RECENT NEWS

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and single cell and spatial biology firm 10x Genomics, have announced a new partnership to expand automation solutions for single-cell assay workflows.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has reached an agreement with the board of directors of Olink, a next-generation proteomics solutions provider based in Sweden, to acquire the firm for $26 per share, valuing it at approximately $3.1 billion.

Clinisys Chief Marketing Officer Paul Jackson reveals the conversations Clinisys is having with new and potential customers at IBMS Congress, as well as looking ahead to the next 12 months for his company.

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has revolutionized the field of genomics. However, sample and library preparation for NGS workflows are notoriously complex, time consuming and error prone when performed manually. Now, a new solution is at hand with the introduction of MIRO CANVAS.

Two new reports from the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) reveal the UK urgently needs to deliver a medical technology industrial strategy to avoid falling behind in the rapidly growing health technology sector in the UK.

Roche has announced the US launch of the cobas connection modules (CCM) Vertical, the elevator and overhead components of its fully automated and modular CCM system to help low-, mid- and high-volume laboratories optimise space, productivity and patient care.

A new report by the BioIndustry Association (BIA) highlights the UK TechBio sector as thriving, with a growing number of companies pioneering groundbreaking products and services, seamlessly integrating biotechnology and technology.

Funding totalling £10 million is available to bodies working on tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) tackling infections strategic theme.

Paul Ladestein, Director, Commercial Operations Northern Europe at Beckman Coulter, tells PiP about his company’s new Dxl 9000 Analyser, on show for the first time in the UK at IBMS Congress, as well as explaining how Beckman Coulter is bringing innovation into its customers’ laboratories.

Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore Technologies, the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, have unveiled a multi-year joint development collaboration to develop new clinical tests for diseases and improve patient care.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new publication listing key regulatory considerations on artificial intelligence (AI) for health. The publication emphasises the importance of establishing AI system safety and effectiveness, rapidly making appropriate systems available, and fostering dialogue among stakeholders.

Roche has announced that its Elecsys IL-6 immunoassay has become the first interleukin-6 (IL-6) test to have a certified claim for use in diagnosis of neonatal sepsis, in countries accepting the CE Mark.

Innovate UK, LifeArc, and Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) have joined forces to create PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy), a £30 million initiative supporting early-stage innovation against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to save lives.

Revvity and genomic sequencing firm Element Biosciences have announced a collaboration to introduce workflow solutions that save time and effort required for genomic analysis of samples. Element Biosciences is the developer of the AVITI System, an innovative and emerging genomic sequencing platform.

See David Wells give Pathology in Practice Editor Andy Myall an update on Congress 2023, as well as discussing the IBMS Long Term Biomedical Scientist Workforce Plan which was launched at the event, and also the IBMS’s work in lobbying and on equality, diversion and inclusivity.

The NHS has delivered on its ambition to roll out 10,000 virtual ward beds by the end of September, new figures show, with more than 240,000 patients treated on virtual wards.

The Delivery Group is officially launching its brand-new medical division - TDG Medical - at this year’s Lab Innovations show, leveraging its successes in providing a one-stop shop range across domestic and international e-commerce and mail services.

International Imaging Congress 2023 is coming to London Olympia on 31 October – 1 November, giving visitors the chance to shape and inspire their learning with insights and expertise from leading experts, as they share their visions for the future of medical imaging, diagnostic oncology, and digital pathology.

The London Clinic has completed a two-year, £4 million refit and redesign of its in-house blood sciences pathology laboratory, which now boasts gold-standard equipment. The use of ground-breaking technology in the diagnosis of cancer conditions will enable a far greater volume of accurate tests to be processed, around the clock, seven days a week.

Cirdan has secured £2.3 million in new funding to expand business operations with the creation of up to 25 new jobs ahead of new contract wins. The company is growing its revenues with an expected 80%-plus year-on-year growth in 2024.