RECENT NEWS
Sophia Genetics expands AstraZeneca partnership
Sophia Genetics is partnering with AstraZeneca to apply its multimodal technology and expertise to the biopharmaceutical company’s oncology portfolio.
Bio-Rad introduces new dyes for multiplex flow cytometry
Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched StarBright Blue-series and StarBright Yellow-series dyes to provide greater flexibility in conventional and full spectrum flow cytometry applications.
Roche expands personalised healthcare collaboration with Janssen
Roche has announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Janssen Biotech, to create companion diagnostics for targeted therapies, further strengthening research and innovation activities.
Homerton Hospital opens new pathology laboratory
Homerton Hospital’s new Essential Services Laboratory was opened this week by Chief Executive Louise Ashley and Chair Sir John Gieve in a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Aiforia to provide AI solutions for the UK PathLAKE Plus consortium
Aiforia has received a contract award to provide artificial intelligence solutions for 25 NHS Trusts’ pathology departments in the UK to support the diagnosis of patients.
Ibex’s Galen Prostate is the first AI cancer diagnostics to obtain CE mark
Ibex Medical Analytics has announced that Galen Prostate is now CE marked under the In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) for supporting pathologists in primary diagnosis of prostate biopsies. Galen Prostate is the first standalone AI-based cancer diagnostics product of its kind certified under the IVDR.
Aptamer Group partners with BaseCure Therapeutics for new targeted gene therapies
Aptamer Group, the developer of novel Optimer binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, has announced a new partnership with BaseCure Therapeutics for the development of Optimer-targeted gene therapies.
Antibiotic induced hearing loss test receives preliminary recommendation by NICE
Point-of-care molecular diagnostics company Genedrive has announced that the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has preliminarily recommended that the Genedrive MT-RNR1 ID Kit can be used by the NHS following the evidence review as part of its Early Value Assessment (EVA) Programme.
Bio-Rad increases compatibility of SEQuoia RNA Library
Bio-Rad Laboratories has developed partnerships with leading innovative next-generation sequencing (NGS) instrument providers, gaining compatibility of the SEQuoia RNA Sequencing Library Preparation portfolio on new state-of-the-art sequencers, including the Singular Genomics G4 System.
Infonote releases enhanced LIMS
Infonote Datasystems has developed an enhanced version of its Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) designed specifically to deliver a range of extended features needed across the sector, including the ability to administer and control interactions beyond the immediate laboratory environment.
INTEGRA introduces new automation-friendly reagent reservoirs
INTEGRA Biosciences has expanded its range of products to include eight-row and 12-column automation-friendly reagent reservoirs, offering a greater variety of reservoir dimensions to suit the increasing diverse applications of automated workstations.
MEEGID XVI set for Dresden, Germany in November
The 16th International Conference on Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases (MEEGID XVI) will take place on 14-17 November 2023 at the Hilton Dresden, Germany.
Neogap to begin Swedish trial of advanced cell therapy against colorectal cancer
Neogap Therapeutics has received approval from the Swedish Medical Products Agency to start a clinical trial of its personalised cell therapy against colorectal cancer. The phase I/IIa trial is planned to be initiated during the first half of 2023.
New strategy to boost NHS access to innovative medical technology
The medical technology strategy will ensure patients can access safe, effective and innovative equipment and medical devices, and has been welcomed by BIVDA.
Sense Biodetection acquired by Sherlock Biosciences
US-based diagnostics company Sherlock Biosciences has announced the acquisition of Sense Biodetection, a global molecular diagnostics innovator with headquarters in Oxford.
Rapid test firms Biosynex and Chembio Diagnostics to merge
French rapid test manufacturer Biosynex and Chembio Diagnostics, point-of-care diagnostics company focused on infectious diseases, have announced that the companies are to merge.
Groves Medical Group starts offering Stockholm3 in the UK
Groves Medical Group has started offering Stockholm3 for prostate cancer testing. This is the first UK clinic that uses Stockholm3.
Bio-Rad launches new real-time PCR system
The CFX Opus Deepwell Dx Real-Time PCR System is the latest addition to the Bio-Rad portfolio of real-time PCR instruments. The system offers accurate and precise quantification with flexibility for reactions up to 125 µl in a 96-well format for quantitative PCR (qPCR) diagnostic assays. The CFX Opus Dx Real-Time PCR System is also available in a 96- and 384-well reaction block format.
Pangaea Data named ‘Digital Solution of the Year' by Department for International Trade
Pangaea Data, which provides a novel AI-driven product for characterising patients by mapping their journeys and disease trajectories in a privacy-preserving and scalable manner, has announced that it has been named ‘Digital Solution of the Year’ by the UK Government’s Department for International Trade (DIT), as part of its 2023 UK Life Science Innovator Showcase.
FDA clearance for Cytovale’s IntelliSep sepsis test
Medical diagnostics company Cytovale’s IntelliSep test has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance to aid in the early detection of sepsis.
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