Robert Gordon University (RGU) has received a boost this week with the news that the Scottish Government’s new Chief Scientific Advisor Marine has chosen to be based at the university’s School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. Professor Colin Moffat, a marine scientist and researcher, has recently been appointed as Chief Scientific Advisor Marine to the Scottish Government...
New research from Northumbria University has revealed that metal-related pollution began in the Balkans more than 500 years before it appeared in western Europe, and persisted throughout the Dark Ages and Medieval Period, meaning the region played a far bigger role in mineral exploitation than previously believed. The study provides a new perspective on both the timing...
Join scientists from around the world at the must-attend conference of the year where you will gain information that will help you identify solutions to practical problems in all areas of preparative and process chromatography....
The family and employees of Peter Huber Kältemaschinenbau AG mourn the loss of their founder, long-standing CEO and Chairman of the Supervisory Board Peter Huber. The company founder died on June 12, 2018 aged 77. Peter Huber was born on 16 February 1941 in Offenburg. After training as a machinist, he first worked in the family electrical business. In 1965, at the age of 24, Peter Huber took part in one of the first refrigeration courses at the "Karlsruhe Institute of Technology"
On Wednesday 23rd May 2018, over 1200 scientists, technicians, speakers and exhibitors descended on the East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham for the fifth Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference. Organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the day brought together delegates from across the community, offering opportunities to meet like-minded people, learn new things and discover the very best scientific technology and equipment for the laboratory....
Researchers have demonstrated novel parasite behaviour which offers a potential new target for malaria diagnosis and intervention. Malaria, a blood borne disease caused by single cell parasites, remains a major global public health issue with millions of cases, and nearly half a million deaths every year. The new discovery in the parasite’s biology is revealed across a set of three studies led by the University of Glasgow’s Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology...
Further growth expected with announcement of new distributor in Bulgaria. Cherwell Laboratories, manufacturer of Redipor® prepared microbiological media, announced a 21% increase in Redipor sales to its distributors during its 2017/18 financial year. Cherwell’s continuing growth in export sales, largely across Europe, can be attributed to renewed strategic focus on overseas markets...
At the most important trade show for the process industry, more than 3,700 exhibitors from 55 countries showcased the latest equipment and innovative processes for the chemical, pharma and food industry. Whether in the classic process technology hall, the pump exhibition or in the plant engineering section, many stands were so crowded that visitors had to take some time to pass through the halls...
JPK Instruments reports on the research of Professor Guillaume Charras of the London Centre for Nanotechnology where he is applying AFM to understand the fundamental mechanical properties of cells and tissues. Professor Guillaume Charras leads a research group at the London Centre for Nanotechnology. Their overall goal is to understand fundamental mechanical properties of cells and tissues...
Time spent watching TV or looking at a computer screen during leisure time – termed discretionary screen time – has been associated with higher risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease in a new large-scale study. The research, led by the University of Glasgow and published in BMC Medicine, has revealed a strong association between discretionary screen time and...
Sustained production of Affimer drugs by muscle tissue in vivo could lead to major patient and commercial benefits. Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that its research collaboration with FIT Biotech Oy (FITBIO:FN Finland) has successfully completed a proof-of-concept study...
Uniqsis reports how the Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu (Estonia) has selected a FlowSyn™ continuous flow reactor with Flow-UV™ detector to assist them in development of novel nanomaterials for use in next generation applications. The material science research group of Dr Aile Tamm evaluated different technological approaches to synthesise nanomaterials before investing in the Uniqsis FlowSyn system...
The Ralph N. Adams Award in bioanalytical Chemistry will be presented at Pittcon 2019 and includes a cash award and travel expenses. The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of bio-analytical chemistry, broadly defined. The recipient will have introduced a significant technique, theory, instrument or application important to the life sciences, and provided an exceptional environment to educate bio-analytical chemists...
Focus on the latest microscopy techniques and a wide range of applications. This year, ZEISS hosted the Day of Microscopy at the ZEISS Forum and ZEISS Microscopy Customer Center Europe in Oberkochen, Germany on May 16 and 17. International guests from research, science, and industry benefited from a varied program of lectures, workshops and discussions that gave insights...
