The expert in high precision thermoregulation Huber Kältemaschinenbau headquartered in Offenburg is honored with the "Grand Prix of Small and Medium Enterprises" / 5,009 companies were nominated for the competition
Company performance as well as employee commitment and diligence are honored
The "Grand Prix of Small and Medium Enterprises" is one of the most important business awards Germany-wide
Small and medium enterprises do not only shape the economy – they are the economy! Small and medium enterprises have created millions of new sustainable jobs in industry, trade, services, and handcraft - virtually unnoticed by the public....
Manufacturers plan to implement premium pricing strategies for commercial use of albumin as an excipient, finds Frost & Sullivan
Human albumin is widely considered as a plasma replacement or expander for therapeutic purposes. However, for over a decade, the healthcare industry has been exploring the use of human albumin as a non-therapeutic substance/excipient for commercial settings. Across these application areas, emerging opportunities for human albumin as a drug formulation agent, vaccine ingredient, sealant in surgeries, and coating for medical...
AMSBIO has announced a new PD-1 (Programmed Death) inhibitor screening assay kit for cancer research studies.
Immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer is rapidly evolving from therapies that globally and non-specifically simulate the immune system to more targeted activation of individual components of the immune system. The net result of this targeted approach is decreased toxicity and increased efficacy of immunotherapy. The understanding of the checkpoint signalling pathway involving the programmed death 1 (PD-1) receptor and its ligands (PD-L1/2) in...
Use of next generation RNA In Situ Hybridization across a diverse array of applications
Advanced Cell Diagnostics Inc. (ACD), a technology and market leader in the field of molecular pathology and developer of cell and tissue-based RNA analysis tools, is celebrating a significant milestone. Over 300 peer-reviewed research papers have now been published that feature ACD’s RNAscope technology as a core part of the research methodology, reflecting its facility in advancing the latest biological research in both academia and industry. RNA in situ hybridization (ISH) is a valuable tool for studying...
Access to a section of the platform will be enabled via a new mobile app at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading genome analytics company, is developing algorithms, curated data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human traits and diseases. Genomics is allowing delegates at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference to access part of its genetic association platform via a new mobile app weSNP, for Android, iPhone and iPad devices...
Protein supplement for gamete and embryo manipulation in assisted reproduction
Irvine Scientific, a world leader in the innovation and manufacture of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), today announced the receipt of CE Mark approval for its Human Serum Albumin Solution (100 mg/mL) in Normal Saline (HSA). HSA is used in assisted reproductive procedures as a protein supplement for gamete and embryo manipulation. Irvine Scientific’s HSA is manufactured according to current Good Manufactured...
Innovative coating on CELLview slide glass bottom provides a plastic like culture surface for use with sensitive cells
Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, is unveiling its new CELLview slide at the European Biotechnica trade show in Hanover, Germany. The slide’s glass bottom is now available with both a TC-treated surface, for simple applications, and an Advanced TC-treated surface for more complex experiments such as multiple immunological staining or live cell analysis of sensitive cells...
Pittcon and its sponsoring society, The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP) are pleased to announce Sanford Asher as the recipient of the 2016 SACP Award.
Asher will accept this prestigious award at Pittcon 2016 which takes place March 6-10, in Atlanta, Georgia. His session, “Photonic Crystal Hydrogel and Organogel Sensors for Chemical and Biological Analytes,” will include a discussion of sensing motifs that utilize 2-D and 3-D arrays and monolayers of particles embedded onto a molecular recognition polymer hydrogel networks. The SACP Analytical Chemistry Award, established in 1957, is presented annually to recognize outstanding...
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, officially opened a new logistics center for the pharmaceuticals industry in Mörfelden-Walldorf today.
The new competency center is located near the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main airport and serves as a hub for the transport, transport preparation, temporary storage, and transport follow-up of active and passive temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and medicinal products. “The life sciences and healthcare industry is regulated by increasingly stricter compliance requirements. At the same time, dealing with highly sensitive pharmaceuticals...
Cost-effective, ready-to-use kit enables appropriate testing strategies for reliable diagnoses
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has launched its CE-IVD labelled CytocellAquarius®P16/3c/7c/17c Probe Kit, a cost-effective, ready-to-use fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe kit for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer — for sale in Europe. Bladder cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent, and in 2012 was reported as the 5th most common cancer in Europe1. While...
