ATL and iCD Partner Up at Pittcon 2012 to Exhibit Data Automation and Laboratory Information Management Systems SolutionsMar 12, 2012Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL), a premier supplier of Laboratory Data Management Solutions, and ATL's European partner, the Institute for Consulting and Data Handling (iCD), will again be exhibiting together in booth #1959 at PITTCON, March 11 - 15, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida...
Read MoreTechnology that translates sign language into text aims to empower sign language users Mar 12, 2012Technology which translates sign language into text is being developed by scientists in Aberdeen. The software application is the first of its kind in the world which can be used on portable devices and allows users to customise sign language to their own specific needs... Read MoreNew Managing Director for Lab MMar 12, 2012Microbiology company Lab M has appointed Ian Morris as Managing Director. Combining a science background with extensive business experience at a senior level, Ian has a track record in successfully leading the expansion of established businesses and in driving start-up businesses into new areas. He joined Lab M in January 2012 and is based at the company's headquarters in Bury, Lancashire, UK...
Read MoreChromatographers can now Connect and Solve Chromatography Challenges via Social Media!Mar 12, 2012Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce chromatography-focused social media communications for the benefit of customers and industry leaders. The channel, in its first phase, provides three communication tools to stay current in today's fast moving online world..
Read MoreQuotient showcases ICHM3 exploratory clinical trials at ASCPTMar 9, 2012Quotient Clinical, a business unit of Quotient Bioresearch ("Quotient"), will present two significant poster publications at the forthcoming American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) meeting to be held on March 12th to 17th in Maryland, USA...
Read MoreNanoSight webinar addresses the EU definition of NanomaterialsMar 8, 2012NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, responds to the EU Commission recommended definition of Nanomaterials with a webinar to provide expert insight into the consequences for chemical industries. This will be held on Wednesday 21st March...
Read MoreClinical Reference Laboratory strengthens its position in AsiaMar 8, 2012Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL), a global leader in the provision of central laboratory services for the clinical trials industry, has today announced the full integration of its long-standing laboratory partner Phoenix Pharma Central Services in Singapore. The integration of Phoenix's testing platforms into CRL's proprietary Global LIMSystem enhances CRL's support of clinical trials in Asia through improved efficiencies, increased quality, reduced costs and full global project oversight. In addition it further builds on Phoenix's experienced management team, a profound knowledge of the Asian market and extensive domain knowledge in clinical trials... Read MoreLife Technologies Acquires Laboratoire Service InternationalMar 7, 2012Life Technologies Corporation today announced it has acquired Laboratoire Service International (LSI), a French-based manufacturer of animal health diagnostics. LSI's portfolio will be added to Life Technologies' complementary diagnostic solutions and services and leverage its distribution channels to provide the global market with a wider selection of fast and accurate tools to test for common pathogens and diseases in production animals...
Read MoreMiddle East Expansion for IKS InternationalMar 7, 2012Following successful discussions at Arab Health 2012, IKS International (Rosmalen, the Netherlands) has secured its first major contract in the UAE, to supply a XiltriX® laboratory monitoring system to an IVF laboratory in Dubai. According to IKS Managing Director Stephen Tierney, a recommendation from an existing Xiltrix user in Belgium was instrumental in securing the contract...
Read MoreChip-Man Technologies rebrands and launches new websiteMar 7, 2012Effective from 1st February 2012, specialist in cell-based imaging and analysis Chip-Man Technologies will trade as CM Technologies. This change reflects the Company's continued commitment to providing researchers with the best kinetic long term imaging and analysis instrumentation, based on its well-renowned expertise in cell maintenance, monitoring and automated measurement. The Company's new website provides scientists, working in areas as diverse as cell biology, functional genomics, drug discovery, in vitro fertilisation, in vitro toxicology and regenerative medicine...
Read MoreLinkam Scientific temperature controlled THMS350V heating vacuum stage is used to examine atmospheric and vacuum frying of starch granules in oil and water.Mar 6, 2012Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to supply a THMS350V stage to understand the frying of starch in oil and water...
Read MoreGene Mar 6, 2012Aberdeen scientists have discovered another piece in the jigsaw behind depression with a finding that could help with the future development of more personalised treatment for the illness. Depression affects around 121 million people worldwide* - it is estimated that at some point in our lives one in five of us** will experience the condition which is thought to be caused by a range of factors...
Read MoreMobius Life Sciences Fund invests in XenoGesis LimitedMar 6, 2012Mobius Life Sciences Fund has announced an investment in XenoGesis Limited, the contract research organisation (CRO) which provides laboratory-based services to pharmaceutical clients engaged in drug discovery. Mobius' financing is part of a £135,000 investment round in the fast-growing start-up company, which includes loan funding from Nottingham City Council. The funds will be used for working capital and investment in both laboratory and office IT infrastructure. Mobius investment also comes with industry expertise in company growth...
