Life Sciences SECTOR faceS ‘perfect storm’

Sector must work together to de-risk funding in medicines discovery and attract more investors, new study warns. A report by Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), in partnership with the UK BioIndustry Association and the Association of...

Major milestone for North East Investment Zone at NETPark Phase 3

The £62million expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks has taken a significant step towards completion. The Phase 3 development of the North East Technology Park (NETPark) at Sedgefield reached a major milestone...

UK drug companies ‘repeatedly violate marketing code’

New data analysis highlights potential “serious consequences” for patient health and lengthy complaint processing times. Research by University of Bath and Lund University academics reveals that public health in the UK could be undermined by...

Initial in vivo validation of novel oncology therapeutic mechanism completed

Oxford Drug Design, an Oxford-based AI drug discovery company using an AI platform to develop novel molecules for use in cancer treatments, has successfully completed the first in vivo validation in its potential first-in-class...

UK businesses must enforce ESG compliance in supply chains

New EU supply chain laws still impacting UK firms post-Brexit, and new standards mean UK healthcare and pharmaceutical companies can be legally liable for failure to comply, according to supply chain consultants, INVERTO. Most companies...

Biomedical leadership role for university researcher

Dr Antonio Fratini CEng MIMechE is the new chair of the Biomedical Engineering Division (BmED) of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), one of the largest groups of professional biomedical engineers in the UK. The...

New awards recognise innovation and excellence in STEM Marketing

Despite making up over 25% of the UK economy – equating to over £600bn - the STEM sector hasn’t had a dedicated marketing awards scheme...until now. A new awards scheme, which will celebrate outstanding communication...

Safer AI research for engineering biology

Newly identified hazards in using data-centric methods to engineer biology will make research safer, say experts at the University of Bristol. The potential misuse of data-centric approaches in synthetic biology poses significant risk. The ease...

New Light technology could combat antimicrobial resistance 

A new technology that uses light to kill harmful bacteria is being assessed by experts at the University of Birmingham. The technology, developed by Italian translational research company Biovitae, uses light at specific wavelengths within...

Sleep may not clear brain toxins, as previously thought

The brain’s ability to rid itself of toxins may be reduced during sleep, new research reveals. Over the past decade, a dominant theory as to why we sleep has been that the brain’s ability to...

Strict Quality Control of Polymeric Raw Materials

TESTA Analytical reports how a German customer is using its GPC/SEC system to monitor the specifications of incoming raw materials. Historically due to variability in the quality of its raw materials, the customer found that...

What are the Challenges in a Pharma Lab?

In the fast-paced world of pharmaceutical laboratories, the quest for pure water is a paramount challenge. Clean and dependable water is important for getting accurate results, keeping quality standards, and promoting innovation in pharmaceutical...

ENABLING VITAL MEDICAL RESEARCH THROUGH WORLD-CLASS LAB WATER SUPPLY

Case Study ENABLING VITAL MEDICAL RESEARCH THROUGH WORLD-CLASS LAB WATER SUPPLY Veolia Water Technologies UK recently provided lab purification solutions to facilitate life-saving work carried out by a prestigious University-based research institution. Through early engagement,...

Elevating Water Purity in Biotech Pharma Labs

In the cutting-edge world of biotech pharma laboratories, achieving uncompromising water purity is a daily pursuit that demands unwavering precision and continuous innovation. Our PURELAB Chorus takes centre stage, meticulously engineered to cater to...

Hydroformed diaphragm valve bodies are the sustainable way

For fluid control applications in sectors such as pharmaceuticals as well as food & beverage production, manufacturers can increase productivity and reduce costs while helping to meet their sustainability objectives by integrating improved control...

Achieving ATEX approval for pharmaceutical manufacture fluid control automation

Pharmaceutical plants and those creating active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) face many challenges in delivering end products to the highest standards. With a variety of solvents and other combustible ingredients used for manufacturing, many production...