Studies confirm utility of PointMan for molecular analysis of CTCs and circulating DNA in liquid biopsies
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that two research posters supporting the application of its PointMan™ DNA enrichment technology, for rapid and sensitive detection of lung cancer mutations, have been delivered at key conferences. Both posters are available at www.ekfmolecular.com. At the recent International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s 16th World Conference on Lung Cancer held in...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their temperature controlled stages in the study of the novel electrolytes that can be used in fuel cells.
This work was carried out at the Katholic University of Leuven in Belgium. The Katholic University of Leuven in central Belgium provides nine clusters, or Key Areas, of scientific research. The Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis is a group within the Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, M2S. Fuel cells are one of the key areas of research. Fuel cells, and in particular polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been earmarked as highly...
British laboratory autoclave manufacturer Priorclave will reveal the quality of its autoclave build through the QCS EH100 steam steriliser that will take centre stage on stand EO2 in Hall 1 at the forthcoming Medica exhibition.
A clear side panel will enable visitors to the Priorclave stand to view the clean, structure lines of the autoclave build, just part of a story that has helped the company’s gain a global presence, delivering durable and reliable autoclaves whatever the format - benchtop, top and front loading free-standing, double-door, stackable and powerdoor worldwide. The QCS EH100 that will be featured at Medica is a 100 litre capacity, front loading autoclave...
University of Leicester, Loughborough University and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust experts lead development of the East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node
Researchers from the University of Leicester are leading the establishment of a new Centre to develop breath analysis tests that could help in the rapid diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions, including cancers, respiratory infections and diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) has been established with a £2.5 million grant from the Medical Research...
Company maintains focus on quality to meet customer expectations
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of Harshad Joshi as Quality Manager. Harshad’s appointment marks Cherwell’s commitment to providing the highest quality products, enabling customers to retain complete confidence in the products Cherwell supply them with. Andy Whittard, Managing Director of Cherwell, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Harshad to Cherwell Laboratories. Harshad brings a wealth of...
Protagen AG, the technology leader in the development of novel molecular diagnostic and companion diagnostic tests for autoimmune diseases, has elected Dr. Dirk Ehlers, CEO of Trumpf Medical in Puchheim, to the company‘s Supervisory Board.
Simultaneously, Ulrich Kintzel, Senior Investment Manager of NRW.BANK in Düsseldorf, succeeded Dr. Aristotelis Nastos as representative of NRW.BANK, and Matthias Guth, was appointed by MIG AG in Munich, to follow Michael Motschmann in his board position. Dr. Ehlers has served in executive positions at Eppendorf, Roche Diagnostics, Evotec, Fresenius Kabi and Olympus Diagnostics and has a proven track record in the Diagnostics...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, report on how the National Physical Laboratory applies the ASD, a PANalytical company FieldSpec 4 analyser to study vegetation to compare with data recorded from satellites.
The Environmental Division of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has a group which specialises in the investigation of the quality of Earth Observation satellite data. The TREES group (TRaceability in tErrestrial vEgetation Sensors and biophysical products) aims to provide end-to-end traceability for terrestrial vegetation sensors and satellite-derived products of biophysical Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) through a range of research activities...
In advance of the 2015 Nobel Prize announcement, Preservica future proofs over 1m pages of the 1962 DNA Prize winning collection, including the famous ‘Photo 51’
Wellcome Library chooses Preservica to safeguard its online medical resource, as collection grows rapidly beyond 12 million images (20TB) The Wellcome Library, one of the world’s most significant resources for medical history, and part of the Wellcome Collection, has partnered with Preservica to protect and future proof its 20TB and growing collection of digitised and born digital material. The Wellcome Library is one of the world's major resources...
Haydale, a leader in the development and commercialisation of enhanced graphene and nanoparticulate materials, has announced that it has recently been awarded a number of research grants, totalling over £450,000.
The projects relating to each grant are expected to run for a period of between 18 to 24 months. These new projects include The development of low cost, self-cleaning graphene enhanced coatings for industrial membranes used in the cleaning and filtering of waste water, swimming pools, desalination and offshore drilling fluids, amongst others as part of the project recently announced by G20 Water. The project’s target sectors of nanofiltration from...
