Cresset, innovative provider of software and contract research services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce that Cancer Therapeutics CRC (CTx), a collaborative partnership of leading research institutes, universities and biotechnology companies in Australia, has licensed the virtual screening software Blaze for cancer research.
Blaze will be used to run virtual screening projects to translate Australia’s innovative research discoveries into new cancer drugs. “Cresset’s Blaze virtual screening platform was the obvious choice for us as it has a proven track record,” says Warwick Tong, Chief Executive Officer at CTx. “With access to a super computer at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) we now have the capability to run virtual...
Access to a section of the platform will be enabled via a new mobile app at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference, Baltimore, Maryland.
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading genome analytics company, is developing algorithms, curated data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human traits and diseases. Genomics is allowing delegates at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference to access part of its genetic association platform via a new mobile app weSNP, for Android, iPhone and iPad devices...
Genomics’ proprietary statistical analysis tools and integrated multi-phenotype database will be used to inform Biogen’s drug research and development processes
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading analysis company developing algorithms, data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human disease, today announced that it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Biogen. The collaboration aims to refine drug target selection through the use of sophisticated analysis of human genetic data. Under the terms of the agreement Biogen...
GENALICE has announced the global launch date of Population Calling, a new analysis module and part of their GENALICE MAP Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Data Analysis Suite.
In a LIVE webinar event scheduled in two weeks from today, on October 8, the company will reveal the unique capabilities to improve individual patient results and discover disease specific DNA changes at significantly reduced cost and time to result. Hans Karten, CEO/CTO of GENALICE explains: “Single sample variant detection is the standard approach to determine DNA changes in an individual patient that may be related to disease. Population...
New translational science company DEXSTR announces seed funding and presents innovative data management tool Inquiro at Pharmaceutical IT Congress
One year after it was created, DEXSTR, a start-up in the field of data management for Life sciences, is among the lead sponsors of the 13th Annual Pharmaceutical IT Congress in London, where it will be presenting Inquiro, the company’s unique solution to manage scientific data. DEXSTR has also announced the backing of IT-Translation, an investor in digital technology start-ups, which is investing €300,000 in this promising young company based in France...
FLIR Systems announces that the latest version of its Research IR software - ResearchIR Max version 4.2 gives users direct access to their MATLAB scripts within the software program for the first time.
This new capability allows users to access their customized MatLab® scripts directly in ResearchIR for specially-tailored thermal image analysis and processing tasks. Many useful MatLab functions can now be directly accessed from within ResearchIR. Combining FLIR thermal and other cameras with MATLAB provides you with a flexible environment to explore algorithms for multi-sensor systems. To demonstrate the powerful utility of this new capability...
An extensive range of new charting capabilities has been added to the Matrix Gemini Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) from Autoscribe Informatics.
A comprehensive range of generic charts has been added to help with reporting and QC, together with enhancements to SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gantt and DB Gantt chart control. The new comprehensive charting function provides a wide choice of chart displays. These include: line, bar, area, pie, funnel, doughnut, radar, bubble, stock, histogram and XY scatter charts. Two sets of X, Y values can be independently configured and displayed on...
Investment will accelerate development of DESKGEN genome editing software platform
Desktop Genetics Ltd (“DTG” or “the Company”), a UK bioinformatics company aiming to revolutionize the way genetic researchers work, announced today that it has secured an investment of £1.37M GBP ($2.15M USD) from a syndicate of VCs and angel investors, including IQ Capital Partners, London Business Angels, the London Co-Investment Fund, Dr Jonathan Milner (Deputy Chairman and Founder of Abcam plc), Dr Martin Murphy (CEO of Syncona Partners LLP) and Dr Darrin M Disley (CEO of Horizon Discovery Group plc). This latest round of investment will enable Desktop Genetics to
Lonza has launched its Hematopoietic and Immune Cells Knowledge Center, an online knowledge and education resource for scientists working in the field of hematopoietic research.
The new portal has been specifically designed to help researchers stay up to date with this rapidly evolving area by providing concise but insightful summaries of important papers and by commenting on continued developments through bespoke review articles. Although the portal has only recently been launched, it already includes a host of valuable content. This content includes educational articles, such as a review of the function and differentiation...
