CUH Urology department declared one of the best in the world
Cambridge University Hospitals Urology department has been singled out as one of the best in the world.
Syrris offers fully automated pressure reactors
The Atlas Potassium Pressure System, a modular 3 bar pressure reactor from Syrris that can be controlled manually or automatically, has been designed specifically for high vacuum processes and applications requiring elevated pressures such as hydrogenations and carbonylations.
Somersault provides full video coverage for BT Sport Industry Awards
Somersault's team donned tuxedos and hit the red carpet recently to provide full video coverage of the annual BT Sport Industry Awards.
DefiniGEN announces closing of £2.3 million Series A fundraising
DefiniGEN Ltd, a leading provider of stem cell life science products and services, today announced the final closing of its Series A funding round. The latest £1 million ($1.6 million) placement for ordinary shares brings to a close a cumulative total for the round of £2.28 million ($3.83 million), which will support the international expansion of the business and the commercial launch of new…
Positive data released on medicine combination for treatment of ovarian cancer
As part of the 50th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Dr Joyce Liu (on 31 May 2014) presented data on a Phase II study conducted by the American National Cancer Institute (NCI), comparing the efficacy and tolerability of olaparib and cediranib in combination to olaparib alone, for the treatment of women with recurrent platinum-sensitive high-grade serous ovarian…
Horizon completes acquisition of CombinatoRx service business and assets from Zalicus Inc.
The acquisition of a revenue generating and complementary business establishes Horizon’s headquarters in North America.
Mantracourt load cell amplifier enables robot stability
Hexapod robot designers choose the Mantracourt ICA load cell amplifier for the detection of forces on each leg.
TOPRA Awards 2014 – an opportunity to say 'thank you' to regulatory affairs professionals
Regulatory affairs professionals are "the unsung heroes of the Life Science Industry," says Greer Deal, Director of Global Regulatory Services (GRS). The annual TOPRA Awards event held in December in London, however, is an opportunity for these professionals to stand out from the crowd and for the Industry to say "thank you".
Tame your computer - pretty clever printing
In her regular series for Cambridge Network members, software training expert Karen Roem offers handy tips to help you 'Tame your computer'. This week she describes how to print only one page of an email message (Microsoft Outlook)...
The Brunel International Lecture Series at Cambridge
The Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction (CSIC) and the Cambridge University Engineering Department Centre for Sustainable Development are proud to host the second stop of the Brunel International Lecture Series.
Put your question about the A14 improvements to the Highways Agency: web chat - 4 June
With the consultation into the £1.5 billion plans for the A14 in Cambridgeshire closing soon, the Highways Agency is urging people to get involved and voice their views.
Cambridge Filmworks shorlisted for PRCA DARE Award
Who DARES wins! Video production company Cambridge Filmworks is shortlisted for a prestigious PRCA DARE award with the Public Relations Consultants Association.
Does your Polio vaccine need boosting?
Travellers to Afghanistan, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Israel, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia and Syria are advised to have a booster dose of polio-containing vaccine if you have not received vaccination in the past 12 months, says The Travel Clinic.
Cambridge Sensotec develops new SF6 gas analyser with pump back facility
Cambridge Sensotec is developing an all new SF6 gas analyser with pump back facility for measuring SF6 within high voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS).
Cheffins finances cancer care unit
Cheffins has donated £10,000 for a community oncology treatment unit at St George’s Medical Centre, Littleport. This facility will help some cancer sufferers to avoid travelling to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for routine chemotherapy sessions.
Spring outreach at SLCU
Researchers at the Sainsbury Laboratory, University of Cambridge (SLCU) have had a busy spring, participating in several public engagement events aimed at future plant scientists and the general public.
Innomech appoints new MD as company founder David Beale retires
Tim Mead has been appointed as managing director (MD) of automation consultancy GB Innomech (Innomech) and takes over from retiring MD David Beale.
When is GM not GM?
As genome editing becomes more sophisticated, what should be included under the definition of GM? asks The Scientific Alliance.
Adder brings flexibility and reliability to Soho mixing stages
Adder Technology, the high performance keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) specialist, has successfully completed an installation of its AdderLink Infinity range at Warner Bros. De Lane Lea in London.
Endomagnetics introduces higher performance probe and appoints CTO
Endomagnetics, the company developing a portfolio of products to improve the standard of cancer care, has developed a new, higher performance probe for its popular SentiMag® instrument.
Argon Streams licensed to world leading chip developer
Argon Streams, the only test bit-streams providing full coverage, is rapidly becoming the first choice verification solution for designers of HEVC decoders.
Uphall hosts Scottish technology developers' conference
Conference for engineers and computer scientists explores the latest tools and technologies for the development of intelligent systems and devices.
Haverhill Research Park hosts Cambridge agents open day
Haverhill Research Park recently held an open day for Cambridge commercial agents to see the opportunities for potential occupiers bringing the Cambridge Science Park environment to Haverhill, complete with a Cambridge postcode.
Pitch opportunities announced for Digital Marketing Conference
Bookings for the CIM Eighth Cambridge Digital Marketing Conference on 10th July are now building fast, and agencies in the region have a new opportunity to make a two-to-three minute pitch of their services.
Major Macmillan honour for talented Bethan
The prestigious Macmillan Prize has been won for the fifth year in succession by a student from Anglia Ruskin University.