BioCity Scotland joins forces with Harrison Goddard FooteMar 1, 2012BioCity Scotland, the newly-opened life sciences cluster in Newhouse, Lanarkshire, has signed a three-year agreement with leading patent attorneys HGF making them the first corporate partner to join the BioCity team. The two organisations share a desire to build the Scottish life sciences sector by providing the environment and innovation expertise growing companies need. Corporate partner status will enable HGF to offer intellectual property (IP) advice to all BioCity companies through clinics, workshops, seminars and presentations...
Read MoreLinkam temperature controlled stage used in freeze drying characterization at the University of IowaMar 1, 2012Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their THMS600 temperature stage as part of a system from Biopharma Technology Limited (BTL) to characterize freeze drying processes at the University of Iowa...
Read MoreFifth annual Rare Disease Day highlights the need for more researchFeb 29, 2012Today is the 5th annual Rare Disease Day, designed to raise global awareness amongst the general public and policy makers about rare diseases and their impact on patient's lives. Information recently released by EURORDIS , the organiser of Rare Disease Day 2012, suggests that "due to the low prevalence of each disease, medical experts are rare, knowledge is scarce, care offering inadequate, and research limited." To meet the need for further research into this area, Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), a provider of innovative clinical genetics and diagnostic solutions to advance molecular medicine, has recently announced a dedicated rare disease version of its GenefficiencyTM Targeted Sequencing Service...
Read MorePittcon Announces the 2012 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant AwardeesFeb 29, 2012The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, is proud to announce its 2012 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant (PCMNCG) recipients. The maximum funding available this year for each grant is $10,000 and is awarded to the science departments of colleges with less than 5,000 full-time students for the purchase of scientific equipment, audio-visual or other teaching aids, and/or library materials for use in the teaching of science at the undergraduate level...
Read MoreAnalytical chemistry community to benefit from expansion of Markes InternationalFeb 29, 2012Markes International's worldwide thermal desorption and mass spectrometry business is set to expand, bringing benefits for analysts monitoring trace organic chemicals in air, gas and materials. New premises are being opened in Llantrisant (near Cardiff, UK) and Cincinnati (Ohio, USA), with a focus of operations being customer support and the development of new analytical solutions...
Read MoreIDEA Bio-Medical Sells HTS/HCS Cell Imaging System to The Medical University of South CarolinaFeb 29, 2012IDEA Bio-Medical Ltd. and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that they have completed the sale of IDEA Bio-Medical's breakthrough Hermes WiScan® system to MUSC's Center for Drug Discovery. Hermes WiScan® is a breakthrough biological cell imaging desktop system that enables researchers, at all levels, to run a wide variety of biological applications at the push-of-a-button, using an extremely easy-to-use (tablet-style) touchscreen mechanism. "Our goal was to develop a cell-imaging system that would really bring down the cost of biomedical and pharmaceutical R&D and reduce the time and improve the output of drug discovery processes...
Read MoreMalvern specialist presents GPC/SEC benefits at Chromatographic Society meetingFeb 29, 2012A separation technique specialist from Malvern Instruments will speak at the upcoming symposium ‘Chromatographic characterisation and purification techniques for Biopharm', a meeting with a packed programme of presentations and workshops that will focus on monoclonal antibody-derived drugs. This 2-day event is organised by the Chromatographic Society and will be hosted at the GlaxoSmithKline Medicines Research Centre in Stevenage, UK on 14/15 March 2012. Malvern is also one of the symposium sponsors...
Read MoreThe Gold Standard for HTS Microplate Readers, the PHERAstar FS, Shines at SLAS 2012Feb 28, 2012The first inaugural SLAS took place on February 6-8th in San Diego, California with BMG LABTECH being a proud diamond sponsor of the event. Amongst the things highlighted at SLAS2012 were the PHERAstar FS, the new gold-standard for HTS instruments; the SPECTROstar Nano, a 1536-well absorbance only microplate reader that is perfect for HTS DNA concentration measurements; and the new Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU) with dual gas intake valves for CO2 and O2 regulation, making it the ultimate cell-based microplate reader...
Read MoreAnalytik adds handheld FTIR to portable spectroscopy portfolio on signing new agreement with Agilent TechnologiesFeb 28, 2012Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, are delighted to announce a new arrangement to become sole value added resellers in the UK and Ireland for Agilent Technologies' portable and handheld FTIR spectrometers for routine analysis and field use...Read MoreNatural products drug discovery symposium announced Feb 28, 2012Groundbreaking research into the development of new medicines from the earth's natural resources will be the focus of a symposium in March, hosted by the University of Aberdeen. "The role of natural products and synthetic biology in drug discovery" symposium will bring together academics and industry representatives from across the UK, working in biomedicine and biotechnology...