Ingenza is collaborating with researchers at Plymouth University to develop an efficient, scalable microbial production system for epidermicin, an exciting new antibiotic that rapidly kills methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and other harmful bacteria.
Mathew Upton, Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology at Plymouth University, explained: “Epidermicin is a stable, 51 amino acid peptide originally found in Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is effective against gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci and enterococci. It is more potent than existing antibiotics, is non-toxic and represents a new tool in the arsenal of antibiotic medications. However, epidermicin is produced in...
Genomics’ proprietary statistical analysis tools and integrated multi-phenotype database will be used to inform Biogen’s drug research and development processes
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading analysis company developing algorithms, data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human disease, today announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Biogen. The collaboration aims to refine drug target selection through the use of sophisticated analysis of human genetic data. Under the terms of the agreement Biogen...
The Pittcon 2016 Program Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of 13 prestigious awards honoring scientists who have made outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy.
Each award will be presented during a symposium during Pittcon 2016, March 6-10, 2016. Atlanta, Georgia. Presentations will include topics in applications such as bioanalytical, environmental, nanotechnology, material science, polymers/plastics, pharmaceutical, biomedical and homeland security. Methodologies include near infrared spectroscopy, molecular and vibrational spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; electrochemistry; liquid chromatography...
Company performance as well as employee commitment and diligence are honored
Human albumin is widely considered as a plasma replacement or expander for therapeutic purposes. However, for over a decade, the healthcare industry has been exploring the use of human albumin as a non-therapeutic substance/excipient for commercial settings. Across these application areas, emerging opportunities for human albumin as a drug formulation agent, vaccine ingredient, sealant in surgeries, and coating for medical...
Immunotherapy for the treatment of cancer is rapidly evolving from therapies that globally and non-specifically simulate the immune system to more targeted activation of individual components of the immune system. The net result of this targeted approach is decreased toxicity and increased efficacy of immunotherapy. The understanding of the checkpoint signalling pathway involving the programmed death 1 (PD-1) receptor and its ligands (PD-L1/2) in...
Advanced Cell Diagnostics Inc. (ACD), a technology and market leader in the field of molecular pathology and developer of cell and tissue-based RNA analysis tools, is celebrating a significant milestone. Over 300 peer-reviewed research papers have now been published that feature ACD’s RNAscope technology as a core part of the research methodology, reflecting its facility in advancing the latest biological research in both academia and industry. RNA in situ hybridization (ISH) is a valuable tool for studying...
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading genome analytics company, is developing algorithms, curated data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human traits and diseases. Genomics is allowing delegates at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference to access part of its genetic association platform via a new mobile app weSNP, for Android, iPhone and iPad devices...
Irvine Scientific, a world leader in the innovation and manufacture of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), today announced the receipt of CE Mark approval for its Human Serum Albumin Solution (100 mg/mL) in Normal Saline (HSA). HSA is used in assisted reproductive procedures as a protein supplement for gamete and embryo manipulation. Irvine Scientific’s HSA is manufactured according to current Good Manufactured...
Greiner Bio-One, a technology partner for the diagnostic and pharmaceutical industry, is unveiling its new CELLview slide at the European Biotechnica trade show in Hanover, Germany. The slide’s glass bottom is now available with both a TC-treated surface, for simple applications, and an Advanced TC-treated surface for more complex experiments such as multiple immunological staining or live cell analysis of sensitive cells...
Asher will accept this prestigious award at Pittcon 2016 which takes place March 6-10, in Atlanta, Georgia. His session, “Photonic Crystal Hydrogel and Organogel Sensors for Chemical and Biological Analytes,” will include a discussion of sensing motifs that utilize 2-D and 3-D arrays and monolayers of particles embedded onto a molecular recognition polymer hydrogel networks. The SACP Analytical Chemistry Award, established in 1957, is presented annually to recognize outstanding...
The new competency center is located near the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main airport and serves as a hub for the transport, transport preparation, temporary storage, and transport follow-up of active and passive temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and medicinal products. “The life sciences and healthcare industry is regulated by increasingly stricter compliance requirements. At the same time, dealing with highly sensitive pharmaceuticals...