Quotient Clinical, the Translational Pharmaceutics® company, has expanded its data sciences services in response to increasing customer demand, doubling the footprint of its facilities in Edinburgh and Nottingham, as well as increasing its specialist headcount and appointing a new Vice President.
Data sciences is an integral part of the company’s service, delivering real-time data to customers for review and interpretation, enabling crucial dosing decisions to be made during the course of a study. Greg Johnson, the new Vice President of Data Sciences, joined Quotient in March 2015 and has over 25 years’ industry experience of directing biometrics and data sciences in large contract research organizations. Mark Egerton, CEO of Quotient Clinical said...
Microsaic Miniaturised Mass Spectrometry Instruments Now Compatible with the Clarity Chromatography Control Platform
Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the high technology company developing the next generation of miniaturised mass spectrometry (MS) instruments, is pleased to announce that its product range is now compatible with Clarity Chromatography Software, the advanced Chromatography Data Station developed by Data Apex.
Synbiosis,a long-established, expert manufacturer of automated microbiological systems, today announced the availability of its next generation Chromogenic ID software module for the ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 colony counters.
This powerful, new software successfully analyses chromogenic agars from major media supplier, E & O Laboratories and means microbiologists can use ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 systems to quickly and simply identify and count pathogens cultured on chromogenic plates from E & O Laboratories and CHROMagar. The new Chromogenic ID software module, ensures that the ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 systems can, in seconds, precisely identify, and at the same time count any bacteria...
Tecan has launched the next wave of innovation for the Fluent™ laboratory automation solution*, introducing a number of new hardware and software options that enable a much wider range of applications.
With the addition of a new air displacement Flexible Channel Arm, Fluent now offers the choice between two pipetting technologies for high definition liquid handling, unmatched precision and greater accuracy. These updates build on the success of the Fluent cell-based assay and compound management workstations, further simplifying key processes and increasing productivity in the lab, as well as being ideally suited to high throughput genomics applications.
Read MorePhoton Control Launches a First of its Kind Custom Spectrometer Builder Web App to MarketAug 24, 2015
Photon Control Inc. ("Photon Control") (TSX-V: PHO), a leading developer of precision measurement solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of the Photon Control Custom Spectrometer Builder for the SPM-002 line of spectrometers.
The Photon Control Custom Spectrometer Builder is a specialized web tool, that will help our distributors and customers make an informed spectrometer purchasing decision in 7 simple steps. The Custom Spectrometer Builder was inspired by the market feedback we received, that there was no easy tool to assist with visualizing the performance trade-offs inherent when building a custom spectrometer. The Custom Spectrometer Builder was created from...
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries, have announced the launch of a refreshed website. Designed to make it even easier for customers to find relevant product information, expert advice and technical information; the updated and fully responsive website also provides access to example product applications, testimonials and industry news via tablets and smartphones...
Cresset, innovative provider of software and services for small molecule discovery and design, announces the release of the new Spark CSD Fragment Database derived from the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre’s (CCDC) Cambridge Structural Database (CSD).
“Spark replaces fragments of molecules with biologically equivalent alternatives,” explains Dr Robert Scoffin at Cresset. “It is ideal for scaffold hopping, moving to clear IP, replacing R-groups and growing or linking fragments. This new database of fragments from the CSD means that Spark’s results contain chemical replacements that have experimentally validated chemistry and known conformations. This gives them a higher chance of a smooth...
PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, today launched the next generation of its Perceptive MyTrials® platform with advanced analytics capabilities.
With the Perceptive MyTrials Analytics solution, clinical trial sponsors can now use a mobile-enabled, single entry-point to access predictive data analytics for multiple studies simultaneously. The solution offers real-time and aggregated analytics allowing sponsors and PAREXEL® clinical research professionals to detect key signals and trends. The Perceptive MyTrials Analytics solution also offers cross-sponsor viewing options for clients who...
Today, molecular genetics Ag Biotech company KeyGene and biomedical big data solutions company GENALICE, jointly mark the significant mutual benefits of their first two years of partnerships, running GENALICE MAP in full production as their preferred tool for primary Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
The AgBio challenge
KeyGene supports its customers and partners with cutting edge breeding technologies and plant trait platforms. For many important agronomical crops, KeyGene has elucidated their highly complex genomes. With its in-house MultiVariome Analysis Platform for the processing of high volume resequencing data, and...
