Veeva Systems Inc. (NYSE: VEEV) today announced GSK – one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies – has selected Veeva for multichannel CRM.
“GSK is committed to providing healthcare professionals relevant product and disease area information, when, where, and how they need it,” said Simon Dingemans, chief financial officer at GSK. “We are pleased to partner with Veeva to help fulfill our multichannel vision.” Veeva CRM delivers complete customer insight and tailored interactions for best-in-class customer engagement across all touchpoints including, in-person, email...
HORIBA Scientific, global leader in Raman and optical spectroscopy systems, announces their new SWIFT v2 ultra fast confocal raman imaging module. Available for the XploRA PLUS and LabRAM Evolution, the new SWIFT v2 module further enhances the ability to obtain fast and detailed confocal Raman images at the click of a button. The module offers a 4x to 5x improvement in speed on even the fastest of Raman images whilst...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide GBP 109 million for the construction of a new District and General Hospital in Dumfries that will ensure modern health-care for people living in the south-west of Scotland.
The 26 year loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution represents around half of the project cost and represents the second new hospital in Scotland to be supported by the EIB this year following confirmation of GBP 83 million support for the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children agreed in February. “The European Investment Bank recognises that investment in new hospitals is essential to reflect Europe’s ageing population and...
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published a new document titled Process Management (QMS18-Ed1).
This guideline describes four requirements for managing laboratory processes and provides suggestions for effectively meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements, optimizing efficient use of resources, and contributing to patient safety and positive outcomes. This new document outlines Process Management, one of the 12 quality system essentials (QSEs) described in CLSI document QMS01, which defines a structured approach to...
Protea Biosciences Group, Inc. presented a NEW Chip-Based Technology at the Pittsburgh Conference (Pittcon), in New Orleans, LA.
This nanopost array technology, called REDIchip™ (Resonance-Enhanced Desorption Ionization), was invented in the laboratory of Akos Vertes, PhD., Department of Chemistry, The George Washington University. The chip is designed to be used for mass spectrometric analysis on MALDI platforms without the need for matrix. Protea’s REDIchip technology features were presented at Pittcon and the commercial product is expected to be...
Comprehensive resource pools the latest in the field for newcomers and experts
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has pooled its expertise in genome editing into a free web resource dedicated to providing researchers a hub of information on the very latest in using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. On the webpage, researchers can find a range of educational and practical resources suited to those both experienced and new to genome editing. These include a recent highly successful and comprehensive IDT webinar...
Greenovation Biotech GmbH has successfully completed GLP toxicology studies in non-human primates, and has demonstrated that the moss-aGal (Agalsidase) is safe and very well-tolerated in repeated high dose administrations.
The plant-based cGMP manufacturing process resulted in a high yield batch of moss-aGal to be used in upcoming clinical trials. The GLP toxicology studies in non-human primates demonstrate the moss-aGal to be safe and well tolerated at a dose of 5 to 10 fold higher than the expected human therapeutic dose. In summary, the study investigated intravenous administration of moss-aGal via two 40-minute infusions at doses of either...
Horizon’s Diagnostics division to provide genetically defined, human genomic reference standards
Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced that it will be providing genomic Reference Materials to support Phase Two of Cancer Research UK’s Stratified Medicine Programme (SMP). Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. The work will focus on supporting the validation...
New research from the University of Padova in Italy shows how the Zetasizer Nano S, a nanomaterial and molecular characterization system from Malvern Instruments, is supporting the development of soluble carbon nanotubes (CNTs).
CNTs exhibit unique electronic, optical, mechanical and structural properties and are emerging as potentially important for a number of industrial applications including organic photovoltaic cells. One of the benefits of using soluble CNTs is that they are amenable to solution-based, low-cost, commercial manufacturing methods. The Zetasizer Nano is proving to be an easy-to-use tool for tracking and optimizing the functionalization reactions...
Bellingham + Stanley, a Xylem brand, introduce the new RFM960-C Peltier temperature controlled benchtop refractometer, continuing their legacy of instrumentation to serve the lab market.
