New whitepaper demonstrates how customisable, medically focused array designs complement NGS for clinical genetics research
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has been speaking to genetic scientists, Dr Tracey Lewis (Associated Regional and University Pathologists [ARUP] Laboratories) and Dr Emily Farrow (Children’s Mercy Hospital), in a new whitepaper entitled “Examining the Medical Exome”. This whitepaper describes their experiences with OGT’s CytoSure™ Medical Research Exome Array and explores how this customisable array targets a variety of genetic disorders to...
Courses offered at beginner and intermediate levels
Pittcon is pleased to announce the 2016 Short Courses . (March 5-10). Courses, offered at beginner and intermediate levels, range from one-half day up to two-days. With more than 100 from which to choose, there are a wide variety of classes covering relevant analytical topics in food science, water/wastewater, environmental, life science, pharmaceutical to name a few. Courses for broad-based application and general lab functions include lab management...
BMG LABTECH showcases its wide range of microplate reader at the Biotechnica in Hannover.
Visitors of booth D05 have the possibility to see readers and accessories for use in life science, drug discovery and other research areas. BMG LABTECH shows its multimode microplate reader CLARIOstar® with new Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU). The CLARIOstar® multimode microplate reader is equipped with BMG LABTECH’s unique LVF monochromatorTM technology, filters, and an UV/Vis spectrometer. The triple technology offers high...
"Analytical Challenges And Solutions For Difficult Pharmaceutical Molecules"
NOVEMBER 10TH & 11TH 2015 AT GSK WARE HERTS
The Chromatographic Society is an internationally connected organisation and UK registered scientific charity devoted to the promotion and dissemination of knowledge on all aspects of chromatography and related separation techniques.
AMRA, Bergenbio and Nexstim have been announced as the recipients of the Nordic Stars 2015 Awards.
The awards were presented at the conclusion of the Nordic Life Science Days in Stockholm, which again set a new record for attendance, with over 1000 delegates from 31 countries, establishing itself as the premier Nordic life sciences event. Nordic Stars Awards were introduced in 2013 in special recognition of life science companies in the Nordic region demonstrating outstanding innovation and entrepreneurial skills. "This year's winner of the...
Diabetes Professional Care 2015, the inaugural free-to-attend two day conference and exhibition being held at The Barbican Exhibition Centre on 11 & 12 November 2015, is attracting major support from industry leaders looking to better understand and prevent diabetes.
The annual bill for treating diabetes on the NHS is estimated to be almost £10 billion, with about 80 percent of that spent on managing complications of the disease. Diabetes Professional Care 2015 has been launched in response to this, committing itself to the industry, working towards the prevention, management and empowerment of patients both now and in the future. For its debut edition, the show will feature a host of major name suppliers...
Royal Society of Chemistry, London, 24 November 2015, 2.30pm onwards
D Young & Co, the leading intellectual property law firm, today announced details of its seminar: ‘Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry in Life Sciences’. The seminar will take place from 2.30pm on 24th November at the RSC in London. Attendance is free of charge, and interest can be registered by emailing registrations@dyoung.com. Tailored for small to medium innovative life science companies and universities, including technology...
Mark Miodownik will be headlining day one of the Royal Society of Chemistry conference at Lab Innovations 2015.
Materials scientist, engineer, Professor, presenter and broadcaster, Mark Miodownik, will deliver his keynote presentation on ‘Materials for the 21st Century’. Lab Innovations, the UK’s only event dedicated to laboratory equipment, technology and services, will take place on 4 & 5 November 2015 at Birmingham’s NEC. Miodownik is perhaps best known as a broadcaster and writer, discussing the critical industry issues. He writes for The Observer and...
The most influential leaders in oncology from around Europe will be gathering in London on October 20th to explore and shape the dialogue on cancer.
The Economist Events’ War on Cancer 2015 will bring together the most influential leaders in oncology from around Europe to explore and shape the dialogue on cancer. Pharmaceutical, health care, scientific and government specialists will gather on October 20th at the HAC in London to discuss the leading initiatives in policy and financing, innovation in prevention, treatment and diagnosis and new methods of community engagement..... Read MoreBruker Introduces Four Next-Generation Preclinical Imaging Systems at WMIC 2015Sep 18, 2015
New Breakthrough PET/CT and PET/MRI Systems Change Performance Paradigm
Bruker today introduces four important new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2015 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The novel products launched at WMIC each deliver improved performance and convenience for routine imaging, and open new horizons for advanced translational research, while Bruker’s platform philosophy facilitates multimodal imaging projects. Researchers will gain a more complete picture and...
