Healthcare and Life Science
Impulse Programme: Turning world‑class science into commercial impact
Applications close soon for Impulse 2026. Round One deadline has now passed (2 February 2026)Round Two deadline: 2 March 2026 Now in its 10th year, the Impulse Programme, delivered through the Maxwell Centre at the University of Cambridge, helps science and tech researchers de...
iXCells Biotechnologies and Rosebud Biosciences partner to advance organoid-based models for rare diseases
Expansion of iXCells’ iPSCore platform with integration of 3D human organoid expertise will enable evaluation of drug toxicity and tissue-specific responsesResponds to growing demand for scalable, patient-relevant human models to support translational decision-making in drug development...
Cathy Tralau-Stewart discusses strengthening UK therapeutic translation in Drug Discovery World
Professor Cathy Tralau-Stewart, Executive Director of the Milner Therapeutics Institute, has continued her thought leadership work with an article in Drug Discovery World. ...
Astoriom acquires Precision Stability Storage
Acquisition strengthens Astoriom’s stability storage capabilities to meet increasing demand across North America Offers reliable, compliant, and accessible solutions to advance scientific discovery and product developmentRochdale, UK, and North Carolina, US, 27 January 2026: Astoriom, a...
Women at the cutting edge: driving inclusive surgical design
Gender bias in surgical devices impacts women surgeons, compromising both their performance and well-being. Many instruments and protective equipment have historically been designed using data based on male physical characteristics, creating systemic challenges for female practitioners....
Vortex Biotech opens new state-of-the-art laboratory at Manchester Science Park
Expansion accelerates the development of its non-invasive cancer diagnostic solutions Manchester, UK – 27 January 2026 – Vortex Biotech Holdings Limited has announced the opening of its advanced laboratory facilities at Manchester Science Park. The new site significantly enhances t...
Verlingue acquires Cambridge-based Employee Benefits specialist EBCam
Verlingue announces the acquisition of Cambridge-based Employee Benefits and Financial Planning specialist, EBCam, marking an important step in its continued expansion in the UK Employee Benefits market. ...
Sable&Hawkes deliver privacy glazing and wayfinding project for Addenbrookes
Sable&Hawkes. have delivered a new environment NHS project for Addenbrookes, part of the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. Delivering external privacy glazing and wayfinding as part of an ongoing relationship with the trust to improve and enhance public and clinical spaces. ...
Sanger scientist awarded Kovalenko Medal by National Academy of Sciences
Wellcome Sanger Institute Senior Group Leader, and former Institute Director, Professor Sir Mike Stratton has been awarded the 2026 Jessie Stevenson Kovalenko Medal by the Council of the National Academy of Sciences. ...
Paralympian Steve is first guest on research centre podcasts
Patients and others with an interest in brain and spinal injury could benefit from a fortnightly series of inspiring podcasts due to be aired this year by the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) based at Addenbrooke’s. ...