RECENT NEWS
Certification of digital and computational pathology solutions
Proscia, a leader in digital and computational pathology solutions, has announced that its Concentriq Dx platform has been certified under the new In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) for use in primary diagnosis.
A species of worm with an appetite for polystyrene
Researchers at The University of Queensland, Australia have discovered that the common Zophobas morio ‘superworm’ can eat through polystyrene, thanks to a bacterial enzyme in their gut.
Remote microbiology plate reading: a UK first
A pathology laboratory is leading the way in speeding up access to patient care and treatment after becoming the first in the UK to enable remote microbiology plate reading, thanks to a £1.2 million investment from SYNLAB.
Electronic document management solution in Northampton
Northampton General Hospital has embarked on a major medical records digitisation project with partners IMMJ Systems that will see over 200,000 medical records scanned into the IMMJ Systems MediViewer Electronic Document Management System (EDMS).
High-quality laboratory water systems
Evoqua understands the critical role of laboratory professionals and the challenge of managing water quality in addition to your core responsibilities.
Updates in gastroenterology and hepatology
BIOHIT HealthCare will be exhibiting at the upcoming BSG LIVE ’22 at the ICC in Birmingham. This event, which takes place on 20–23 June, showcases the latest clinical and educational developments within gastroenterology and hepatology.
Annual BSMT Microbiology Conference: register now
Registration is LIVE and places are filling up fast for this year’s British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) conference, which will take place on Tuesday 19 July 2022, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
Acquisition of research images made simple
Built with renowned Olympus optics, intuitive software, a powerful AI and a suite of smart features, the APX100 system combines the ease of use of an all-in-one microscope with publication-quality images to make life science research more efficient.
Expanded LC-MS platform provides all-in-one toxicology solution
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced an all-in-one liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) toxicology solution to keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of emerging and illicit drugs.
Optimal RNA-Seq library preparation for transcriptome profiling
Bio-Rad Laboratories has announced the launch of the SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit, providing an easy-to-use solution for constructing robust libraries to support efficient RNA-Seq workflows for comprehensive transcriptome profiling.
Acusera Anti-Müllerian Hormone Control
Randox Quality Control has launched a new Acusera Control for the accurate and reliable testing of anti-müllerian hormone (AMH).
Next-generation sequencing system to automate library preparation
PerkinElmer has announced the launch of the BioQule NGS System, an automated benchtop solution for next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation of up to eight samples.
Middleware connectivity solution for POC analysers and data management
EKF Diagnostics has launched its new EKF Link digital connectivity solution for the secure management of point-of-care (POC) analysers and associated data on one centralised platform.
Australian Clinical Labs celebrates a go-live success
Cirdan’s key partner in Australia, Australian Clinical Labs, has improved the stability and functionality of its pathology workflows through the successful deployment of Cirdan’s Laboratory Information System (LIS), ULTRA version 4.6.
Bio-Rad launches CFX Duet real-time PCR system
Bio-Rad Laboratories, a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics, has announced the launch of the CFX Duet real-time PCR system to support researchers in developing singleplex and duplex quantitative PCR (qPCR) assays.
New online face of BIOHIT HealthCare
BIOHIT HealthCare has announced the launch of its new website, which has a look and feel designed to reflect the company’s vision, mission and values, while making it easier than ever for customers and partners to find the information they need.
In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation: a welcome from BIVDA
The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA) has welcomed the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) and urges continued work to deploy the new regulatory system.
Online training: perceptions and experience
Training is a resource-intensive process that can be challenging to deliver due to an ever-increasing workload and the quick turnaround times critical for patient care. Here, Wendy Leversuch considers the value of instructional videos.
Transforming tissue dissection to deliver faster and more accurate workflow
Xyall, a global innovator in molecular pathology, has attracted a Series B investment of six million Euros to accelerate commercialisation of its Tissector High Throughput and Tissector Table Top systems.
BSMT Microbiology Conference: 19 July 2022
Registration is LIVE for this year’s British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) conference, which will take place on Tuesday 19 July 2022, at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
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