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Alchemab to collaborate with AstraZeneca to use Alchemab’s drug discovery platform for prostate cancer study
Alchemab, a biotech company developing novel therapeutics for patients with hard-to-treat diseases by harnessing the power of naturally protective antibodies, has formed a collaboration with AstraZeneca to accelerate prostate cancer research.
Inivata to be acquired by NeoGenomics
Research Triangle Park, NC, USA and Cambridge, UK… Inivata, a leader in liquid biopsy, today announces that NeoGenomics, Inc (NASDAQ: NEO.), a leading provider of cancer-focused genetic testing services and global oncology contract research services, has agreed to acquire Inivata.
UK life sciences companies see £10.6 billion of deals in Q1 2021
British life sciences companies were involved with £11 billion of corporate investment over the first quarter of 2021, over half of the record amount raised in total during 2020, finds a major new report on the sector.
FDA expands collaboration with CN Bio to investigate lung-on-a-chip model for inhaled drug evaluation applications
CN Bio, a leading developer of single- and multi-organ-on-chip microphysiological systems (MPS) that improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended their research collaboration for a further three years.
Toxic cultures
Team Coaching Boutique founder John Cockburn-Evans talks about some interesting and lesser known aspects of toxic work cultures...
Exploit plants’ ability to tell the time to make food production more sustainable, say scientists
Cambridge plant scientists say circadian clock genes, which enable plants to measure daily and seasonal rhythms, should be targeted in agriculture and crop breeding for higher yields and more sustainable farming.
University of Cambridge appoints Dr Diarmuid O’Brien as new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise
The University of Cambridge announces the appointment of Dr Diarmuid O’Brien as the new Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise, effective September 2021.
Cambridge Index declines 4.2%
The Cambridge Index dropped 1,234.5 points or 4.2% to close at 28029.3, as six of the top ten Index heavyweights posted weekly losses to their share prices.
Global Gene Corp announces R&D investment in genomics in the UK
Global Gene Corp is delighted to announce R&D investment in genomics in the United Kingdom.
London Stansted one of the first UK airports to be recognised as Covid secure
London Stansted has become one of the first airports in the UK to receive CAA recognition for the measures implemented across the airport to make it Covid-secure as it prepares for the return of passengers in the coming weeks.
Why Microsoft is a leader of four Gartner Magic Quadrants for information security
Microsoft continues to strengthen its position as a front runner in information security and has been recognised as a leader in four Gartner magic quadrants: Unified Endpoint Management, Access Management, Cloud Access Security Brokers and Enterprise Information Archiving. The strengths for each solution are discussed and the cost implications are explored.
How well protected are you?
You may have recently seen some communications from the DfE and NCSC, regarding the high levels of Cyber Attacks on schools and MATs
Ward Solutions turns to Luminance’s AI to fulfil DSARs
Luminance has announced that Ireland’s leading provider of information security and risk management solutions, Ward Solutions, has adopted Luminance’s cutting-edge AI platform to assist their in-house legal and data protection team when responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) arising under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
‘Proper lovely’ film wins top prize at RTS Awards
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) student Lidia Bieniarz has won the top prize – the Sir Lenny Henry Award – at the Royal Television Society’s Midlands Student Television Awards, for a film the actor and comedian described as “proper lovely”.
Eagle Genomics opens Indian hub as world interest in microbiome research intensifies
Eagle Genomics, a British pioneer in applying network science to biology, has announced the opening of a formal new operation in India – within the innovation hub of Laxmi Cyber City in Hyderabad - as the bio revolution continues to transform the global economy.
Newmarket Food & Drink Festival to go ahead in 2021
Foodies can pencil in a key date in their calendar as organisers announce one of the region’s largest annual food and drink festivals, the Newmarket Food and Drink Festival, is set to go ahead as a physical event this year.
Processors enable pre-clinical vaccine adjuvant and therapeutics manufacturing
Analytik reports how its Microfluidizer® processors are enabling researchers to develop a range of therapeutic formulations including vaccine adjuvants, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles.
Prima and TTP plc prove pivotal in time-critical project for Pitney Bowes
Cambridgeshire-based contract manufacturer Prima Electronic Services has underlined its ability to address customers’ needs within an ultra-short period. Together with leading product development firm TTP plc, the company was recently assigned to work on a major project for Pitney Bowes, the global technology company whose sending technology is used by industries all over the world - including…
Worried about barriers to doing business in China? 'PPE' is your answer
Crayfish.io CEO Ting Zhang recently provided fresh Q1 data for the Chinese economy and shared insights developed from working with clients, Chinese investors and sector specialists over the past year, suggesting that a “PPE” approach can be applied when entering China.
IPO values Darktrace at £2.2 billion
Shares in Cambridge cybersecurity company Darktrace leapt as much as 40% in their first day of trading on the London Stock Exchange on Friday, following an initial public offering that raised £165 million.
Mogrify completes Series A financing totalling $33 million
Mogrify Limited (Mogrify®), a biopharmaceutical company aiming to transform the development of ex vivo cell therapies and pioneer a new class of in vivo reprogramming therapies, announced today the second closing of its Series A financing of $17 million USD, bringing the total raised to $33 million in this round. The funding will support the advancement of Mogrify’s immuno-oncology and…
Versius surgical robot begins first gynaecological procedures in NHS hospital
CMR Surgical (CMR) – a global surgical robotics business – has announced the expanded use of its next-generation surgical robotic system Versius® in Europe. For the first time, Versius is being used to conduct major gynaecological procedures, including complex cancer cases, in the NHS at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Trust.
Achieve more by doing less
It sounds too good to be true, but it isn't. In the world of communications, you can achieve more by doing less. And here's how, writes Simon Hall...
The changing role of offices in the post-COVID world
COVID-19 has undoubtedly been the most disruptive event in the lives of many people. We are likely to look back and see 2020 as being a pivotal year when things changed forever for reasons both good and bad.
New speakers join Cancer Diagnostic Summit
It is generally recognised that early diagnosis of cancer leads to increased survival rates. The Cancer Diagnostic Technology Summit (11- 14 May) brings together the best in academic research and commercial leaders to examine how near we are to achieving the ideal cancer diagnostic tests.