Read MoreMar 6, 2012The University of Dundee has received over £10 million from the Wellcome Trust in the fight against some of the world's most neglected parasitic diseases, including support for a multi-million pound partnership with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to discover new drug treatments... Read MoreUltra-sensitive Andor iXon EMCCD camera proves case for hyperspectral imaging and may lead to new generation of rapid, automated cancer screening systemsMar 5, 2012Malignant melanoma (MM), the most dangerous type of skin cancer, is caused mainly by intense episodes of UV exposure and originates in the pigment-producing melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. Early detection and complete excision of the primary lesions is crucial for reducing melanoma-related deaths but current diagnostic practice is highly subjective. This leads to unnecessary surgical procedures, which are highly-invasive and expensive...
Read MoreInformatics for AutomationMar 5, 2012Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012, is pleased to announce that Informatics for Automation will form one of the new conference streams contributing to the ELA conference and exhibition at the Conference Center Hamburg, Germany from 30th-31st May. As automation is becoming increasingly essential in many medium to high-throughput set-ups, understanding informatics and how it can provide efficient and streamlined automated workflows is incredibly important...
Read MoreBig science teams up with big business to kick-start European cloud computing marketMar 5, 2012Today an 18 strong consortium of companies and research organisations announced a partnership to launch a European cloud computing platform. It will support the requirements of European scientific research, as well as government organisations and commercial enterprises. The primary objectives of the partnership are twofold: to accelerate the search for the elusive Higgs particle, genomic analysis in biomedical research, and research of natural disasters; and to kick-start cloud computing within Europe...
Read MoreAbbottMar 5, 2012As part of a series of strategic moves to build its laboratory information management system (LIMS) business in Europe and emerging markets in Latin America and Africa, STARLIMS Technologies, an Abbott company, has announced the acquisition of several longtime distribution partners...
Read MoreMalvern Instruments commits to extensive program of free educational webinars in 2012Mar 2, 2012With more than 70 English language webinars scheduled for 2012, plus many presented in multiple languages, Malvern Instruments continues its commitment to the company's firmly established cultural premise that knowledge sharing has great benefits for all concerned. Now in its 11th year, Malvern's program of online web seminars includes a wide range of material characterization presentations, appropriate for beginners through to experts from a wide range of industries...
Read MoreAstaZeneca and Brunel University announce Case Award PhD studentship in Counter Current Chromatography Mar 2, 2012PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry EPSRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentship between AstaZeneca and Brunel University's Advanced Bioprocessing Centre/Brunel Institute for Bioengineering
Location: Brunel University, Uxbridge, West London Duration: Three year studentship Bursary: £14,000 - £17,500 pa + Fees Start date: before September 2012
Read MoreEarth-Friendly Spoons and Sticks from Bel-Art Products Help Companies Meet Sustainability GoalsMar 2, 2012Minimize environmental impact with 100% PLA (polylactic acid) resin sampling tools made entirely from annually renewable plant resources. Made entirely of PLA (polylactic acid) resin, new Scienceware® Earth-Friendly Sampling Spoons and Sticks from Bel-Art Products have less environmental impact than traditional petroleum-based plastic sampling tools... Read MorePeta Launches In Silico Testing Resource to Reduce Number of Animal TestsMar 1, 2012Seeking to maximise the value of computational modelling in avoiding animal testing for the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation has produced a free resource for chemical companies, identifying sources of information and expertise on the use of Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSARs). The short brochure "QSARs and REACH: A Guide to Sources of Information and Advice" was produced in consultation with leading experts in the field and lists publicly available online resources and selected contact points for individuals and organisations that can offer support on the use of QSARs to companies registering chemicals under REACH...
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Accelerated Technology Laboratories, Inc. (ATL), a premier supplier of Laboratory Data Management Solutions, and ATL's European partner, the Institute for Consulting and Data Handling (iCD), will again be exhibiting together in booth #1959 at PITTCON, March 11 - 15, 2012, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida...
Technology which translates sign language into text is being developed by scientists in Aberdeen. The software application is the first of its kind in the world which can be used on portable devices and allows users to customise sign language to their own specific needs...
Microbiology company Lab M has appointed Ian Morris as Managing Director. Combining a science background with extensive business experience at a senior level, Ian has a track record in successfully leading the expansion of established businesses and in driving start-up businesses into new areas. He joined Lab M in January 2012 and is based at the company's headquarters in Bury, Lancashire, UK...
Thermo Fisher Scientific is pleased to announce chromatography-focused social media communications for the benefit of customers and industry leaders. The channel, in its first phase, provides three communication tools to stay current in today's fast moving online world..
Quotient Clinical, a business unit of Quotient Bioresearch ("Quotient"), will present two significant poster publications at the forthcoming American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT) meeting to be held on March 12th to 17th in Maryland, USA...
