The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Neil Hall as its new Director.
Professor Neil Hall will join TGAC in April 2016 from the University of Liverpool where he is currently the Director of The Centre for Genomic Research. As a leader in the field of genomics, Professor Hall has specialised in understanding the genomics of infectious disease over the past decade. He has led projects at The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and The Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR) in the US, including the effort to
Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, talks about how the Laboratory for In-situ Microscopy & Analysis in the Department of Engineering, University of Oxford is applying various Microtest tensile stages to characterise materials at different temperatures and under varying loading conditions.
Dr Kalin Dragnevski heads up the Laboratory for In-situ Microscopy & Analysis, LIMA, a contract service and research facility housed in the Department of Engineering at the University of Oxford. Founded in 2012, LIMA is unique in that it comprises over £1m, state of the art characterisation equipment allowing simultaneous investigation of the structure-property-composition relationship in materials systems at different length scales...
Request your new Rainin 2016 "Art of Pipetting" wall calendar now.
This year it features a fun interpretation of the work by internationally acclaimed artist Banksy. These calendars are created each year to help liven up a wall in your lab, and to celebrate the artists, thinkers and scientists who are pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box. If you want to give your lab a spruce up then request your free copy of our "Art of Pipetting" calendar now. To do this simply contact us ensuring your...
A nuclear scientist at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) had an affliction with a kidney stone and just like any curious scientist it got him wondering…
Senior ANSTO research scientist Vladimir Levchenko found himself as part of a startling statistic when he was told he had one of Australia’s most common disorders. Kidney stones affect 1 in 10 Australian men, and 1 in 35 Australian women during their lifetime, however it turns out that very little is known about their growth cycle and longevity. Like so many other scientists before him, a personal question has identified a gap in...
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a new type of materials with nanoscale pores.
Bioscience engineers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have developed an alternative method that produces these materials in the form of very thin films, so that they can easily be used for high-tech applications such as microchips. The study was published in Nature Materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a recently developed type of materials that consist of a nanoporous grid of both organic molecules and metal ions. MOFs take...
One World Lab has announced a strategic partnership with Tonbo Biosciences meaning a complete offering of primary antibodies in a conjugated format are now available at www.oneworldlab.com.
Researchers now have access to a full resource of flow cytometry antibodies that are manufactured to the highest quality and precision, resulting in consistently high performance. In line with the One World Lab model, these antibodies are offered in test sized aliquots allowing researchers the flexibility to test multiple antibodies more cost efficiently. Conjugated primary antibodies are extremely useful reagents for studies in a number of...
The European Investment Bank, Europe’s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide GBP 107m to support construction of the new Midland Metropolitan Hospital in Birmingham.
Once open in three years’ time the brand new hospital will provide state of the art acute healthcare for 530,000 people living in Sandwell and West Birmingham and include one of the largest accident and emergency departments in Europe. The new hospital scheme, costing GBP 340m, includes 670 beds and 15 operating theatres, as well as a new public park, reached financial close following an agreement between the Sandwell...
Infection rates in hospitals significantly reduced by using hydrogen peroxide vapour technology, reports latest scientific study.
A marked decrease was observed for C difficile, MRSA, VRE and EBSL following the room/environmental disinfection treatment and ongoing improvements in hand hygiene. Published in the American Journal of Infection Control, the paper by Kim Horn MPH and Jonathan A. Otter PhD shows the result of a before-after study conducted from October 2010 to September 2013. The impact of the implementation of HPV room disinfection...
The University of Nottingham, a long-standing customer of UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter, has ordered further Smart-Trak high-performance digital mass flow controllers to measure the flow of gases used in biomolecular research.
The latest order forms part of a supply relationship between Litre Meter and the Centre for Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Nottingham (CBS) dating back more than 20 years. During that time Litre Meter has supplied various flowmeters for a number of research applications and undertaken calibration services as required. Litre Meter has most recently supplied a range of Smart-Trak? 100 Series instruments designed to measure flow ranges...
Throughout December, the home of applied science in Sydney is helping school Principals reward their students for efforts in subjects that will shape the future for Australia. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Science Medals are given out to celebrate and encourage success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects (STEM). Some 230 medals will be awarded to 115 primary and...
The latest software release along with an expansion of the global technical specialist team, highlight Malvern Instruments’ ongoing commitment to extending and supporting the application of NanoSight, a nanoparticle characterization technology with unique capabilities.
The Malvern NanoSight range enables the visualization, sizing and counting of nanoparticles, exosomes, protein aggregates, and is increasingly being used in biopharma and nanoparticle research. “Two years on from joining Malvern, the benefits of becoming part of a larger global business are clear. NanoSight customers are now benefiting directly from Malvern’s highly developed skills in making complex analytical techniques more...
AMSBIO has assembled an extensive collection of autophagy antibodies.