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has launched its CE-IVD labelled Cytocell Aquarius®P16/3c/7c/17c Probe Kit, a cost-effective, ready-to-use fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) probe kit for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer — for sale in Europe. Bladder cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent, and in 2012 was reported as the 5th most common cancer in Europe1. While...
EKF Diagnostics, the global in vitro diagnostics company, announces that two research posters supporting the application of its PointMan™ DNA enrichment technology, for rapid and sensitive detection of lung cancer mutations, have been delivered at key conferences. Both posters are available at www.ekfmolecular.com. At the recent International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer’s 16th World Conference on Lung Cancer held in...
This work was carried out at the Katholic University of Leuven in Belgium. The Katholic University of Leuven in central Belgium provides nine clusters, or Key Areas, of scientific research. The Centre for Surface Chemistry and Catalysis is a group within the Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems, M2S. Fuel cells are one of the key areas of research. Fuel cells, and in particular polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been earmarked as highly...
A clear side panel will enable visitors to the Priorclave stand to view the clean, structure lines of the autoclave build, just part of a story that has helped the company’s gain a global presence, delivering durable and reliable autoclaves whatever the format - benchtop, top and front loading free-standing, double-door, stackable and powerdoor worldwide. The QCS EH100 that will be featured at Medica is a 100 litre capacity, front loading autoclave...
Researchers from the University of Leicester are leading the establishment of a new Centre to develop breath analysis tests that could help in the rapid diagnosis and treatment for a range of conditions, including cancers, respiratory infections and diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The East Midlands Breathomics Pathology Node (EMBER) has been established with a £2.5 million grant from the Medical Research...
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions, are pleased to announce the appointment of Harshad Joshi as Quality Manager. Harshad’s appointment marks Cherwell’s commitment to providing the highest quality products, enabling customers to retain complete confidence in the products Cherwell supply them with. Andy Whittard, Managing Director of Cherwell, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Harshad to Cherwell Laboratories. Harshad brings a wealth of...
Simultaneously, Ulrich Kintzel, Senior Investment Manager of NRW.BANK in Düsseldorf, succeeded Dr. Aristotelis Nastos as representative of NRW.BANK, and Matthias Guth, was appointed by MIG AG in Munich, to follow Michael Motschmann in his board position. Dr. Ehlers has served in executive positions at Eppendorf, Roche Diagnostics, Evotec, Fresenius Kabi and Olympus Diagnostics and has a proven track record in the Diagnostics...
The Environmental Division of the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has a group which specialises in the investigation of the quality of Earth Observation satellite data. The TREES group (TRaceability in tErrestrial vEgetation Sensors and biophysical products) aims to provide end-to-end traceability for terrestrial vegetation sensors and satellite-derived products of biophysical Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) through a range of research activities...
Wellcome Library chooses Preservica to safeguard its online medical resource, as collection grows rapidly beyond 12 million images (20TB) The Wellcome Library, one of the world’s most significant resources for medical history, and part of the Wellcome Collection, has partnered with Preservica to protect and future proof its 20TB and growing collection of digitised and born digital material. The Wellcome Library is one of the world's major resources...
The projects relating to each grant are expected to run for a period of between 18 to 24 months. These new projects include The development of low cost, self-cleaning graphene enhanced coatings for industrial membranes used in the cleaning and filtering of waste water, swimming pools, desalination and offshore drilling fluids, amongst others as part of the project recently announced by G20 Water. The project’s target sectors of nanofiltration from...
Mathew Upton, Associate Professor in Medical Microbiology at Plymouth University, explained: “Epidermicin is a stable, 51 amino acid peptide originally found in Staphylococcus epidermidis, which is effective against gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococci, streptococci and enterococci. It is more potent than existing antibiotics, is non-toxic and represents a new tool in the arsenal of antibiotic medications. However, epidermicin is produced in...
Each award will be presented during a symposium during Pittcon 2016, March 6-10, 2016. Atlanta, Georgia. Presentations will include topics in applications such as bioanalytical, environmental, nanotechnology, material science, polymers/plastics, pharmaceutical, biomedical and homeland security. Methodologies include near infrared spectroscopy, molecular and vibrational spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; electrochemistry; liquid chromatography...