A presentation to be delivered at ACHEMA 2018 by theGroup Product Compliance Manager at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, Sade Mokuolu Ph.D, will focus on how to reduce risk in the product development process through the use of validated fluid path solutions. Dr Mokuolu’s presentation is part of the eventProcess analytical technology - Bio-chemical processes II....
Cresset, innovative provider of outstanding software for molecular discovery, is pleased to announce the scientific program for its User Group Meeting on 21st – 22nd June in Cambridge, UK. Leading chemists from industry and academia will present scientific case studies and insights into how computational chemistry has helped transform their research...
Funding will enable company to conduct research program on collaborative large scale three-dimensional data management for biomolecules. Discngine, a software company specialized in developing applications for life sciences research, announces that it has received funding of €600,000 ($743K) from Bpifrance....
International multi-site collaboration hub will implement new clinical imaging tools and deliver several projects per year with enhanced speed and throughput. The European Infrastructure for Translational Medicine (EATRIS) has formed a collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to deliver a clinical and scientific expert network for the development and application of innovative imaging methods for inflammatory diseases....
Innovations at ACHEMA 2018 • Hall 4.1 • Booth J49 | FRITSCH is an internationally respected manufacturer of application-oriented laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing. This year FRITSCH also got something new to discover. Convince yourself and experience the FRITSCH innovations live during ACHEMA 2018 • Hall 4.1 • Booth J49....
SYGNIS AG has announced the completion of the acquisition of TGR Biosciences (TGR), the Australian research reagents company. TGR and its highly complementary technologies and products along with its strong customer base will significantly contribute to the overall performance of the SYGNIS Group. SYGNIS is currently assessing the impact the acquisition will have on its previous 2018 full year financial guidance and will announce this as soon as this...
With 3,737 exhibitors from 55 countries, ACHEMA has opened today in Frankfurt. The most important event of the process industry worldwide shows equipment and processes for the chemical, pharma and food industry. Over the next 5 days, the organizers expect around 170,000 participants from all over the world....
Testa Analytical Solutions e.K (Berlin, Germany) is taking the opportunity at ACHEMA 2018 to demonstrate its expertise in characterisation technologies for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers and research groups. ACHEMA is the leading chemical and process engineering exhibition that creates a forum for the exchange of ideas and new technology. Testa Analytical product specialists will be on hand in Hall 4.1, Stand K74 to discuss their...
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has received a boost this week with the news that the Scottish Government’s new Chief Scientific Advisor Marine has chosen to be based at the university’s School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences. Professor Colin Moffat, a marine scientist and researcher, has recently been appointed as Chief Scientific Advisor Marine to the Scottish Government...
New research from Northumbria University has revealed that metal-related pollution began in the Balkans more than 500 years before it appeared in western Europe, and persisted throughout the Dark Ages and Medieval Period, meaning the region played a far bigger role in mineral exploitation than previously believed. The study provides a new perspective on both the timing...
Join scientists from around the world at the must-attend conference of the year where you will gain information that will help you identify solutions to practical problems in all areas of preparative and process chromatography....
On Wednesday 23rd May 2018, over 1200 scientists, technicians, speakers and exhibitors descended on the East Midlands Conference Centre at the University of Nottingham for the fifth Scientific Laboratory Show and Conference. Organised by Scientific Laboratory Supplies (SLS), the day brought together delegates from across the community, offering opportunities to meet like-minded people, learn new things and discover the very best scientific technology and equipment for the laboratory....
Researchers have demonstrated novel parasite behaviour which offers a potential new target for malaria diagnosis and intervention. Malaria, a blood borne disease caused by single cell parasites, remains a major global public health issue with millions of cases, and nearly half a million deaths every year. The new discovery in the parasite’s biology is revealed across a set of three studies led by the University of Glasgow’s Wellcome Centre for Molecular Parasitology...
Further growth expected with announcement of new distributor in Bulgaria. Cherwell Laboratories, manufacturer of Redipor® prepared microbiological media, announced a 21% increase in Redipor sales to its distributors during its 2017/18 financial year. Cherwell’s continuing growth in export sales, largely across Europe, can be attributed to renewed strategic focus on overseas markets...