The RFM960-C delivers thermally stable results across a wide refractive index (RI) range: 1.30 to 1.70 RI and four decimal place resolution. This makes it ideal for users within the flavors, fragrance, chemical, petrochemical and particularly pharmaceutical marketplaces...
SP Scientific has partnered with Bioquell (Andover, UK) to produce an off-the-shelf surface sterilization/decontamination system for SP freeze dryers.
The freeze drying production of many pharmaceuticals and biological materials requires sterile conditions. Traditionally freeze dryers have used steam for sterilization. Unfortunately working with steam means that the freeze dryers are exposed to many different stresses and strains. SP Scientific, in conjunction with Bioquell, have developed an equally effective and less expensive solution to perform surface sterilization / decontamination of freeze dryers using hydrogen peroxide vapor...
INTEGRA has created a short, simple and engaging ‘SimpleShow’ format video to explain the safety features of their FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner.
The video features animated lab hero Mason in his romantic quest to win the heart of his adorable assistant Mary. Watching this simple, concise and funny video you will learn about how the FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner ensures high safety by eliminating the risk of gas leaking and explosion inherent in using alcohol burners, gas cookers and traditional Bunsen burners. With the FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner, gas ignition is both immediate...
Bibby Scientific Ltd announced today that Stuart®, a leading UK manufacturer of laboratory benchtop equipment, has launched a new range of Undergrad hotplate stirrer kits that offer excellent value for money for a broad range of life science heating and stirring applications.
The complete kit includes a choice of hotplate stirrer, the SCT1 temperature controller, stainless steel probe, retort rod and probe holder. The hotplate stirrer can be either a chemically resistant ceramic hotplate, or a more robust aluminium/silicon alloy hotplate. Both options are available with either analogue or digital control. All Stuart Undergrad hotplate stirrers are compatible with the SCT1 temperature controller, which works in conjunction...
Lonza will host the 1st Global Endotoxin Testing Summit, which will take place from June 1-3rd 2015 in Annapolis, MD and Pickering Beach, DE.
The summit, hosted by one of the world’s leading suppliers of endotoxin detection products, will cover topics such as low endotoxin recovery, the use of alternative test methods that do not rely on horseshoe crab blood, and new options for process optimization. The Summit will feature a broad panel of internationally renowned speakers spanning industry, vendors and regulatory bodies. They will discuss and explore the latest...
Analytik Jena AG has purchased the entire rented and owner-occupied real estate complex at their corporate headquarters in Jena.
The real estate in the Jena-Göschwitz industrial estate comprises multiple modern new-builds as well as a renovated old building from the former Carl Zeiss Jena conglomerate. Analytik Jena AG has maintained its corporate headquarters in Jena-Göschwitz since 1995 and employs roughly 400 employees there today.
In a significant announcement at Pittcon 2015, PANalytical has revealed a completely new type of analytical X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer.
With up to four complementary technologies on one multi-functional XRF platform, the new Zetium is set to change the way scientists think about XRF analysis. The measurement platform of Zetium holds both wavelength dispersive (WD) and energy dispersive (ED) cores for the first time in one instrument. Zetium can also include a small spot analysis tool for fast element distribution mapping, and the innovative THETA free lime channel for dedicated cement applications...
Kaldi Pharma granted its first license to CleveXel Pharma, who will develop a preclinical candidate for Parkinson’s disease
Domain Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research and early development of new drug candidates targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announces the creation of a Specific Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Kaldi Pharma, for the exclusive development of its A2a/A1 and A2a antagonist programs. The mission of Kaldi Pharma is to exploit the patented series of A2a/A1 and A2a antagonists discovered...
WHO and European Commission representatives, entrepreneurs and scientists meet in Lyon on April 15-16, 2015
BIOVISION, the annual forum for life science forecasting, is pleased to release the 2015 event program with key speakers for this year’s conference. The opening session will feature Professor Leroy Hood, from the Institute for Systems Biology (USA). This discussion centers on how to ensure that global healthcare and personalized medicine is accessible to all. Professor Guillaume Beslon, INRIA (France), and Dr. Pascal Sempé...