Read MoreShimadzu offers Universal Testing Machines direct to UK customersFeb 28, 2012For the first time Shimadzu UK Ltd is making the company's innovative portfolio of Universal Testing Machines available directly to the UK market via the company's Customer Evaluation Facility in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Founded in Japan, Shimadzu has more than 90 years experience of design, manufacture and selling high precision Universal Testing Machines in every continent worldwide. The company offers UTM systems featuring high reliability and operability such as the revolutionary Shimadzu Autograph AG-X which delivers high-level controlled measurement performance utilizing a combination of patented technology from earlier models and world-class innovations...
Read MoreSewardFeb 28, 2012Seward Ltd, manufacturer and developer of the world leading, patented Stomacher® Laboratory Paddle Blender range, celebrates a successful first year's trading from its Singapore facility. This regional hub, delivering high quality sales, technical and distribution support to all Seward customers throughout Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East, has seen significant growth in all its sample preparation products for microbiological analyses; most notably within the food testing market... Read MoreTTP Labtech Reports SLAS 2012 as Resounding SuccessFeb 28, 2012TTP Labtech generated substantial interest with the launch of three innovative new products at SLAS 2012. The mosquito® HV automated liquid handler, aequus non-contact solvent level monitor and arktic -80ºC biobanking solution were unveiled on the first day of the exhibition. Attracting attention from delegates and media alike, all three products were exceptionally well received, resulting in an overwhelming number of visitors to the stand over the two day exhibition... Read MoreTecan Award 2011 winner announcedFeb 27, 2012Tecan is pleased to announce the results of the Tecan Award 2011. Established in 2010 to celebrate the innovation and ingenuity of Tecan's loyal customers, the 2011 award has been won by Svenja Kristina Holle from the University Hospital of Muenster (UHM), Germany. Using an Infinite® 200 microplate reader, Svenja and the UHM team have developed an ex vivo method for investigating the dynamics of organic cation transport in proximal tubules of the kidney...
Read MoreNiKem Research Srl and Dualsystems Biotech AG Announce a Strategic AllianceFeb 27, 2012Dualsystems Biotech and NiKem Research are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance to jointly offer their respective drug/target profiling and drug discovery services to their clients. The ever increasing complexity and expense of drug discovery requires an excellent understanding of molecular targets and mechanism of action in disease early in the research phase to match high quality compound optimisation. Dualsystems offers a proprietary suite of technologies for drug and target profiling from a client's phenotypic assays...
Read MoreMalvern expert speaks on high temperature GPC at Texas polyolefins conferenceFeb 27, 2012Chromatography applications expert Wei Sen Wong from Malvern Instruments, will talk about the practicalities of high temperature gel permeation chromatography (HT-GPC) at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Joint International Polyolefins/FlexPack Conference being held in Houston, Texas, February 26-29, 2012. Malvern Instruments is also an exhibitor at the event and will display their systems at Booth #40.
Read MoreSpinnovation Biologics Beats TargetsFeb 27, 2012Echoing a trend in the growth of biologics and biosimilars market, technology provider Spinnovation Biologics has tripled its client base over the past twelve months. This growth has come from within biotech and pharma industries focused on the research, development and manufacture of biologics products, and has led to an increased demand for the company's Spedia-NMRTM spent media service. The success has allowed the company to expand into the US bioprocess and biologics markets, with its first permanent business development presence in Pennsylvania.
Read MoreVAXIMM Starts Clinical Study of First Oral Cancer VaccineFeb 23, 2012VAXIMM AG, a Swiss-German biotech firm and Merck KGaA spin-off, announced today the start of the first clinical trial of its investigational oral therapeutic cancer vaccine VXM01. The placebo-controlled phase I dose escalation study intends to enroll up to 45 pancreatic cancer patients at the Heidelberg University Hospital (Heidelberg, Germany). In addition to standard-of-care treatment, the patients will receive several doses of VXM01, a therapeutic cancer vaccine that targets the tumor vasculature. The results of the initial double blind period of the study are expected in the first half of 2013...
Read MoreChromSoc release Final Programme for Biomolecules ConferenceFeb 23, 2012Monoclonal antibodies, proteins and biomolecules as therapeutics are enjoying very high growth in the biologically active molecules armoury of the Pharmaceutical industry. The characterisation and purification of these complex molecules are a major challenge facing scientists in the industry. This symposium will focus on solutions to these problems and discuss the unique issues presented by structurally complex, large molecular weight, biologically active molecules. An exhibition of tools necessary to address these problems will augment the lecture presentations...