From the industry standard autophagy antibody APG8 (MAPLC3) to the newest autophagy antibodies such as LAMP and APG1, AMSBIO is able to provide the most relevant, qualified antibodies for autophagy research. Autophagy is a cellular process not only implicated in the death of a cell, but more widely implicated in the survival of a cell. Autophagy functions as a housekeeping mechanism through disposal of aging and/or dysfunctional proteins and organelles by isolating...
Axilum Robotics, specializing in the development of medical robots and Localite, specializing in medical navigation and planning systems, today announced the installation of a robotized system for image-guided Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) at the Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance, Copenhagen University Hospital Hvidovre, Denmark.
The Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR), headed by Pr. Hartwig Siebner, is one of the leading research centres in Europe within the field of biomedical MRI. A highly profiled international research team translates the latest advances in MRI to examine the brain's function, metabolism and structure. The Centre has developed a strong expertise in TMS and is organizing each year workshops to educate researchers...
Autoscribe Informatics has published a new case study on the use of the Matrix Gemini LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) at a multi-site veterinary diagnostic and clinical pathology laboratory.
Matrix Gemini is being used by NationWide Laboratory Services to co-ordinate sample tracking, management and reporting across laboratories in four different UK locations. NationWide Laboratory Services is a UKAS accredited independent multi–disciplinary veterinary laboratory providing diagnostic and clinical pathology services for veterinary surgeons throughout the UK, Europe and...
Flexicon, a business division of Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, has introduced an upgraded version of its established and successful FlexFeed30 (FF30) tabletop liquid filling and capping machine for the pharmaceutical, biotech and diagnostic industries.
Focussing predominantly on ease-of-use, the upgraded features are set to make the Flexicon FF30 even more appealing for laboratories, hospital pharmacies, R&D departments, essential oil manufacturers, cosmetics producers and general subcontract filling companies. 1200 bottles per hour. The Flexicon FF30 is capable of filling and capping up to 1200 bottles per hour with diameters from 12 to 50mm (up to 110mm high). Standard...
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published a new document titled Management of Critical and Significant-Risk Results (GP47-Ed1).
This guideline provides current best practice recommendations for developing and implementing a policy and procedures for the identification, reporting, and management of critical- and significant-risk laboratory results. Emphasis is placed on management responsibilities such as development of the policy, the process, procedures, job descriptions, and monitoring systems that ensure effective reporting and compliance with regulatory...
EU study to build on Phase I trial of Videregen product & generate approval application
The pan-European TETRA consortium, led by Videregen Limited, has been awarded EUR 6.8 million under the Horizon 2020 programme[1] for a pivotal Phase II clinical trial of the company's tissue engineered replacement trachea. The project will start at the beginning of 2016 with the first patients to be treated in 2017, building on the results of the four-patient UK INSPIRE Phase I study[2] The study will focus on the orphan indication...
Treeway is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute for the development of AAV5-GDNF (TW002) gene therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Treeway, a biotech company founded by two ALS patients, obtained an exclusive license agreement from uniQure for the use of AAV5-GDNF earlier this year. GDNF has a promising clinical potential in ALS, but optimization of delivery to the site of action is required. AAV5-GDNF is a gene therapy with a novel administration modality for clinical use and is Treeway’s second product in development (TW002). To advance the development of...
Optical Surfaces Ltd. has supplied the Laboratoire d'astrophysique de Marseille (LAM) with polished substrates to manufacture the high precision grisms that lie at the heart of a Near Infrared Spectrophotometer designed to perform red shift measurements in the forthcoming Euclid space mission by the European Space Agency (ESA).
LAM is one of the largest astrophysics public research institutes in France. It combines fundamental research in Astrophysics and the development of instrumentation for space and ground-based telescopes. The ESA's Euclid space mission will study the dark universe. One of the on-board probes will be a Baryonic Acoustic Oscillations (BAO) device which will measure the red shift of millions of galaxies through their Near Infrared spectra. The Near Infrared...
EUCAST’s unheralded, but vital work, is helping to ensure responsible use by defining common standards for antimicrobial resistance globally
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ESCMID) – an organization that pursues science, explores risk assessment, knowledge sharing and best practices in the fight against infectious disease – is currently researching the new critical breakpoints for antimicrobial agents in clinical development through its European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST). The group is highly respected...
Dry Fog 2 demonstration video available to view online
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries, has once again supported Pharmig’s Annual Conference. This conference allowed individuals within pharmaceutical, healthcare and NHS Industries, to keep up to date with current topics and The Cherwell Laboratories’ stand featured a variety of its microbiology solutions portfolio, including a video displaying the...
In his latest report issued in December 2015 Lord O’Neill highlights that the use of antibiotics in agriculture around the world represents a threat to public health, promoting the development and spread of so-called drug-resistant infections (‘superbugs’).
