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Astoriom appoints Ryan Smith as Global Head of Sales
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Key appointment to support company in scaling biorepository and stability storage operations
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Bionow's Owain Walsh cycling from London to Bruges from 8th-10th May in aid of Action Medical Research
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Bionow's Owain Walsh is cycling from London to Bruges* from 8th-10th May in aid of Action Medical Research and supported by Bionow member Appleyard Lees IP LLP!
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Continuous Biomanufacturing: An emerging technology for new biopharmaceutical modalities
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Growing pharmaceutical modalities and emerging manufacturing technologies are key themes of Bionow’s 2025 Pharma Manufacturing Conference. This is a critical conversation in biomanufacturing.
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North West Thrives as Startup Powerhouse
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The North West continues to prove a hub for innovation and enterprise, with new data finding that 33,000 new businesses were launched in the region throughout 2023.
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Use it or Lose it: A reminder to the holders of Comparable Registrations
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Brexit brought changes, and if you're one of the many who now hold a 'Comparable UK Trade Mark' derived from an EU registration, you need to be aware of a crucial upcoming shift. From 2026, maintaining and enforcing these valuable UK rights hinges on actual use within the UK. Forget relying solely on past EU activity – the clock is ticking to ensure your brand is actively present in the UK market.
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Liverpool named University of the Year at Educate North Awards
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The University of Liverpool has been awarded the prestigious title of University of the Year at the Educate North Awards
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25 years of Guardtech: Q&A with Projects Director Conor Barwise
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‘Mr. Guardtech’ on how he helped lead Guardtech Cleanrooms in a new direction to become a leading light in UK controlled environment construction
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Boyds expands US regulatory affairs team with new hire
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Leading global drug development consultancy Boyds has strengthened its team with the appointment of senior regulatory affairs professional Kelsey Lenoch.
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Cancer Research Horizons partners with Histofy to develop AI-based tools for the personalised treatment of colorectal cancer
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Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK, has announced a collaboration with Histofy, a leader in AI-driven histopathology solutions, to develop tools that predict how colorectal cancer patients respond to different treatment options using the multi-modal S:CORT dataset.
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Source BioScience acquires Cambridge Clinical Laboratories
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Source BioScience acquires Cambridge Clinical Laboratories
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Jetbio: Advancing 3D Bioprinting for Drug Discovery and Regenerative Medicine.
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Jetbio is a pioneering 3D bioprinting startup whose innovative approach promises to enhance the preclinical screening process, reduce dependency on animal testing, lower costs, and accelerate research timelines.
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Showcasing industry-academic collaboration at Yorkshire Bio-Partnering 2025
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There was a real buzz back at the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford for the 4th annual Yorkshire Bio-Partnering conference, an event Bionow hosts in partnership with the University of Bradford.
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Spotlight on Northern Life Sciences in City AM
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Bionow are delighted to have catalysed this “Northern Life Sciences” supplement in City AM, a leading title for business, financial and economic news with a daily readership in excess of 210,000 professionals and an online presence with 5.2 million monthly page views.
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Accelerate Small Molecule Development with Smart Formulation & Funding Strategies
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Join Catalent in London to learn smart formulation, API-sparing strategies, and how to secure funding for small molecule development. Ideal for emerging pharma startups seeking to accelerate clinical entry and deliver innovative medicines to patients faster.
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University of Liverpool launches digital bioresource to tackle rare eye cancers
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This week the University of Liverpool launched the Eye Cancer Artificial Intelligence Digital Bioresource (EYE-CAN-AID), an initiative to improve early detection of rare eye cancers.
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Empowering Women in Biotech: innovation, inspiration and inclusion
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Bionow’s increasingly popular Empowering Women in Biotech event returned for 2025 at Waters Corporation’s Wilmslow office, where 116 attendees met for a day of sharing stories, discussion and networking.
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Biotech Investment Opportunities: Spotlight on CrystecPharma and AMLo Biosciences
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On 26th March, Bionow's Investment Showcase webinar series returned with innovative technologies from member companies CrystecPharma and AMLo Biosciences.
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New research will examine the use of welfare reform to tackle health inequalities
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As debate over changes to Britain’s welfare system continues to dominate the news, members of a multidisciplinary team of researchers are beginning a two-year study to examine the case for transformative welfare policy and the impact on public health outcomes.
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Arrow Innovation Programme Extended
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Arrow links businesses with knowledge and research to help foster success in our region. An Arrow project is your gateway to the wealth of knowledge at four world-class universities, Durham University, Newcastle University, Northumbria University and the University of Sunderland.
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How to overcome the challenges of constructing a new cleanroom in an old facility
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UK-based contamination control experts the Guardtech Group have a long history of turning tired, old premises into stunning new homes for a wide range of applications
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Citylabs 4.0 officially opens, further strengthening Manchester’s life sciences ecosystem
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Citylabs 4.0, the newest phase of Manchester’s world-leading health innovation campus, has officially opened its doors, further strengthening the city’s reputation as a major centre for life sciences, precision medicine and health innovation.
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Building your team doesn't have to be expensive and time consuming.
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The fastest, most affordable way to find scientific talent.
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Addressing Treatment Gaps in Rare Cancers
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The DETERMINE trial, led by Dr. Matthew Krebs at the University of Manchester, is the UK's first precision medicine study focused on rare cancers. It tests existing cancer drugs on tumors with specific genetic mutations, regardless of the cancer's location.
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Proteintech Unveils Next-Gen 3D Epitope Mapping to Accelerate Life Science Research
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Proteintech is enhancing its antibody product information with 3D Epitope Mapping, providing detailed visualizations of antibody binding sites to improve selection accuracy.
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Cancer Research Horizons launches the Cancer Impact Club to raise £5m
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Cancer Research Horizons launches the Cancer Impact Club, a community of business builders whose philanthropy, expertise and networks will help shape the future of cancer treatment.
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Regional Talent Engines 2025
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Pre-accelerator programme for early-stage founders in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales
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UK’s Industrial Strategy: Life sciences sector needs better access to funding, talent and markets
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Ahead of the long-awaited Industrial Strategy for life sciences, RSM UK calls on the government to address challenges around capital, talent and access to markets if the UK’s life sciences sector is to become an industry leader on the global stage.
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ApconiX Welcomes Dr Olga King
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ApconiX is delighted to welcome Dr Olga King who is joining the Project Toxicology team and will be working with Dr Richard Knight.
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The top 10 challenges facing laboratories today
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Navigating the laboratory automation landscape
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Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO): The Hidden Advantage in High-Performance Hiring! Whether project growth, business as usual hiring or transformation
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Choosing the Right RPO Partner: Your Guide to Smarter Recruitment

Finding and retaining top talent is tougher than ever. With skills shortages, shifting workforce demands, and rising competition, many organisations are turning to Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to stay ahead. But how do you choose the right partner?

Our expert guide walks you through the key factors to consider. It will help you engage an RPO provider that truly meets your needs and will deliver long-term return on investment.
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