NLSDays 2015: Meet international life science leaders and discuss the sector’s future at the Nordic region's largest partnering meeting
NLSDays September 9-10 at Stockholm Waterfront is the Nordic region’s premier life science event. The global life science sector is undergoing major structural changes, and as part of a strong established hub, companies in Sweden and the Nordic countries are of great interest when international investors and corporations are looking for new partners. The entire value chain from basic research to the introduction of new therapies is subject to...
Unique System Proven to Improve Laboratory Workflow and Productivity for Infectious Disease
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is showcasing its DxN VERIS Molecular Diagnostics System* at the European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV) meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, 9-12 September 2015 on booth G5 where delegates can learn more about this new instrument that is set to revolutionise laboratory workflow. Recent evaluations undertaken in the UK and Spain have shown that DxN VERIS is simple to use (routine operator training taking approximately...
In the run up to our 2nd Annual Drug Discovery USA Congress 2015, we spoke with Matthew Wagoner a discovery safety specialist from AstraZeneca, a confirmed speaker at the congress where he will talk about Bromodomain And ExtraTerminal (BET) Domain Inhibitors Induce A Loss Of Intestinal Stem Cells And Villous Atrophy.
Big Pharma is keen to increase drug discovery productivity; which strategies do you think will help to increase R&D output? “I think the strategies for increasing drug discovery productivity will be multifaceted. We do quite a bit of the traditional internal repurposing and rescue, which is a great way of accelerating a nascent project idea with more advanced chemistry. The most promising of these approaches, in my opinion, is opening up your pharmacology...
In the run up to Oxford Global’s 4th Annual Cell Culture & Bioprocessing Congress 2015, we spoke with Dylan Jones, a special scientist at Genzyme and Nicolas Mermond, a professor of biotechnology at the University of Lausanne.
Both are confirmed speakers at the congress, where they will respectively talk about the use of spectroscopy in bioprocessing and the use of Next Generation Sequencing to assess clonality. Dylan Jones: You are presenting on the use of spectroscopy in bioprocessing this year. What particular kinds of challenges are you/your group facing in this area currently? “It is a very exciting and interesting time for PAT in bioprocess development. Everywhere...
Oxford Global Conferences are proud to present the Cell & Gene Therapy with our co-located 2nd Annual Stem Cell Congress is taking place on the 9th & 10th of November in London, UK.
Over 170 senior delegates will represent global pharmaceutical organisations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions. The Congress will provide over 20 presentations, case studies and panel discussions focusing on the key issues in the industry, from stem cell development and bioprocessing optimisation to commercial production and clinical trials. Attend our Cell & Gene Therapy Congress to take part in...
A new technical poster produced by Genevac, in conjunction with the Novartis Institute for BioMedical Research (Horsham, UK), examines the application of eXalt™ evaporative crystallisation technology to drug discovery projects.
eXalt™ is a proprietary Genevac technology designed to control evaporation using restricting baffles. Using this technology multiple solvents can be screened in parallel to identify optimum crystallisation conditions for amorphous materials. In the pharmaceutical industry, physical form can pose a significant challenge for small molecule drug discovery projects transitioning between the optimisation and characterisation phases. A crystalline form is desirable...
Science World, the United Kingdom’s premier laboratory experience, is gearing up for its Silver Jubilee event on 7 October at Doncaster Racecourse.
The event, hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, showcases the very latest in laboratory innovations with thousands of products in action and is ideal for anyone who works in or around a laboratory. Celebrating the 25th Science World marks a significant milestone in the company’s history. Organised by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, this show provides an unrivalled day out for all those involved in the laboratory...
Oxford Global Conferences are delighted to announce the 2nd Annual Stem Cell Congress with our co-located Cell & Gene Therapy is taking place on the 9th & 10th of November in London, UK.
Over 170 senior delegates will represent global pharmaceutical organisations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions. The Congress will provide over 20 presentations, case studies and panel discussions focusing on the key issues in the industry, from stem cell development and bioprocessing optimisation to commercial production and clinical trials. Attend our 2nd Annual Stem Cell Congress to take part in...