At the most important trade show for the process industry, more than 3,700 exhibitors from 55 countries showcased the latest equipment and innovative processes for the chemical, pharma and food industry. Whether in the classic process technology hall, the pump exhibition or in the plant engineering section, many stands were so crowded that visitors had to take some time to pass through the halls...
JPK Instruments reports on the research of Professor Guillaume Charras of the London Centre for Nanotechnology where he is applying AFM to understand the fundamental mechanical properties of cells and tissues. Professor Guillaume Charras leads a research group at the London Centre for Nanotechnology. Their overall goal is to understand fundamental mechanical properties of cells and tissues...
Sustained production of Affimer drugs by muscle tissue in vivo could lead to major patient and commercial benefits. Avacta Group plc, the developer of Affimer® biotherapeutics and reagents, is pleased to announce that its research collaboration with FIT Biotech Oy (FITBIO:FN Finland) has successfully completed a proof-of-concept study...
Uniqsis reports how the Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu (Estonia) has selected a FlowSyn™ continuous flow reactor with Flow-UV™ detector to assist them in development of novel nanomaterials for use in next generation applications. The material science research group of Dr Aile Tamm evaluated different technological approaches to synthesise nanomaterials before investing in the Uniqsis FlowSyn system...
The Ralph N. Adams Award in bioanalytical Chemistry will be presented at Pittcon 2019 and includes a cash award and travel expenses. The award recognizes significant contributions to the field of bio-analytical chemistry, broadly defined. The recipient will have introduced a significant technique, theory, instrument or application important to the life sciences, and provided an exceptional environment to educate bio-analytical chemists...
Focus on the latest microscopy techniques and a wide range of applications. This year, ZEISS hosted the Day of Microscopy at the ZEISS Forum and ZEISS Microscopy Customer Center Europe in Oberkochen, Germany on May 16 and 17. International guests from research, science, and industry benefited from a varied program of lectures, workshops and discussions that gave insights...
A presentation to be delivered at ACHEMA 2018 by the
Cresset, innovative provider of outstanding software for molecular discovery, is pleased to announce the scientific program for its User Group Meeting on 21st – 22nd June in Cambridge, UK. Leading chemists from industry and academia will present scientific case studies and insights into how computational chemistry has helped transform their research...
Funding will enable company to conduct research program on collaborative large scale three-dimensional data management for biomolecules. Discngine, a software company specialized in developing applications for life sciences research, announces that it has received funding of €600,000 ($743K) from Bpifrance....
International multi-site collaboration hub will implement new clinical imaging tools and deliver several projects per year with enhanced speed and throughput. 
Innovations at ACHEMA 2018 • Hall 4.1 • Booth J49 | FRITSCH is an internationally respected manufacturer of application-oriented laboratory instruments for sample preparation and particle sizing. This year FRITSCH also got something new to discover. Convince yourself and experience the FRITSCH innovations live during ACHEMA 2018 • Hall 4.1 • Booth J49....
SYGNIS AG has announced the completion of the acquisition of TGR Biosciences (TGR), the Australian research reagents company. TGR and its highly complementary technologies and products along with its strong customer base will significantly contribute to the overall performance of the SYGNIS Group. SYGNIS is currently assessing the impact the acquisition will have on its previous 2018 full year financial guidance and will announce this as soon as this...
With 3,737 exhibitors from 55 countries, ACHEMA has opened today in Frankfurt. The most important event of the process industry worldwide shows equipment and processes for the chemical, pharma and food industry. Over the next 5 days, the organizers expect around 170,000 participants from all over the world....
Testa Analytical Solutions e.K (Berlin, Germany) is taking the opportunity at ACHEMA 2018 to demonstrate its expertise in characterisation technologies for chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers and research groups. ACHEMA is the leading chemical and process engineering exhibition that creates a forum for the exchange of ideas and new technology. Testa Analytical product specialists will be on hand in Hall 4.1, Stand K74 to discuss their...