RECENT NEWS

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of its enhanced partner programme. Designed to support the expansion of Thermo Scientific informatics activity via its partners around the world, the programme will utilise business partners to meet its customersÆ needs.

Fisher Scientific UK, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has announced the 16th Fisher Science World. This regular laboratory show will take place at the Reebok Stadium in Bolton on 13 September. The event is free and is designed to appeal to all those involved in the purchase or specification of laboratory products. With over 80 leading manufacturers of laboratory products attending, this event promises to be one of the best yet.

Tepnel Life Sciences has agreed an extension of the licence with Luminex for access to the Luminex xMAP platform. The Luminex xMAP technology is incorporated in TepnelÆs innovative molecular diagnostics products.

AnthosûLabtec, a manufacturer of microplate readers and washers, has published a handy pocket-sized booklet containing background information and data on the general subject of microplate technology.

A new strategic business partnership between QSI, suppliers of WinLIMS to over 800 sites worldwide, and Brady Corporation, a labelling technology company, can now deliver solutions for sample labelling and laboratory information management.

Randox Life Sciences, a division of Randox Laboratories, provides high-quality immunoassay components for assay development, including antibodies, human recombinant proteins, enzymelabelled antibody conjugates and enzyme-labelled drug conjugates. Randox has over 25 yearsÆ experience in commercial assay development and the production of immunoassay components for the clinical diagnostics industry and independent researchers. A tailor-made assay development service can also be provided.

Oxoid recently hosted a celebratory dinner to congratulate the winners of the 2006/2007 Oxoid Infection Control Team of the Year Awards. Three teams were present to receive their prizes from Ali Ball, Oxoid marketing and distributor sales director.

Lancer 1400 series laboratory glassware washers and dryers have been installed at the new Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute (CRI), which was opened by the Queen earlier this year.

Leipziger Messe has announced æThe Food Science LaboratoryÆ, which completes the L.A.B. conference programme. The L.A.B. trade fair and conference will take place on 2û4 October at ExCel in LondonÆs Docklands.

The NHS Operating Framework for 2007/08 has identified the need for a sustained focus on information management and technology in the NHS to deliver better, safer care. Plumtree Group has just the solution.

After a rigorous procurement process, public sector recruitment specialist Maxxima has been awarded master vendor status for the supply of temporary allied health professionals (AHPs) and health science service (HSS) staff to NHS organisations throughout the East Midlands region.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed an interactive web-based tool designed to help current and prospective customers make informed decisions about Thermo Scientific informatics software.

Don Whitley Scientific (DWS) has expanded its UKAS-accredited calibration service to include individual temperature probes with sensors or recorders, in addition to laboratory autoclaves, media preparators, ovens, environmental chambers and water baths.

For the second year running, Torbay HospitalÆs haematology laboratory has proved to be the best-performing department in the UK for plasma viscosity (PV). Each year, the laboratory processes around 30,000 PV tests, and every month the standards are quality-assured and benchmarked against results from around 50 laboratories across the country.

The 16th Nikon digital imaging seminar was held at the Institute of Physics in London recently. A wide selection of NikonÆs latest technology, including the revolutionary BioStation IM and the groundbreaking AZ100, was available for use during practical sessions. Delegates were encouraged to bring their own samples and view them through Nikon lenses.

The Gilson Product Guide 2007, a free comprehensive brochure containing GilsonÆs entire product listing of automated purification instruments, is now available from Anachem. Available on request, this guide provides information on high-quality, dependable solutions for liquid chromatography, solid-phase extraction, liquid handling and gel-permeation chromatography clean-up requirements.

A number of life science meetings are being arranged for this autumn by EuroSciCon, the life science communications company. All meetings will be held at BioPark Hertfordshire, a research and development centre located between Cambridge, Oxford and London (central London is just 30 minutes away by train).

Clinical diagnostics supplier Helena Biosciences recently appointed a new product specialist in its clinical electrophoresis division. Gemma Snowdon (pictured) takes up this new role at an important time. Her appointment is a key one as Helena continues to expand and introduce new innovations in laboratories around the world.

Two RTS Life Science automated robotic systems, incorporating machine vision, are now running at UK BiobankÆs coordinating centre in South Manchester, and a third is due to be commissioned. RTS was responsible for the concept, design, manufacture, installation and commissioning process. Teams from UK Biobank and RTS worked closely together for two years on this successful programme.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed an interactive web-based tool designed to help current and prospective customers make informed decisions about Thermo Scientific informatics software.