Read MoreWesTrac Group uses Metrohm analyzers to check oils and lubricants in Caterpillar machineryFeb 23, 2012WesTrac Group, based in Tianjin (China), is one the world’s largest dealers of Caterpillar heavy machinery. In their SOS lab in Tianjin they check crucial parameters in oils and lubricants in order to ensure the optimum safety and performance of Caterpillar products. Automated Metrohm instruments for TAN and TBN control as well as for water content according to Karl Fischer contribute significantly to the high-quality results that WesTrac’s SOS lab depends on...
Read MoreMarket-leading contamination control products and clinical diagnostic kits from CambioFeb 22, 2012Cambio is the exclusive UK distributor of Minerva Biolabs products for detecting, eliminating and preventing cell culture contamination and identifying Legionella in water samples. A range of clinical diagnostic kits focusing on detection of pathogenic bacteria (including MRSA, chlamydia, bordetella, and some responsible for causing pneumonia) is also available...
Read MoreSir James Black honoured in naming of BioCity Scotland buildingFeb 21, 2012Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will perform the official naming ceremony of the Sir James Black building at BioCity Scotland on Monday 20th February 2012. Her visit will coincide with a gathering of Scotland's leading life science practitioners, and the planting of a Jubilee Oak by the Provost of North Lanarkshire to commemorate the visit of Her Royal Highness to BioCity Scotland and the Queen's 60th Jubilee...
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BioCity Scotland, the newly-opened life sciences cluster in Newhouse, Lanarkshire, has signed a three-year agreement with leading patent attorneys HGF making them the first corporate partner to join the BioCity team. The two organisations share a desire to build the Scottish life sciences sector by providing the environment and innovation expertise growing companies need. Corporate partner status will enable HGF to offer intellectual property (IP) advice to all BioCity companies through clinics, workshops, seminars and presentations...
Market leaders in temperature controlled microscopy, Linkam Scientific Instruments report on the use of their THMS600 temperature stage as part of a system from Biopharma Technology Limited (BTL) to characterize freeze drying processes at the University of Iowa...
Today is the 5th annual Rare Disease Day, designed to raise global awareness amongst the general public and policy makers about rare diseases and their impact on patient's lives. Information recently released by EURORDIS 
The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, is proud to announce its 2012 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grant (PCMNCG) recipients
Markes International's worldwide thermal desorption and mass spectrometry business is set to expand, bringing benefits for analysts monitoring trace organic chemicals in air, gas and materials. New premises are being opened in Llantrisant (near Cardiff, UK) and Cincinnati (Ohio, USA), with a focus of operations being customer support and the development of new analytical solutions...
IDEA Bio-Medical Ltd. and The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced today that they have completed the sale of IDEA Bio-Medical's breakthrough Hermes WiScan® system to MUSC's Center for Drug Discovery. Hermes WiScan® is a breakthrough biological cell imaging desktop system that enables researchers, at all levels, to run a wide variety of biological applications at the push-of-a-button, using an extremely easy-to-use (tablet-style) touchscreen mechanism. "Our goal was to develop a cell-imaging system that would really bring down the cost of biomedical and pharmaceutical R&D and reduce the time and improve the output of drug discovery processes...
A separation technique specialist from Malvern Instruments will speak at the upcoming symposium ‘Chromatographic characterisation and purification techniques for Biopharm', a meeting with a packed programme of presentations and workshops that will focus on monoclonal antibody-derived drugs. This 2-day event is organised by the Chromatographic Society and will be hosted at the GlaxoSmithKline Medicines Research Centre in Stevenage, UK on 14/15 March 2012. Malvern is also one of the symposium sponsors...
The first inaugural SLAS took place on February 6-8th in San Diego, California with BMG LABTECH being a proud diamond sponsor of the event. Amongst the things highlighted at SLAS2012 were the PHERAstar FS, the new gold-standard for HTS instruments; the SPECTROstar Nano, a 1536-well absorbance only microplate reader that is perfect for HTS DNA concentration measurements; and the new Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU) with dual gas intake valves for CO2 and O2 regulation, making it the ultimate cell-based microplate reader...
Analytik, leading suppliers of innovative analytical instrumentation, are delighted to announce a new arrangement to become sole value added resellers in the UK and Ireland for Agilent Technologies' portable and handheld FTIR spectrometers for routine analysis and field use...
Groundbreaking research into the development of new medicines from the earth's natural resources will be the focus of a symposium in March, hosted by the University of Aberdeen. "The role of natural products and synthetic biology in drug discovery" symposium will bring together academics and industry representatives from across the UK, working in biomedicine and biotechnology...