Given the world uses far more antibiotics in animals than it does in humans, agricultural use must be reduced globally, according to the new report published today (8th December 2015) by the independent Review on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), chaired by Jim O’Neill. The report recommends stricter rules on the type of drugs used in agriculture depending on their importance to humans. Antibiotic Research UK the world’s first...
Professor Neil Hall will join TGAC in April 2016 from the University of Liverpool where he is currently the Director of The Centre for Genomic Research. 
Dr Kalin Dragnevski heads up the 
This year it features a fun interpretation of the work by internationally acclaimed artist Banksy. 
Senior ANSTO research scientist Vladimir Levchenko found himself as part of a startling statistic when he was told he had one of Australia’s most common disorders. 
Bioscience engineers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have developed an alternative method that produces these materials in the form of very thin films, so that they can easily be used for high-tech applications such as microchips. 
Researchers now have access to a full resource of flow cytometry antibodies that are manufactured to the highest quality and precision, resulting in consistently high performance. In line with the One World Lab model, these antibodies are offered in test sized aliquots allowing researchers the flexibility to test multiple antibodies more cost efficiently. 
Once open in three years’ time the brand new hospital will provide state of the art acute healthcare for 530,000 people living in Sandwell and West Birmingham and include one of the largest accident and emergency departments in Europe. 
A marked decrease was observed for C difficile, MRSA, VRE and EBSL following the room/environmental disinfection treatment and ongoing improvements in hand hygiene. 
The latest order forms part of a supply relationship between Litre Meter and the Centre for Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Nottingham (CBS) dating back more than 20 years. During that time Litre Meter has supplied various flowmeters for a number of research applications and undertaken calibration services as required. 
Throughout December, the home of applied science in Sydney is helping school Principals reward their students for efforts in subjects that will shape the future for Australia. The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) Science Medals are given out to celebrate and encourage success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects (STEM). Some 230 medals will be awarded to 115 primary and...
The Malvern NanoSight range enables the visualization, sizing and counting of nanoparticles, exosomes, protein aggregates, and is increasingly being used in biopharma and nanoparticle research. 
From the industry standard autophagy antibody APG8 (MAPLC3) to the newest autophagy antibodies such as LAMP and APG1, AMSBIO is able to provide the most relevant, qualified antibodies for autophagy research. Autophagy is a cellular process not only implicated in the death of a cell, but more widely implicated in the survival of a cell. Autophagy functions as a housekeeping mechanism through disposal of aging and/or dysfunctional proteins and organelles by isolating...
The Danish Research Centre for Magnetic Resonance (DRCMR), headed by Pr. Hartwig Siebner, is one of the leading research centres in Europe within the field of biomedical MRI. A highly profiled international research team translates the latest advances in MRI to examine the brain's function, metabolism and structure. The Centre has developed a strong expertise in TMS and is organizing each year workshops to educate researchers...
Focussing predominantly on ease-of-use, the upgraded features are set to make the Flexicon FF30 even more appealing for laboratories, hospital pharmacies, R&D departments, essential oil manufacturers, cosmetics producers and general subcontract filling companies. 1200 bottles per hour. The Flexicon FF30 is capable of filling and capping up to 1200 bottles per hour with diameters from 12 to 50mm (up to 110mm high). Standard...
This guideline provides current best practice recommendations for developing and implementing a policy and procedures for the identification, reporting, and management of critical- and significant-risk laboratory results. Emphasis is placed on management responsibilities such as development of the policy, the process, procedures, job descriptions, and monitoring systems that ensure effective reporting and compliance with regulatory...
The pan-European TETRA consortium, led by Videregen Limited, has been awarded EUR 6.8 million under the Horizon 2020 programme[1] for a pivotal Phase II clinical trial of the company's tissue engineered replacement trachea. The project will start at the beginning of 2016 with the first patients to be treated in 2017, building on the results of the four-patient UK INSPIRE Phase I study[2] The study will focus on the orphan indication...
Treeway, a biotech company founded by two ALS patients, obtained an exclusive license agreement from uniQure for the use of AAV5-GDNF earlier this year. GDNF has a promising clinical potential in ALS, but optimization of delivery to the site of action is required. AAV5-GDNF is a gene therapy with a novel administration modality for clinical use and is Treeway’s second product in development (TW002). To advance the development of...
LAM is one of the largest astrophysics public research institutes in France. It combines fundamental research in Astrophysics and the development of instrumentation for space and ground-based telescopes. The ESA's Euclid space mission will study the dark universe. One of the on-board probes will be a Baryonic Acoustic Oscillations (BAO) device which will measure the red shift of millions of galaxies through their Near Infrared spectra. The Near Infrared...
The European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Cherwell Laboratories
Given the world uses far more antibiotics in animals than it does in humans, agricultural use must be reduced globally, according to the new report published today (8th December 2015) by the independent Review on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), chaired by Jim O’Neill. The report recommends stricter rules on the type of drugs used in agriculture depending on their importance to humans.