Healthcare and Life Science
Metrion Biosciences appoints Dr Steve Jenkinson as VP, Drug Discovery and Safety Assessment to strengthen US operations
Appointment supports growth of Metrion’s pre-clinical ion channel contract research and safety pharmacology services. ...
World-first NHS test to curb transfusion side-effects for thousands with Inherited Blood Disorders
The NHS is set to introduce a new genetic blood-matching test – developed through a collaboration with partners including the NIHR BioResource - for thousands living with sickle-cell disease or thalassaemia that could reduce some of the side-effects of transfusion treatments. ...
Study involving BioResource volunteers finds that obesity accelerates loss of COVID-19 vaccination immunity
Following publication of a new study led by scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh, we asked co-lead of the Cambridge team, Dr James Thaventhiran, about the role of the BioResource and our volunteers in facilitating this study that suggests people with obesity are lik...
Human capabilities vs skills: the answer to hard to fill vacancies?
Are hard-to-fill job vacancies keeping you up at night? If you’re struggling to find the right candidates for the right roles, you might be asking yourself where you’re going wrong. But the talent is out there – all we need is a fresh approach to finding them. ...
H.E.L Group expands range of BioXplorer bioreactors to support bioprocess development
Automated parallel bioreactor offering updated with increased capabilities for multi-parameter process development BioXplorer systems are modular and highly configurable with automation, process control, safety monitoring, and data recording enabled through control software H.E.L ...
Cambridge Healthcare Research Appoints the Head of their Competitive Intelligence Division, Solici
Cambridge Healthcare Research announces the promotion of Senior Principal Brendan Walkden to Head of Solici ...
France: A step towards more regulated drug prices
2022 was an expensive year for public spending in France, that led to a €18.9 billion debt for the social security system[1], of which almost 90% was driven by health-related spending[2]. ...
The importance of getting a workplace investigation right
The importance of conducting a workplace investigation correctly and fairly is paramount, with this only being achieved with the correct polices and procedures being implemented and followed. ...
Axol Bioscience collaborates with StrataStem to deliver stem cell based ‘Clinical Trial in a Dish’ for Alzheimer’s Disease
Together, an extensive panel of consented patient samples and iPSC technology will advance AD drug development and patient stratification. ...
ELRIG UK Announces Prof Janet Hemingway and Dr Dave Powell as Keynote Speakers at Drug Discovery 2023
ELRIG Drug Discovery 2023 at ACC Liverpool (18–19 October) to focus on diverse thinking and new perspectives Cambridge, UK, 06 June 2023: The European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group (ELRIG) UK today announced the keynote speakers for Drug Discovery 2023, taking place at the...