Healthcare and Life Science
SPT Labtech continues to support UKHSA genomics surveillance project to bolster global health security
Cambridge – SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, continues its partnership with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to advance global genomics surveillance. SPT Labtech has d...
Drug trial brings hope to Parkinson’s patients
Cambridge researchers and Addenbrooke’s Hospital patients are joining forces to trial a new drug aimed at treating Parkinson’s disease. ...
Launching evolue - hello World
Hello World We are excited to announce the official launch of evolue, a dynamic agile consultancy, that is committed to empowering organisations and individuals in navigating the ever-changing landscape of today's world.About Us: ...
MIP Discovery closes £7M Series A financing to drive commercialization in cell and gene therapy space
Company’s synthetic affinity reagents are antibody alternatives designed to advance the speed, safety, and efficiency of manufacturing at scale, making advanced therapies more accessible to patients. Investment led by Mercia Ventures, with Calculus Capital and Angel investors also part...
CMR Surgical hires industry leader to drive operations across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa
Sushobhan Dasgupta joins as President and Chief Commercial Officer for Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. ...
New sponsorship rules to impact care providers and overseas care workers
From 11 March 2024, care providers in England will only be able to sponsor new overseas nationals if they are providing services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), says head of Stone King’s immigration team, Julie Moktadir. ...
Trust backs study to fight asbestos-related cancer
An Addenbrooke’s consultant clinical oncologist is part of an international team led by Queen Mary University of London to make a significant breakthrough in the treatment of a rare and hard-to-treat cancer. ...
Key genes linked to DNA damage and human disease uncovered
More than one hundred key genes linked to DNA damage have been uncovered through systematic screening of nearly 1,000 genetically modified mouse lines, in a new study published (14 February) in Nature. The work provides insights into cancer progression and neurodegenerative diseases a...
Optibrium enables collaborative design in its StarDrop platform
The new Idea Tracker capability further improves the efficiency of drug discovery by supporting project management, idea sharing and molecule design tracking The software promotes collaboration within and across teams for more cohesive workflows ...
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 ...