Following the recent agreement for the lifting of Trade Sanctions with Iran, exhibitors and visitors at ARABLAB 2016 are set to benefit from significant trade boosts.
With the economic forecast for Iran being stated as 6-10% growth per year, the UAE is projected to increase its re-export trade with Iran in 2016 by 60%. This means that ARABLAB 2016 will have increased attendance from buyers and end users from the Gulf States. With no other specialist trade shows that exist in either the UAE or Iran, this agreement provides exhibitors at ARABLAB 2016 a unique opportunity to promote their products to the Iranian Market Place...
Sphere Medical publishes white paper discussing areas where Proxima mitigates sources of pre-analytical errors
Sphere Medical, innovator in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, has published a white paper focusing on the mitigation of common pre-analytical errors associated with arterial blood gas analysis [1]. The informative paper is available for download from Sphere’s online clinical resource centre and explores how and why pre-analytical errors occur, as well as the impact of an error on analyte levels in the blood sample. It also considers the...
Today marks the fifth official World Hepatitis Day where members of the public and the hepatitis community provide a voice for the 4000 lives lost every day
World Health Organization (WHO) and World Hepatitis Alliance join forces to bring together WHO Member State health ministers, policy makers, patient representatives and civil society for the first-ever World Hepatitis Summit. Inaugural Summit hosted in Glasgow, 2-4 September builds on WHO resolution in tackling the severity of the global hepatitis problem. Global hepatitis elimination strategy is key priority during Summit...
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a Pittcon 2016 Conferee Networking Session host. If you have an idea for a Conferee Networking Session, we want to hear from you.
Submit your idea to us by August 31, 2015. These 90-minute sessions provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees with similar interests to meet and resolve problems, discuss new techniques, or brainstorm new ideas in an informal setting. Wondering what the benefits are of hosting a Conferee Networking session? Increase awareness of a specific topic or issue. Find solutions to a problem or brainstorm for new ideas...
Oxford Gene Technology (OGT), The Molecular Genetics Company, has been speaking to genetic scientists, Dr Tracey Lewis (Associated Regional and University Pathologists [ARUP] Laboratories) and Dr Emily Farrow (Children’s Mercy Hospital), in a new whitepaper entitled “Examining the Medical Exome”. This whitepaper describes their experiences with OGT’s CytoSure™ Medical Research Exome Array and explores how this customisable array targets a variety of genetic disorders to...
Pittcon is pleased to announce the 2016 Short Courses . (March 5-10). Courses, offered at beginner and intermediate levels, range from one-half day up to two-days. With more than 100 from which to choose, there are a wide variety of classes covering relevant analytical topics in food science, water/wastewater, environmental, life science, pharmaceutical to name a few. Courses for broad-based application and general lab functions include lab management...
Visitors of booth D05 have the possibility to see readers and accessories for use in life science, drug discovery and other research areas. BMG LABTECH shows its multimode microplate reader CLARIOstar® with new Atmospheric Control Unit (ACU). The CLARIOstar® multimode microplate reader is equipped with BMG LABTECH’s unique LVF monochromatorTM technology, filters, and an UV/Vis spectrometer. The triple technology offers high...
The awards were presented at the conclusion of the Nordic Life Science Days in Stockholm, which again set a new record for attendance, with over 1000 delegates from 31 countries, establishing itself as the premier Nordic life sciences event. Nordic Stars Awards were introduced in 2013 in special recognition of life science companies in the Nordic region demonstrating outstanding innovation and entrepreneurial skills. "This year's winner of the...
The annual bill for treating diabetes on the NHS is estimated to be almost £10 billion, with about 80 percent of that spent on managing complications of the disease. Diabetes Professional Care 2015 has been launched in response to this, committing itself to the industry, working towards the prevention, management and empowerment of patients both now and in the future. For its debut edition, the show will feature a host of major name suppliers...
D Young & Co, the leading intellectual property law firm, today announced details of its seminar: ‘Bridging the Gap Between Academia and Industry in Life Sciences’. The seminar will take place from 2.30pm on 24th November at the RSC in London. Attendance is free of charge, and interest can be registered by emailing registrations@dyoung.com. Tailored for small to medium innovative life science companies and universities, including technology...
Materials scientist, engineer, Professor, presenter and broadcaster, Mark Miodownik, will deliver his keynote presentation on ‘Materials for the 21st Century’. Lab Innovations, the UK’s only event dedicated to laboratory equipment, technology and services, will take place on 4 & 5 November 2015 at Birmingham’s NEC. Miodownik is perhaps best known as a broadcaster and writer, discussing the critical industry issues. He writes for The Observer and...
