchester, UK Key topics include oncology, antimicrobial resistance, mass spectrometryCPFT psychiatrist elected as chair of national committee
Dr Anupam Bhardwaj, child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist at CPFT, has been appointed to lead a national committee to improve mental health care for young people.
Alzheimer’s Research UK receives £3.1 MILLION from Omaze Mallorca Superdraw
Cambridge-based charity, Alzheimer’s Research UK, is celebrating its successful six-week campaign with fundraising platform, Omaze, as the charity receives £3,100,000 from the Mallorca Superdraw.
Inbiomotion and Source BioScience sign an exclusive agreement for MAF Test® in United Kingdom and Ireland
This pioneering test aids oncologists in predicting recurrence and survival rates in breast cancer patients and potential treatment eligibility to bisphosphonates Results showing the clinical utility of the test have been published in Lancet Oncology and the Journal of National CanClosed Loop Medicine demonstrates application of novel drug plus software product for personalized treatment of hypertension
Study published in JAHA validates use of proprietary technology to identify personalized dose regimen, leading to improved blood pressure control and exceptionally high adherence in hypertension patientsNew cell therapy shows promise with ARDS patients
Initial trial suggests invariant natural killer cell therapy improves survival.
BioPartner UK appoints Strategic Communications Specialist Dr Priya Kalia to Advisory Board
BioPartner UK, the independent, accredited trade organisation, announces the appointment of Dr Priya Kalia, Managing Director of SciTribe Ltd, to its Advisory Board. BioPartner UK’s Advisory Board includes senior investors, executive and non-executive directors, and business development executives. It is focused on driving awareness of global opportunities for small-to-medium enterprises and…
Applications are now open for Accelerate@Babraham
The programme, which each year offers five early-stage life science start-ups the chance to join the Babraham Research Campus community, brings to bear an unrivalled network of experts, mentors, investors, data-driven business support, lab space and funding to equip new enterprises with the skills, confidence, connections to enable success.
Updates on ISO 13485 for USA QSR to QSMR
On 31st January 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administrator [USFDA] published an update where the QSR – Quality System Regulation requiring CGMP will be replaced by QSMR – Quality System Management Regulation.
Cambridge Enterprise and ideaSpace launch new home for start-ups in West Cambridge
ideaSpace, which became a part of Cambridge Enterprise in 2023, launches revamped ideaSpace West to be a starting home for Cambridge based start-ups and spin-out companies.
Health Minister visits Cambridge Biomedical Campus as preparation work starts for new East of England cancer hospital
Health minister Lord Markham visited Cambridge Biomedical Campus on 5 February to mark progress on the build for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital - a partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of Cambridge, Cancer Research UK Cambridge Centre, and life science partners.
The Ozempic Dilemma: What makes a dual-brand approach viable?
This article was originally published in Life Science Leader.
SPT Labtech delivers end-to-end automated NGS library preparation with firefly®+
firefly+ sets a new efficiency standard in genomics by delivering maximum walkaway time in a compact and intuitive benchtop instrument
CleanCube containment labs: a rapid, cost-effective solution set to revolutionise the market
Guardtech Group’s portable cleanroom specialists ready to spare businesses hassle of refurbing existing labs or building new facilities
Dr Lucia Roberta Russo joins Salus Wellness
Dr. Lucia Roberta Russo is a dedicated Chartered Psychologist and Ph.D., offering support to individuals and couples dealing with emotional challenges and relational issues.
Launch date set for brain and spine injury tech research centre
An innovative brain and spinal injury health technology research centre is to open at Addenbrooke’s in April after winning £3m funding, it was announced this week.
SPT Labtech appoints New Chief Commercial Officer
Morten Frost Norgreen to lead SPT Labtech's commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Breakthrough Properties secures £104 million loan and planning approvals For Vitrum by Breakthrough at St. John’s Innovation Park
Construction commences on premier lab & office workspaces to address the growing needs of the Cambridge bioscience ecosystem.
Dr Asha Praseedom joins Salus Wellness
Dr Asha Praseedom started her training in psychiatry in Edinburgh and completed it in Cambridge.
In 2006 she was appointed Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead for the Cambridge Psychiatric Rehabilitation Service.