Veolia launches Vision - a smarter water management customer portal
Veolia Water Technologies has built an unsurpassed reputation as the No 1 service provider for water treatment systems in the UK. With the largest number of highly trained, field based technicians of any water treatment company, Veolia has the most comprehensive national coverage and fastest response time in the industry. To meet a rapidly growing demand from industry for new ways to manage their water treatment systems, Veolia has launched its new customer portal...
Students taking the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science at Berkshire College of Agriculture (BCA) were given an insight into the practicalities of laboratory sample handling, tracking and management recently through a presentation by John Boother, Managing Director of Autoscribe Ltd.
Autoscribe, based in nearby Riseley in Berkshire, is a leading software provider specialising in database management applications including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Quality Management Systems. The presentation, entitled ‘What is a LIMS?’ was designed to complement BCA’s learners' unit on ‘working within the science industry’. The typical workflow in a laboratory was introduced, with detail...
Simulation software BioSC® PredictTM enables instant switch from batch to continuous modes
Novasep, a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life science industries, today announces the launch of BioSC® Lab, the next-generation low pressure chromatography equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. With BioSC Lab, scientists can purify a few grams of proteins per day either in continuous, batch or even parallel batch modes. Its simulation software BioSC Predict frees the process developer to set the most efficient...
Cresset, innovative provider of software and services for small molecule discovery and design, is pleased to announce that they will be distributing COSMOlogic software in North America alongside the existing Cresset software range.
The COSMOlogic software provides in-depth analysis of fluid property and is very widely used in synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering. Cresset software focuses on the properties of small molecules and is widely used in synthetic chemistry and pharmaceutical discovery. Together, the two software ranges offer solutions across all aspects of chemical research, from discovery to scale-up and into product manufacturing. “We are delighted to be representing COSMOlogic in...
Blaze will be used to run virtual screening projects to translate Australia’s innovative research discoveries into new cancer drugs. “Cresset’s Blaze virtual screening platform was the obvious choice for us as it has a proven track record,” says Warwick Tong, Chief Executive Officer at CTx. “With access to a super computer at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) we now have the capability to run virtual...
Genomics plc (“Genomics”), a leading genome analytics company, is developing algorithms, curated data resources, and software solutions to uncover the relationships between genetic variation and human traits and diseases. Genomics is allowing delegates at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2015 conference to access part of its genetic association platform via a new mobile app weSNP, for Android, iPhone and iPad devices...
In a LIVE webinar event scheduled in two weeks from today, on October 8, the company will reveal the unique capabilities to improve individual patient results and discover disease specific DNA changes at significantly reduced cost and time to result. Hans Karten, CEO/CTO of GENALICE explains: “Single sample variant detection is the standard approach to determine DNA changes in an individual patient that may be related to disease. Population...
One year after it was created, DEXSTR, a start-up in the field of data management for Life sciences, is among the lead sponsors of the 13th Annual Pharmaceutical IT Congress in London, where it will be presenting Inquiro, the company’s unique solution to manage scientific data. DEXSTR has also announced the backing of IT-Translation, an investor in digital technology start-ups, which is investing €300,000 in this promising young company based in France...
This new capability allows users to access their customized MatLab® scripts directly in ResearchIR for specially-tailored thermal image analysis and processing tasks. Many useful MatLab functions can now be directly accessed from within ResearchIR. Combining FLIR thermal and other cameras with MATLAB provides you with a flexible environment to explore algorithms for multi-sensor systems. To demonstrate the powerful utility of this new capability...
A comprehensive range of generic charts has been added to help with reporting and QC, together with enhancements to SPC (Statistical Process Control), Gantt and DB Gantt chart control. The new comprehensive charting function provides a wide choice of chart displays. These include: line, bar, area, pie, funnel, doughnut, radar, bubble, stock, histogram and XY scatter charts. Two sets of X, Y values can be independently configured and displayed on...