Bruker today introduces four important new preclinical imaging systems at the World Molecular Imaging Congress 2015 in Honolulu, Hawaii. The novel products launched at WMIC each deliver improved performance and convenience for routine imaging, and open new horizons for advanced translational research, while Bruker’s platform philosophy facilitates multimodal imaging projects. Researchers will gain a more complete picture and...
NLSDays September 9-10 at Stockholm Waterfront is the Nordic region’s premier life science event. The global life science sector is undergoing major structural changes, and as part of a strong established hub, companies in Sweden and the Nordic countries are of great interest when international investors and corporations are looking for new partners. The entire value chain from basic research to the introduction of new therapies is subject to...
Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is showcasing its DxN VERIS Molecular Diagnostics System* at the European Society for Clinical Virology (ESCV) meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, 9-12 September 2015 on booth G5 where delegates can learn more about this new instrument that is set to revolutionise laboratory workflow. Recent evaluations undertaken in the UK and Spain have shown that DxN VERIS is simple to use (routine operator training taking approximately...
Big Pharma is keen to increase drug discovery productivity; which strategies do you think will help to increase R&D output? “I think the strategies for increasing drug discovery productivity will be multifaceted. We do quite a bit of the traditional internal repurposing and rescue, which is a great way of accelerating a nascent project idea with more advanced chemistry. The most promising of these approaches, in my opinion, is opening up your pharmacology...
Both are confirmed speakers at the congress, where they will respectively talk about the use of spectroscopy in bioprocessing and the use of Next Generation Sequencing to assess clonality. Dylan Jones: You are presenting on the use of spectroscopy in bioprocessing this year. What particular kinds of challenges are you/your group facing in this area currently? “It is a very exciting and interesting time for PAT in bioprocess development. Everywhere...
Over 170 senior delegates will represent global pharmaceutical organisations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions. The Congress will provide over 20 presentations, case studies and panel discussions focusing on the key issues in the industry, from stem cell development and bioprocessing optimisation to commercial production and clinical trials. Attend our Cell & Gene Therapy Congress to take part in...
eXalt™ is a proprietary Genevac technology designed to control evaporation using restricting baffles. Using this technology multiple solvents can be screened in parallel to identify optimum crystallisation conditions for amorphous materials. In the pharmaceutical industry, physical form can pose a significant challenge for small molecule drug discovery projects transitioning between the optimisation and characterisation phases. A crystalline form is desirable...
The event, hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, showcases the very latest in laboratory innovations with thousands of products in action and is ideal for anyone who works in or around a laboratory. Celebrating the 25th Science World marks a significant milestone in the company’s history. Organised by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, this show provides an unrivalled day out for all those involved in the laboratory...
With the economic forecast for Iran being stated as 6-10% growth per year, the UAE is projected to increase its re-export trade with Iran in 2016 by 60%. This means that ARABLAB 2016 will have increased attendance from buyers and end users from the Gulf States. With no other specialist trade shows that exist in either the UAE or Iran, this agreement provides exhibitors at ARABLAB 2016 a unique opportunity to promote their products to the Iranian Market Place...
Sphere Medical, innovator in critical care monitoring and diagnostics equipment, has published a white paper focusing on the mitigation of common pre-analytical errors associated with arterial blood gas analysis [1]. The informative paper is available for download from Sphere’s online clinical resource centre and explores how and why pre-analytical errors occur, as well as the impact of an error on analyte levels in the blood sample. It also considers the...
World Health Organization (WHO) and World Hepatitis Alliance join forces to bring together WHO Member State health ministers, policy makers, patient representatives and civil society for the first-ever World Hepatitis Summit. Inaugural Summit hosted in Glasgow, 2-4 September builds on WHO resolution in tackling the severity of the global hepatitis problem. Global hepatitis elimination strategy is key priority during Summit...
Submit your idea to us by August 31, 2015. These 90-minute sessions provide a unique networking opportunity for attendees with similar interests to meet and resolve problems, discuss new techniques, or brainstorm new ideas in an informal setting. Wondering what the benefits are of hosting a Conferee Networking session? Increase awareness of a specific topic or issue. Find solutions to a problem or brainstorm for new ideas...