NanoSight, leading manufacturers of unique nanoparticle characterization technology, responds to the EU Commission recommended definition of Nanomaterials with a webinar to provide expert insight into the consequences for chemical industries. This will be held on Wednesday 21st March...
Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL), a global leader in the provision of central laboratory services for the clinical trials industry, has today announced the full integration of its long-standing laboratory partner Phoenix Pharma Central Services in Singapore. The integration of Phoenix's testing platforms into CRL's proprietary Global LIMSystem enhances CRL's support of clinical trials in Asia through improved efficiencies, increased quality, reduced costs and full global project oversight. In addition it further builds on Phoenix's experienced management team, a profound knowledge of the Asian market and extensive domain knowledge in clinical trials...
Life Technologies Corporation today announced it has acquired Laboratoire Service International (LSI), a French-based manufacturer of animal health diagnostics. LSI's portfolio will be added to Life Technologies' complementary diagnostic solutions and services and leverage its distribution channels to provide the global market with a wider selection of fast and accurate tools to test for common pathogens and diseases in production animals...
Following successful discussions at Arab Health 2012, IKS International (Rosmalen, the Netherlands) has secured its first major contract in the UAE, to supply a XiltriX® laboratory monitoring system to an IVF laboratory in Dubai. According to IKS Managing Director Stephen Tierney, a recommendation from an existing Xiltrix user in Belgium was instrumental in securing the contract...
Effective from 1st February 2012, specialist in cell-based imaging and analysis Chip-Man Technologies will trade as CM Technologies. This change reflects the Company's continued commitment to providing researchers with the best kinetic long term imaging and analysis instrumentation, based on its well-renowned expertise in cell maintenance, monitoring and automated measurement. The Company's new website provides scientists, working in areas as diverse as cell biology, functional genomics, drug discovery, in vitro fertilisation, in vitro toxicology and regenerative medicine...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments, have been chosen by Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile to supply a THMS350V stage to understand the frying of starch in oil and water...
Mobius Life Sciences Fund has announced an investment in XenoGesis Limited, the contract research organisation (CRO) which provides laboratory-based services to pharmaceutical clients engaged in drug discovery. Mobius' financing is part of a £135,000 investment round in the fast-growing start-up company, which includes loan funding from Nottingham City Council. The funds will be used for working capital and investment in both laboratory and office IT infrastructure. Mobius investment also comes with industry expertise in company growth...
The University of Dundee has received over £10 million from the Wellcome Trust in the fight against some of the world's most neglected parasitic diseases, including support for a multi-million pound partnership with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to discover new drug treatments...
Malignant melanoma (MM), the most dangerous type of skin cancer, is caused mainly by intense episodes of UV exposure and originates in the pigment-producing melanocytes in the basal layer of the epidermis. Early detection and complete excision of the primary lesions is crucial for reducing melanoma-related deaths but current diagnostic practice is highly subjective. This leads to unnecessary surgical procedures, which are highly-invasive and expensive...
Select Biosciences, organisers of European Lab Automation (ELA) 2012
Today an 18 strong consortium of companies and research organisations announced a partnership to launch a European cloud computing platform. It will support the requirements of European scientific research, as well as government organisations and commercial enterprises. The primary objectives of the partnership are twofold: to accelerate the search for the elusive Higgs particle, genomic analysis in biomedical research, and research of natural disasters; and to kick-start cloud computing within Europe...
As part of a series of strategic moves to build its laboratory information management system (LIMS) business in Europe and emerging markets in Latin America and Africa, STARLIMS Technologies, an Abbott company, has announced the acquisition of several longtime distribution partners...
With more than 70 English language webinars scheduled for 2012, plus many presented in multiple languages, Malvern Instruments continues its commitment to the company's firmly established cultural premise that knowledge sharing has great benefits for all concerned. Now in its 11th year, Malvern's program of online web seminars includes a wide range of material characterization presentations, appropriate for beginners through to experts from a wide range of industries...
PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry EPSRC Industrial CASE PhD Studentship between AstaZeneca and Brunel University's Advanced Bioprocessing Centre/Brunel Institute for Bioengineering 
Minimize environmental impact with 100% PLA (polylactic acid) resin sampling tools made entirely from annually renewable plant resources. Made entirely of PLA (polylactic acid) resin, new Scienceware® Earth-Friendly Sampling Spoons and Sticks from Bel-Art Products have less environmental impact than traditional petroleum-based plastic sampling tools...
Seeking to maximise the value of computational modelling in avoiding animal testing for the European Union's Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Foundation has produced a free resource for chemical companies, identifying sources of information and expertise on the use of Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSARs). The short brochure "QSARs and REACH: A Guide to Sources of Information and Advice" was produced in consultation with leading experts in the field and lists publicly available online resources and selected contact points for individuals and organisations that can offer support on the use of QSARs to companies registering chemicals under REACH...