Desktop Genetics Ltd (“DTG” or “the Company”), a UK bioinformatics company aiming to revolutionize the way genetic researchers work, announced today that it has secured an investment of £1.37M GBP ($2.15M USD) from a syndicate of VCs and angel investors, including IQ Capital Partners, London Business Angels, the London Co-Investment Fund, Dr Jonathan Milner (Deputy Chairman and Founder of Abcam plc), Dr Martin Murphy (CEO of Syncona Partners LLP) and Dr Darrin M Disley (CEO of Horizon Discovery Group plc). This latest round of investment will enable Desktop Genetics to
The new portal has been specifically designed to help researchers stay up to date with this rapidly evolving area by providing concise but insightful summaries of important papers and by commenting on continued developments through bespoke review articles. Although the portal has only recently been launched, it already includes a host of valuable content. This content includes educational articles, such as a review of the function and differentiation...
Data sciences is an integral part of the company’s service, delivering real-time data to customers for review and interpretation, enabling crucial dosing decisions to be made during the course of a study. Greg Johnson, the new Vice President of Data Sciences, joined Quotient in March 2015 and has over 25 years’ industry experience of directing biometrics and data sciences in large contract research organizations. Mark Egerton, CEO of Quotient Clinical said...
Microsaic Systems plc (AIM: MSYS), the high technology company developing the next generation of miniaturised mass spectrometry (MS) instruments, is pleased to announce that its product range is now compatible with Clarity Chromatography Software, the advanced Chromatography Data Station developed by Data Apex.
This powerful, new software successfully analyses chromogenic agars from major media supplier, E & O Laboratories and means microbiologists can use ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 systems to quickly and simply identify and count pathogens cultured on chromogenic plates from E & O Laboratories and CHROMagar. The new Chromogenic ID software module, ensures that the ProtoCOL 3 and Protos 3 systems can, in seconds, precisely identify, and at the same time count any bacteria...
The Photon Control Custom Spectrometer Builder is a specialized web tool, that will help our distributors and customers make an informed spectrometer purchasing decision in 7 simple steps. The Custom Spectrometer Builder was inspired by the market feedback we received, that there was no easy tool to assist with visualizing the performance trade-offs inherent when building a custom spectrometer. The Custom Spectrometer Builder was created from...
Cherwell Laboratories, specialists in cleanroom microbiology solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries, have announced the launch of a refreshed website. Designed to make it even easier for customers to find relevant product information, expert advice and technical information; the updated and fully responsive website also provides access to example product applications, testimonials and industry news via tablets and smartphones...
“Spark replaces fragments of molecules with biologically equivalent alternatives,” explains Dr Robert Scoffin at Cresset. “It is ideal for scaffold hopping, moving to clear IP, replacing R-groups and growing or linking fragments. This new database of fragments from the CSD means that Spark’s results contain chemical replacements that have experimentally validated chemistry and known conformations. This gives them a higher chance of a smooth...
With the Perceptive MyTrials Analytics solution, clinical trial sponsors can now use a mobile-enabled, single entry-point to access predictive data analytics for multiple studies simultaneously. The solution offers real-time and aggregated analytics allowing sponsors and PAREXEL® clinical research professionals to detect key signals and trends. The Perceptive MyTrials Analytics solution also offers cross-sponsor viewing options for clients who...
Veolia Water Technologies has built an unsurpassed reputation as the No 1 service provider for water treatment systems in the UK. With the largest number of highly trained, field based technicians of any water treatment company, Veolia has the most comprehensive national coverage and fastest response time in the industry. To meet a rapidly growing demand from industry for new ways to manage their water treatment systems, Veolia has launched its new customer portal...
Autoscribe, based in nearby Riseley in Berkshire, is a leading software provider specialising in database management applications including Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Quality Management Systems. The presentation, entitled ‘What is a LIMS?’ was designed to complement BCA’s learners' unit on ‘working within the science industry’. The typical workflow in a laboratory was introduced, with detail...
Novasep, a leading supplier of manufacturing solutions to the life science industries, today announces the launch of BioSC® Lab, the next-generation low pressure chromatography equipment for the biopharmaceutical industry. With BioSC Lab, scientists can purify a few grams of proteins per day either in continuous, batch or even parallel batch modes. Its simulation software BioSC Predict frees the process developer to set the most efficient...