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Collaboration and partnership with industry plays a key role in helping researchers and clinicians develop successful new tests and treatments for patients.

In this series, we are shining a Spotlight On the range and impact of the cutting-edge research here at the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Manchester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC). Here we focus on the Innovation and Partnerships Team.

A new partnership has been established between Tebubio, a leading distributor of life science research reagents and services, and Apricell, an innovative company specializing in 3D cell culture technologies. This collaboration aims to broaden access to cutting-edge tools that support researchers working on 3D culture and organoid-based projects across Europe.

Are you ready for the HR changes coming in 2026?
Small and medium-sized business owners are being encouraged to prepare for upcoming HR and employment law changes expected in 2026.

Medicines Discovery Catapult helps UK scientists deploy more predictive models of human disease and reshape drug discovery

SMi Systems, a leading innovator in single-molecule detection for drug discovery and diagnostics, announces the appointment of Ron Andrews, Founder and Managing Partner of Bethesda Group Advisors, to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.

The Suffolk-based design & build experts are providing an 11-bay portable shipping container laboratory for Oxitec’s malaria-fighting Friendly™ mosquito programme over in Djibouti

Take advantage of Shimadzu's End of Year Sale with unbeatable deals on high-performance Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and Spectroscopy equipment.
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We’re excited to introduce EBSCO's MEDLINE Ultimate to our fellow BioNow members. MEDLINE Ultimate is the most comprehensive version of the renowned MEDLINE database, offering unparalleled access to an extensive collection of biomedical and life sciences journals.

The Suffolk-based controlled environment construction specialists recently launched a new website dedicated to their cleanroom hardware brand which offers a revolutionary customer experience

Many companies working within the Med-Tech and life sciences sectors are tackling global challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, ageing populations and chronic disease management. Addressing these complex issues often requires research that extends beyond the UK's borders

Join Senior Associate Huw Jenkins and European Patent Attorney John Harbottle in Newcastle on Thursday, 13th November, from 5:30 PM.

When your instruments stop, your science does too. That’s why at Providion, we believe support should be simple, fast, and human.

HGF has relocated its office in Leeds to 1 City Square, occupying newly refurbished premises on the building’s fourth floor. The move marks another step forward in the firm’s continued expansion following private equity investment and reflects HGF’s commitment to providing its people with high-quality, modern workplaces that support collaboration and growth.

In the complex world of large technical industries — from life sciences and biotech to sustainable manufacturing — it's easy for internal knowledge to become fragmented. When information lives in spreadsheets, siloed systems, and individual minds, even the most established organisations can lose track of who does what, where, and how.

Compliance isn’t just a regulatory requirement, it’s the backbone of trust, innovation, and sustainable growth. Whether you're a biotech startup preparing for your first clinical trial or a global manufacturer scaling operations, a robust compliance framework is essential to ensure product quality, patient safety, and market access. Life sciences organisations must navigate a complex and evolving landscape of global standards, GxP, ISO 13485, ISO 27001, Data Integrity, 21 CFR Part 11, GDPR, and more. For startups, this can be overwhelming, for larger firms, maintaining compliance across diverse systems and geographies demands continuous oversight and adaptability.

Hosted by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Professor Anne Barton, Director of Manchester BRC, focuses on why commercialisation, collaboration and co-development in partnership with industry are essential.

Last week, the Teesside business community and local guests came together at Wilton Centre, near Redcar, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic research space, a renowned landmark in Europe’s R&D landscape.

Empowering Women in Biotech by Bionow was back for the second time this year, this time with Ward Hadaway’s Newcastle office playing host to more than 70 delegates and speakers.

A groundbreaking project, led by the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, has brought together four Greater Manchester universities in a joint effort to strengthen research commercialisation across the region.

More than 90 delegates, speakers and exhibitors came together for the first conference in the new BioIgnite event series, which focuses on the achievements of the life sciences industry in the Northwest and unites industry and academia.

On 22 September, Manchester Metropolitan University welcomed 25 new Biological Scientist Degree Apprentices from industries across England. This marks the beginning of their journey to becoming future leaders in the sector.

The University of Manchester’s Electron Microscopy (EM) Platform offers advanced imaging and analysis for a wide range of biological and chemical samples. With flexible access options and expert support, the facility is well-suited to help industry partners solve research and development challenges. For more information, contact Rich Collins (Head of EM Platform) at richard.collins@manchester.ac.uk.

Some of the most transformative innovations in biotech, life sciences, and digital health are born in university labs. Across the North East, world-class research is underway in institutions like Newcastle, Northumbria, Sunderland, Durham, and Teesside Universities, pushing the boundaries of science and medicine.

The intellectual property (IP) landscape for medical devices is characterised by complexity and rapid technological advancement, necessitating a strategic approach that extends far beyond relying on singular protective measures. Secerna LLP Patent Attorney Melvyn Ansell and Trainee Patent Attorney, Ella Hudson recently contributed an insightful guest article to Outlook, the digital publication by Test Labs focused on insights, innovation, and success stories from across the medical device industry. Melvyn and Ella explore the common misconception.

Scitech Engineering Ltd is proud to announce its integration into the French engineering and automation group, Ekium. As part of this strategic move, the company will now operate under the name Scitech–EKIUM.

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Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists the Guardtech Group are set to combine their envelope knowhow with Dry Air’s groundbreaking sealing techniques and HVAC expertise

A CMC worst-case scenario: A recombinant drug candidate expressed in E. coli contained several Host Cell Proteins, including flagellin.