Enables Robust, Flexible Bioprocess Development in Single-use Bioreactors
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today announced the 2015 version of the ambr® systems (ambr® 15 and ambr® 250) will be supplied with integrated BioPAT® MODDE Software for Design of Experiments (DoE), powered by Umetrics. This will allow bioprocess scientists to easily implement DoE into their work flow for simpler process optimisation and scale-up to larger single-use BIOSTAT® pilot and manufacturing scale bioreactors...
AMSBIO announces the launch of mRNA-In™ and mRNA-In™ Neuro – a new range of high efficiency, targeted transfection reagents.
Offering high transfection efficiency and expression levels across a broad range of cell types, including stem cells and primary cells, mRNA-In™ is a robust and easy-to-use mRNA delivery solution proven in applications including protein expression and iPSC-reprogramming. Recognized as among the most difficult cell types to transfect, either freshly isolated or cryopreserved neurons or neural stem cells can be transfected with...
Continuing success in Europe has encouraged leading global asset management specialist, EquipNet Inc. (Boston, Illinois, USA), to expand both its sales and marketing operations and its -logistics hub for all UK and European business.
The company has relocated its European team into new, larger office premises based in Twyford, Berkshire, as well as extending its warehouse facilities in Bridgend, South Wales. These investments will allow EquipNet to further improve logistics capabilities, providing customers with a completely integrated service. EquipNet helps companies to take control of their assets using a range of tools and activities including redeployment...
“GSK is committed to providing healthcare professionals relevant product and disease area information, when, where, and how they need it,” said Simon Dingemans, chief financial officer at GSK. “We are pleased to partner with Veeva to help fulfill our multichannel vision.” Veeva CRM delivers complete customer insight and tailored interactions for best-in-class customer engagement across all touchpoints including, in-person, email...
HORIBA Scientific, global leader in Raman and optical spectroscopy systems, announces their new SWIFT v2 ultra fast confocal raman imaging module. Available for the XploRA PLUS and LabRAM Evolution, the new SWIFT v2 module further enhances the ability to obtain fast and detailed confocal Raman images at the click of a button. The module offers a 4x to 5x improvement in speed on even the fastest of Raman images whilst...
The 26 year loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution represents around half of the project cost and represents the second new hospital in Scotland to be supported by the EIB this year following confirmation of GBP 83 million support for the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children agreed in February. “The European Investment Bank recognises that investment in new hospitals is essential to reflect Europe’s ageing population and...
This guideline describes four requirements for managing laboratory processes and provides suggestions for effectively meeting regulatory and accreditation requirements, optimizing efficient use of resources, and contributing to patient safety and positive outcomes. This new document outlines Process Management, one of the 12 quality system essentials (QSEs) described in CLSI document QMS01, which defines a structured approach to...
This nanopost array technology, called REDIchip™ (Resonance-Enhanced Desorption Ionization), was invented in the laboratory of Akos Vertes, PhD., Department of Chemistry, The George Washington University. The chip is designed to be used for mass spectrometric analysis on MALDI platforms without the need for matrix. Protea’s REDIchip technology features were presented at Pittcon and the commercial product is expected to be...
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has pooled its expertise in genome editing into a free web resource dedicated to providing researchers a hub of information on the very latest in using the CRISPR/Cas9 system. On the webpage, researchers can find a range of educational and practical resources suited to those both experienced and new to genome editing. These include a recent highly successful and comprehensive IDT webinar...
The plant-based cGMP manufacturing process resulted in a high yield batch of moss-aGal to be used in upcoming clinical trials. The GLP toxicology studies in non-human primates demonstrate the moss-aGal to be safe and well tolerated at a dose of 5 to 10 fold higher than the expected human therapeutic dose. In summary, the study investigated intravenous administration of moss-aGal via two 40-minute infusions at doses of either...
Horizon Discovery Group plc (LSE:HZD) (Horizon), a leading provider of research tools to support translational genomics and the development of personalized medicines, today announced that it will be providing genomic Reference Materials to support Phase Two of Cancer Research UK’s Stratified Medicine Programme (SMP). Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. The work will focus on supporting the validation...
