PredictImmune invited to present at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation IBD Biomarkers Summit
PredictImmune, developers of pioneering prognostic tools for guiding treatment options and improving patient outcomes in immune-mediated diseases, announced today that it has been invited to present at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation IBD Biomarkers Summit, taking place in Newark, NJ, USA on 17th and 18th October 2018.
Journey to precision cancer treatment takes off with new passports tool
Cancer research and the future of precision cancer treatment will be accelerated by a new tool developed by scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. The novel tool, called Cell Model Passports, acts as a central hub for the rapidly expanding number of cancer models, which are critically needed for cancer research.
New chemistries deliver industry's first major innovation in decades
Industry leaders will next week discuss novel fertilisation solutions at 'The Ag-Chem Pipeline' event, Rothamsted Centre - where, 160 years ago, the world's first commercial mineral fertiliser was developed.
Antibodies.com introduces knockout (KO) validation
Antibodies are widely used in pre-clinical research to study proteins and their functions in biological pathways and diseased states. Antibodies.com has incorporated knockout validation (using CRISPR/Cas9), the most accepted method for validating antibody specificity, as part of its standard antibody validation process.
Listening is the new reading as ITGP launches new audiobooks range
The audiobook boom shows no signs of slowing, and neither does IT Governance Publishing’s (ITGP) release slate, with the announcement that 12 of its most popular titles are being released in audiobook format.
Gender Inequality Conference kick-starts agenda for change
Thirty-five delegates attended an important conference, organised by The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce and hosted by Murray Edwards College, which explored the issue of gender inequality at work and set an agenda for change.
Stocks in Focus: Standard Life UK Smaller Companies Trust
This week Neil Trickett of NW Brown looks at Standard Life UK Smaller Companies, a £380m investment trust that aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investment through quoted UK smaller companies.
Scintacor acquires business assets of Photonic Science Limited
Scintacor Limited is pleased to announce the acquisition of the intellectual property, business name and physical assets of Photonic Science Limited on Tuesday 25th September 2018 by its newly formed group company, Photonic Science and Engineering Limited.
Podcast: How AI and Machine Learning help banks be more efficient while fighting fraud
Often misunderstood, AI and machine learning have big potential for banks in fighting fraud, reducing friction in the customer experience and increasing overall operational efficiency.
Do new technologies create more security challenges than they solve?
As tech gets ever more clever, it opens possibilities – not just for business but for cybercriminals, too. Companies are being kept on their toes to find the most up-to-date security. We asked four experts whether the benefits still justify the security demands
The UK’s first print-to-product provider
Prototype Projects is the UK’s first print-to-product provider which delivers repeatable results for finishing and dyeing.
Owlstone Medical completes $50m (c.£38m) financing round
Owlstone Medical Ltd, a global diagnostics company developing a breathalyzer for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, announced that it has completed its financing round to drive the global commercialization of its Breath Biopsy platform.
World’s first chocolate patent for weight and cholesterol management granted in Europe
Game-changer Lycotec's invention for the chocolate industry will remove the stigma of health harm from the most enjoyed treat. Cambridge-based Lycotec Ltd is pleased to announce that its invention of a chocolate for weight management and blood cholesterol reduction has been granted the world’s first patent in Europe.
Caius conference team wins award for best customer service
A Cambridge College is celebrating winning this year’s Best Customer Service in the Professional Business Category at the 2018 Cambridge BID Awards.
From zero-emission bikes to crops that grow without soil: Cleantech Venture Day innovations
Cambridge Cleantech has announced the names of the first group of companies selected to pitch at its high-profile investment event, Cleantech Venture Day, to be held in London on 31st October 2018.
Cambridge Index drops 2.0%
The Cambridge Index fell 561.3 points or 2% to close at 27999.9, as four of the top five Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Danske Bank boosts fraud prevention with Featurespace ARIC™ Fraud Hub
Danske Bank, the largest bank in Denmark and leader in the northern European financial markets, has selected Featurespace, the leading machine learning Adaptive Behavioural Analytics fraud prevention company, as its strategic provider to bolster its fraud mitigation capabilities.
Featurespace's Nicole Baxby selected for Money 20/20's inaugural class of the Rise Up Academy
Created to address the gender imbalance in leadership positions within the Financial Services and Fintech industry, Money 20/20's Rise Up academy received more than 500 applications for its inaugural class.
Cambridge: A city state of mind?
Cambridge has been one of the success stories of the past decade, but there are signs emerging that it needs to adopt new strategies to remain in a position of strength, says new research from Savills.
Registrations now open for a range of funding competitions
Technology and innovation competitions currently underway offer funding from Innovate UK, the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) and Horizon 2020.
Industrial Fellowships boost promising technologies
Alex Raymond, a University of Cambridge PhD student, is one of 12 people to have been awarded an Industrial Fellowship by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. The £80,000 funding will support his work to create a system that will allow driverless boats to talk with humans through radios to make sure they stay safe.
Breakfast session focuses on mental health at work
Did you know that businesses waste more than £1000 a year per employee by not addressing mental health at work? Join Cambridge Network for an interactive Breakfast Networking session this Thursday (October 4th) to discover more - and learn how to support your people and improve your chances of success.
Training: commercial patent search and analysis, and why IP matters to your business
On 18 October 2018 CIIPM (Cambridge Intellectual Property Meeting) returns with a training day in two parts, exploring patent analysis techniques and the importance of understanding and using intellectual property relevant to your business. Cambridge Network members enjoy a 15% discount - but spaces are limited.
'Computing History: Her Story' focuses on women in tech
A programme of exciting events linked to the past, present and future of women in technology is underway at the Cambridge Centre for Computing History.
Evonetix partners with LioniX International to enable DNA synthesis at scale
Evonetix, the Cambridge-based company pioneering an innovative approach to scalable and high-fidelity gene synthesis, and LioniX International, a leading global provider of customised microsystem solutions in scalable production volumes, will collaborate to scale up production of prototype microelectromechanical systems (MEMs) for DNA synthesis.