FDA Advisory Committee votes on accelerated approval for investigational medicine olaparib
AstraZeneca yesterday (Weds) announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) voted 11 to 2 that current evidence from clinical studies does not support an accelerated approval for use of olaparib as a maintenance treatment for women with platinum-sensitive relapsed ovarian cancer who have the germline BRCA (gBRCA) mutation, and who are in…
ViewRanger offers active navigation through Android Wear
ViewRanger, the app for adventure, is putting active navigation on your wrist as one of the first apps to be Android Wear™ enabled and ready-to-run on smart watches from LG, Samsung, and Motorola.
BACTEST shortlisted for Best Disruptive Technology award 2014
BACTEST - home of Speedy Breedy - has been shortlisted by the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA*) for the Best Early Stage Investment in a Disruptive Technology Business Award, supported by Technology Strategy Board.
Words that make the magic explode in your head
Doing Words makes the magic explode in your head - with the help of Times' columnist, Caitlin Moran. Business writing may not be poetry, but, asks Kaye Coleman-Rooney, what’s the point of writing anything if you don’t aim to touch the heart and fire the emotions?
Station Square works begin
Brookgate and Abellio Greater Anglia have started works to develop the train station and Station Square as part of the CB1 masterplan, transforming Cambridge Station as the gateway to the city.
Adults with Asperger Syndrome at greater risk of suicidal thoughts
Adults with the autism spectrum condition known as Asperger Syndrome are significantly more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than people from the UK general population, according to the first large-scale clinical study of its kind.
Huppert pushes Treasury to tighten tax laws on big business
Cambridge MP Julian Huppert has pushed the Treasury to tighten tax laws such as those which allowed Starbucks, Amazon and Vodafone to cut their tax bills by millions.
Cambridge tops the list for living with #noregrets
However much time we spend online or consumed with technology we all know that real-world experiences and the people we share them with are what really matter. Now Cambridge has topped the Eventbrite list of event-going places in the UK.
Bailey Fisher welcomes 90 top women in tech to the House of Lords
Bailey Fisher Executive Search welcomed 90 female business leaders in technology to their annual Women 4 Technology event at the House of Lords this week. The event, founded by Ann Fisher, Founding Partner of Bailey Fisher, was held in aid of national children’s charity, Dreams Come True, to help fulfil dreams of seriously and terminally ill children and young adults.
What can I learn about saliva collection today?
Methods for saliva collection have significantly advanced over the last decade, leading to standard and reliable methods, devices and techniques that produce consistent saliva samples allowing for the most accurate results.
Sales and Marketing Advice: Avoiding the export culture clash
The road to successful overseas trade is littered with cultural obstacles that can result in calamities ranging from amusingly mistranslated names to causing outright offence. Santander's Breakthrough UK discusses the key points to consider when trading with different cultures.
Sepura appoints Servicom Limited as DMR channel partner in the UK
Sepura announces its partnership with Servicom (High Tech) Limited for the supply and support of its Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) products and solutions to end user organisations in the Midlands region.
Bluetooth® pioneer CSR sees strong Bluetooth Smart growth in Internet of Things applications
Technology pioneer CSR plc continues to benefit from accelerating growth and demand in the area of Bluetooth® Smart, that has resulted in a strong year-on-year increase in its Bluetooth Smart business. The company has seen significant growth in its pipeline following the introduction of a number of new solutions earlier this year. These design wins are in areas including Human Interface Devices,…
Norovirus – visiting restrictions at Cambridge University Hospital
Some areas of CUH Addenbrooke’s hospital have been closed to the public because of the vomiting bug, Norovirus. Wards D9, 1 bay on MSU and 2 bays on D5 have been shut.
The Lloyd's Register Foundation joins TWI in leading new engineering research centre, NSIRC
The Lloyd’s Register Foundation has signed a heads of agreement with TWI to provide £15m research funding to establish the new National Structural Integrity Research Centre (NSIRC) nearing completion at TWI in Cambridge.
National Travel Health & Centre issues urgent advice about polio threat
International requirements for polio vaccination are currently under review and this advice is subject to change, according to NaTHNaC (National Travel Health Network and Centre), says The Travel Clinic.
Mitcham’s Models draw attention to historic part of Cambridge
On Friday 4th July, the Friends of Mitcham’s Corner (FMC) launch a month-long display of mannequins, decorated and placed around the roundabout to remind passersby that this is a place where people live and that it is not just a traffic island.
Bango completes full house in Canada with latest app store launch
Bango announces that its platform is now powering Direct Operator Billing (DOB) for Google Play across the three main Canadian operators.
Sepura Apprenticeship Programme goes from strength to strength
Sepura announces today the opening of five engineering apprenticeship opportunities within the framework of its Apprenticeship Programme launched in 2012.
Are there NO skilled people left in the job market?
According to a recent survey by PwC, more than two thirds of UK businesses are beginning to panic about finding new employees who possess the skills they require. It’s a hot topic at the moment, as businesses are beginning to bounce back and grow at an almighty speed. But many are finding their ambitions for growth hampered, when their search for new employees comes up cold.
Spectral ‘ruler’ is first standardised way to measure stars
A team of astronomers has created the first standardised set of measurement guidelines for analysing and cataloguing stars.
Seeds to skyscrapers
Wood is one of the oldest building materials but its use is limited by its properties. With new funding, researchers aim to stretch these properties to an unprecedented degree, creating the means to build a skyscraper out of plants.
Cambridge holds the key to altruism
The National Altruism Study found that communal bonds are strong in Cambridge. The city ranked first on the league of most altruistic cities in the UK, with 80% of residents returning a lost key.
Ubisense introduces suite of location intelligence apps for myWorld Platform
Ubisense has launched a suite of location intelligence applications designed to solve specific challenges faced by utilities and communications service providers, including Damage Assessment, Network Operations Portal and Vegetation Management.
Riverbed simplifies management of UC applications with new SteelCentral UCExpert 5.0
SteelCentral UCExpert 5.0 manages the lifecycle for UC solutions, including Avaya and Cisco, by automating testing, config management and remote troubleshooting.