CNTs exhibit unique electronic, optical, mechanical and structural properties and are emerging as potentially important for a number of industrial applications including organic photovoltaic cells. One of the benefits of using soluble CNTs is that they are amenable to solution-based, low-cost, commercial manufacturing methods. The Zetasizer Nano is proving to be an easy-to-use tool for tracking and optimizing the functionalization reactions...
The RFM960-C delivers thermally stable results across a wide refractive index (RI) range: 1.30 to 1.70 RI and four decimal place resolution. This makes it ideal for users within the flavors, fragrance, chemical, petrochemical and particularly pharmaceutical marketplaces...
The freeze drying production of many pharmaceuticals and biological materials requires sterile conditions. Traditionally freeze dryers have used steam for sterilization. Unfortunately working with steam means that the freeze dryers are exposed to many different stresses and strains. SP Scientific, in conjunction with Bioquell, have developed an equally effective and less expensive solution to perform surface sterilization / decontamination of freeze dryers using hydrogen peroxide vapor...
The video features animated lab hero Mason in his romantic quest to win the heart of his adorable assistant Mary. Watching this simple, concise and funny video you will learn about how the FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner ensures high safety by eliminating the risk of gas leaking and explosion inherent in using alcohol burners, gas cookers and traditional Bunsen burners. With the FIREBOY Safety Bunsen Burner, gas ignition is both immediate...
The complete kit includes a choice of hotplate stirrer, the SCT1 temperature controller, stainless steel probe, retort rod and probe holder. The hotplate stirrer can be either a chemically resistant ceramic hotplate, or a more robust aluminium/silicon alloy hotplate. Both options are available with either analogue or digital control. All Stuart Undergrad hotplate stirrers are compatible with the SCT1 temperature controller, which works in conjunction...
The summit, hosted by one of the world’s leading suppliers of endotoxin detection products, will cover topics such as low endotoxin recovery, the use of alternative test methods that do not rely on horseshoe crab blood, and new options for process optimization. The Summit will feature a broad panel of internationally renowned speakers spanning industry, vendors and regulatory bodies. They will discuss and explore the latest...
With up to four complementary technologies on one multi-functional XRF platform, the new Zetium is set to change the way scientists think about XRF analysis. The measurement platform of Zetium holds both wavelength dispersive (WD) and energy dispersive (ED) cores for the first time in one instrument. Zetium can also include a small spot analysis tool for fast element distribution mapping, and the innovative THETA free lime channel for dedicated cement applications...
Domain Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the research and early development of new drug candidates targeting G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), today announces the creation of a Specific Purpose Vehicle (SPV), Kaldi Pharma, for the exclusive development of its A2a/A1 and A2a antagonist programs. The mission of Kaldi Pharma is to exploit the patented series of A2a/A1 and A2a antagonists discovered...
BIOVISION, the annual forum for life science forecasting, is pleased to release the 2015 event program with key speakers for this year’s conference. The opening session will feature Professor Leroy Hood, from the Institute for Systems Biology (USA). This discussion centers on how to ensure that global healthcare and personalized medicine is accessible to all. Professor Guillaume Beslon, INRIA (France), and Dr. Pascal Sempé...
Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today announced the 2015 version of the ambr® systems (ambr® 15 and ambr® 250) will be supplied with integrated BioPAT® MODDE Software for Design of Experiments (DoE), powered by Umetrics. This will allow bioprocess scientists to easily implement DoE into their work flow for simpler process optimisation and scale-up to larger single-use BIOSTAT® pilot and manufacturing scale bioreactors...
Offering high transfection efficiency and expression levels across a broad range of cell types, including stem cells and primary cells, mRNA-In™ is a robust and easy-to-use mRNA delivery solution proven in applications including protein expression and iPSC-reprogramming. Recognized as among the most difficult cell types to transfect, either freshly isolated or cryopreserved neurons or neural stem cells can be transfected with...
The company has relocated its European team into new, larger office premises based in Twyford, Berkshire, as well as extending its warehouse facilities in Bridgend, South Wales. These investments will allow EquipNet to further improve logistics capabilities, providing customers with a completely integrated service. EquipNet helps companies to take control of their assets using a range of tools and activities including redeployment...