RECENT NEWS
PerkinElmer launches EnVison Nexus multimode plate reader
PerkinElmer has launched the EnVision Nexus system, its fastest and most sensitive multimode plate reader to date, designed for demanding high-throughput screening (HTS) applications and to accelerate drug discovery efforts.
Study finds plate choice can affect EM microbial air sampling
Cherwell, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical, healthcare and related industries, has published the findings of an investigative study suggesting that prepared media plate choice can affect the accuracy of microbial air sampling.
Sophia Genetics and Qiagen partner for next-generation sequencing
Healthcare software firm Sophia Genetics has entered into a new partnership with Qiagen that will pair QIAseq reagent technology with the Sophia DDM platform to enhance tumour analysis through next-generation sequencing (NGS).
IBMS welcomes inquiry report on NHS backlogs
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) has welcomed the publishing of the results of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee inquiry on managing NHS backlogs and waiting times.
Mpox a cause for concern in pregnant persons
Contracting the monkeypox virus (mpox) while pregnant can cause Congenital Mpox Syndrome, placental infection, and stillbirth, according to an article from the scientific journal published by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
PathGroup chooses Proscia for digital pathology
PathGroup, one of the largest providers of anatomic, clinical, digital, and molecular pathology services in the United States, has chosen digital pathology firm Proscia’s Concentriq Dx software platform.
New figures show diverse NHS workforce
The NHS workforce is more diverse than at any other point in its history, according to an annual report into race equality across the health service.
England Rare Diseases Action Plan to tackle health inequalities
The 2023 England Rare Diseases Action Plan, published by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on Rare Disease Day - 28 February, aims to make sure people receive faster diagnosis and specialist care for rare diseases.
IBMS Congress unveils 2023 programme
The full programme of lectures taking place at this year’s IBMS Congress is now available on the event’s website.
Robotics firm Clarapath acquires Crosscope to move into digital pathology
Clarapath, a robotics company aimed at catalysing change in the way pathology laboratories process human and animal tissue, has announced the acquisition of digital pathology company Crosscope.
Canon Medical extends AI-driven Enterprise platform to include pathology
Canon Medical has extended its Enterprise Imaging (EI) suite of solutions to include pathology through its partnership with Tribun Health. This provides new capability for healthcare organisations to efficiently include pathology into their enterprise imaging plans as part of their precision informatics roadmaps.
New canine coronavirus antibodies from ViroStat
ViroStat has just released a number of monoclonal antibodies to the canine coronavirus. These new antibodies are specific to the nucleocapsid of the virus and do not cross react with other canine viruses. These antibodies form pairs for the rapid detection of the virus by immunoassay.
CN Bio extends microphysiological system portfolio
CN Bio, a leading organ-on-a-chip (OOC) company that designs and manufactures single-and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS), has announced the commercial launch of the PhysioMimix Single-organ Higher Throughput (HT) System.
Genomics England launches ground-breaking cancer data programme using Sectra imaging
Genomics England has completed installation of an enterprise imaging system that will help to support a world-pioneering initiative for cancer research. The programme is linking whole genome sequencing, pathology and radiology data, in what has been described as the world’s largest multimodal cancer research platform.
Identifying AMR with INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipetting solutions
INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipetting platforms are being used to streamline the liquid handling steps involved in antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), contributing to the early detection of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and helping to direct patients onto the appropriate care pathway as soon as possible.
Simplified COVID-19 self-test COVI-Go available in the USA
Mologic, the US subsidiary of Global Access Diagnostics (GADx), has announced that its proprietary COVI-Go SARS-CoV-2 Ag Self-Test received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for over-the-counter home use.
Enalees opens German subsidiary
Veterinary diagnostics firm Enalees has announced the opening of a new subsidiary in Germany and the appointment of Philip Hausen as general manager for the Germany-Austria-Switzerland (DACH) region.
DHSC to host MedTech Strategy webinar
The Medical Technologies Directorate at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is hosting a webinar on Monday 6 March at 11am to promote the recently published Medical Technology Strategy.
Linkam presents new cryo-electron microscopy research at Microscopy Conference 2023
Linkam Scientific will present a new cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) research paper at the Microscopy Conference 2023 (MC2023), Darmstadt, Germany: ‘New principle and robot for vitrification of cryo-EM samples with controllable sample thickness and real-time optical inspection’.
Oxford scientists develop AI diagnostic to identify respiratory viruses
Nicolas Shiaelis and Dr Nicole Robb, Oxford University scientists and co-founders of health technology company Pictura Bio, have developed a world-first diagnostic test, powered by artificial intelligence, that can identify known respiratory viruses such as influenza and COVID-19 within five minutes from just one nasal or throat swab.
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