For the first time Shimadzu UK Ltd is making the company's innovative portfolio of Universal Testing Machines available directly to the UK market via the company's Customer Evaluation Facility in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Founded in Japan, Shimadzu has more than 90 years experience of design, manufacture and selling high precision Universal Testing Machines in every continent worldwide. The company offers UTM systems featuring high reliability and operability such as the revolutionary Shimadzu Autograph AG-X which delivers high-level controlled measurement performance utilizing a combination of patented technology from earlier models and world-class innovations...
Seward Ltd, manufacturer and developer of the world leading, patented Stomacher® Laboratory Paddle Blender range, celebrates a successful first year's trading from its Singapore facility. This regional hub, delivering high quality sales, technical and distribution support to all Seward customers throughout Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East, has seen significant growth in all its sample preparation products for microbiological analyses; most notably within the food testing market...
TTP Labtech generated substantial interest with the launch of three innovative new products at SLAS 2012. The mosquito® HV automated liquid handler, aequus non-contact solvent level monitor and arktic -80ºC biobanking solution were unveiled on the first day of the exhibition. Attracting attention from delegates and media alike, all three products were exceptionally well received, resulting in an overwhelming number of visitors to the stand over the two day exhibition...
Tecan is pleased to announce the results of the Tecan Award 2011. Established in 2010 to celebrate the innovation and ingenuity of Tecan's loyal customers, the 2011 award has been won by Svenja Kristina Holle from the University Hospital of Muenster (UHM), Germany. Using an Infinite® 200 microplate reader, Svenja and the UHM team have developed an ex vivo method for investigating the dynamics of organic cation transport in proximal tubules of the kidney...
Dualsystems Biotech and NiKem Research are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance to jointly offer their respective drug/target profiling and drug discovery services to their clients. The ever increasing complexity and expense of drug discovery requires an excellent understanding of molecular targets and mechanism of action in disease early in the research phase to match high quality compound optimisation. Dualsystems offers a proprietary suite of technologies for drug and target profiling from a client's phenotypic assays...
Chromatography applications expert Wei Sen Wong from Malvern Instruments, will talk about the practicalities of high temperature gel permeation chromatography (HT-GPC) at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Joint International Polyolefins/FlexPack Conference being held in Houston, Texas, February 26-29, 2012. Malvern Instruments is also an exhibitor at the event and will display their systems at Booth #40.
Echoing a trend in the growth of biologics and biosimilars market, technology provider Spinnovation Biologics has tripled its client base over the past twelve months. This growth has come from within biotech and pharma industries focused on the research, development and manufacture of biologics products, and has led to an increased demand for the company's Spedia-NMRTM spent media service. The success has allowed the company to expand into the US bioprocess and biologics markets, with its first permanent business development presence in Pennsylvania.
VAXIMM AG, a Swiss-German biotech firm and Merck KGaA spin-off, announced today the start of the first clinical trial of its investigational oral therapeutic cancer vaccine VXM01. The placebo-controlled phase I dose escalation study intends to enroll up to 45 pancreatic cancer patients at the Heidelberg University Hospital (Heidelberg, Germany). In addition to standard-of-care treatment, the patients will receive several doses of VXM01, a therapeutic cancer vaccine that targets the tumor vasculature. The results of the initial double blind period of the study are expected in the first half of 2013...
Monoclonal antibodies, proteins and biomolecules as therapeutics are enjoying very high growth in the biologically active molecules armoury of the Pharmaceutical industry. The characterisation and purification of these complex molecules are a major challenge facing scientists in the industry. This symposium will focus on solutions to these problems and discuss the unique issues presented by structurally complex, large molecular weight, biologically active molecules. An exhibition of tools necessary to address these problems will augment the lecture presentations...
WesTrac Group, based in Tianjin (China), is one the world’s largest dealers of Caterpillar heavy machinery. In their SOS lab in Tianjin they check crucial parameters in oils and lubricants in order to ensure the optimum safety and performance of Caterpillar products. Automated Metrohm instruments for TAN and TBN control as well as for water content according to Karl Fischer contribute significantly to the high-quality results that WesTrac’s SOS lab depends on...
Cambio is the exclusive UK distributor of Minerva Biolabs products for detecting, eliminating and preventing cell culture contamination and identifying Legionella in water samples. A range of clinical diagnostic kits focusing on detection of pathogenic bacteria (including MRSA, chlamydia, bordetella, and some responsible for causing pneumonia) is also available...
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will perform the official naming ceremony of the Sir James Black building at BioCity Scotland on Monday 20th February 2012. Her visit will coincide with a gathering of Scotland's leading life science practitioners, and the planting of a Jubilee Oak by the Provost of North Lanarkshire to commemorate the visit of Her Royal Highness to BioCity Scotland and the Queen's 60th Jubilee...