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Secerna Expands Life Sciences Team with the Addition of Trainee Patent Attorney
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Secerna LLP is delighted to introduce Ella Hudson as the newest member of our team. Ella specialises in intellectual property within the realm of life sciences, bringing her expertise to serve our global clientele.
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Industry partners wanted for UKRI submission with University of Manchester academic in phage therapeutic research
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We are currently looking for industrial co-applicants to collaborate on the innovative and rapidly evolving field of phage therapeutics (see below for details) and the lead applicant is Dr Will Smith.
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ApconiX Welcomes Lindsey Talecki
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ApconiX is delighted to welcome Lindsey Talecki who is joining the Safety Science team as a Principal Scientist and will be working with Dr James Sidaway to conduct Acuity Target Safety Assessments (TSAs) and to further enhance ApconiX’s investigative toxicology function.
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Manchester Met degree apprenticeship becomes first accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
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The Royal Society of Biology’s decision further solidifies Manchester Met’s reputation as a leader in educational excellence and innovation within the life sciences industry.
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100% online Masters in Genomic Medicine with Data Science
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Informed by industry experts and designed by Leeds' leading academics, this online Masters in Genomic Medicine with Data Science has been developed to upskill and support your career progression.
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Atelerix - New Mini Case Study - ImmuOne
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The case study demonstrates the successful use of Atelerix's WellReady™ technology to preserve and transport fragile ImmuPHAGE™ cells at room temperature, maintaining their viability and normal macrophage morphology​.
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Teesside University: Protect your business with free cyber security training
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Teesside University has secured funding to offer this free 8 week course on cyber securing skills.
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6 Things You Need to Know to Prepare an R&D Tax Claim
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Fortus share the 6 key steps to ensure your claim is accurate, compliant, and maximises the benefit for your business
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The University of Manchester partners in £8.2 million initiative to accelerate diagnostic innovation
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Professor Alan Dickson from the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) will Co-Lead the Centre for Advanced Diagnostics Development and Application (CADDA), a new collaborative project.
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Secerna Strengthens Team with Addition of Trade Mark Attorney
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Secerna is excited to announce the addition of Sam Turton to its team as a Trade Mark Attorney. Sam brings a wealth of expertise to the firm providing comprehensive trade mark support.
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Turning Nuclear Waste into Breakthrough Cancer Treatments
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Funding awarded by UKRI to explore sustainable manufacturing of new targeted radiotherapy treatments that could improve patient outcomes
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Mitigo's response to the Governments proposed ban on ransomware payments
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These proposals are a well intentioned attempt to tackle the rising frequency, cost and disruption to organisations of all shapes and sizes across the UK as a result of ransomware attacks by organised criminals, many of which are based in Russia. They follow on from the Government's draft Code of Practice on cyber security governance.
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What are the dominant trends in UK Life Sciences during 2025: funding, collaboration and AI adoption
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RSM UK’s co-leads of life sciences, Laragh Jeanroy and Graham Bond, highlight three key themes dominating the sector in 2025, including the investment and funding outlook, increased partnering and collaboration as a route to growth, and the adoption of AI with the associated need for data security.
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Win a Star Trek shirt signed by William Shatner with Mesenbio and donate to a charitable cause!
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Mesenbio are raising money for Versus Arthritis - an incredible charity raising awareness and funding vital research into arthritic conditions.
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Innovation at MFT: Meet the Team and Collaborate
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On Tuesday 10 September 2024, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MFT) Innovation Team brought together colleagues from across the NHS, academia and industry – including current partners and potential collaborators to showcase our innovation offer at MFT.
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Submit your news during JP Morgan week!
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Planning to share news during JPM week? Submit it using the link to have it featured on the BIA's #JPM2025 news roundup, bringing together UK headlines from the week in one convenient place.
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From the Beatles to biologics – how Liverpool became a life science hotspot
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Geoff Davison, CEO of Bionow, and Bionow members in Liverpool, give their insights in a deep dive article on how the city became a life science hotspot in the Guardian’s Observer edition on Sunday.
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Biotech Investment Opportunities: Spotlight on NanOptima and ClotProtect
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On 9th January, Bionow's Investment Showcase Webinar returned with innovative technologies from member companies NanOptima and ClotProtect. Both companies, supported by world-class teams with expertise in global pharma and investment, presented their compelling projects to a virtual audience of investors, seeking funding to advance their initiatives.
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ApconiX Welcomes Sophia Tomlinson
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ApconiX is delighted to welcome Sophia Tomlinson who joins the ion channel laboratory team as an industry placement student and will be working with Dr Michael Morton and Dr Kimberly Rockley for the next 12 months.
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Cancer Research Horizons opens nominations for its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards 2025
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Cancer Research Horizons opens nominations for its Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards 2025, which celebrate the UK’s most enterprising efforts in oncology by recognising the researchers and entrepreneurs who are making strides towards translating their innovations into effective treatments and diagnostics for the benefit of patients affected by cancer.
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Guardtech’s ‘full life cycle’ approach offering cleanroom facility protection from start to finish
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Suffolk-based contamination control specialists’ holistic cleanroom installation programmes boast comprehensive maintenance and decontamination aftercare packages
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Medicines Discovery Catapult Strengthens Senior Leadership Team with Two Executive Appointments
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Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC), a national Life Sciences service dedicated to driving productivity and impact in drug R&D, has strengthened its Executive team with the appointment of a Chief Commercial Officer and its first Managing Director.
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ApconiX Welcomes Dr Louisa Zolkiewski
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ApconiX is delighted to welcome Dr Louisa Zolkiewski who is joining the ion channel laboratory team and will be working with Kimberly Rockley as a postdoctoral researcher using the Axion Biosystems multielectrode array (MEA) system.
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South Yorkshire Innovation Programme
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The South Yorkshire Innovation Programme (SYIP) is designed to help organisations from across the region to innovate and grow.
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ApconiX Welcomes Dr Katie Newman
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ApconiX is delighted to welcome Dr Katie Newman who is joining the ion channel laboratory team and will be working with Dr Kimberly Rockley on our work around seizure liability.
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Unlock the Potential of EBSCO's CINAHL Ultimate
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Introducing EBSCO's CINAHL Ultimate to fellow Bionow members
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150 Years of Innovation
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Shimadzu Corporation, a pioneer in scientific instrumentation and technology, is proud to announce the celebration of its 150th anniversary. Founded in Kyoto on March 31, 1875, Shimadzu has been at the forefront of innovation and excellence in science and technology for over a century and a half. To commemorate this significant milestone, Shimadzu UK has launched a special monthly quiz, inviting everyone to join in the celebration.
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How Digital Marketing for Life Sciences Delivers Greater Impact Than In-Person Events
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Conferences remain vital for networking and learning in the life sciences, healthcare, and biotech sectors. However, their financial, logistical, and environmental drawbacks are increasingly apparent. Especially as budgets and investments are ever more challenging.
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Swan Analytical appoints Pharma sector specialist
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Recognising the importance of the pharmaceutical sector to its UK business, Swan Analytical UK has announced the appointment of Russell Culver as Pharmaceutical Business Development Manager.
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Centauri Therapeutics awarded £1M grant under new PACE programme to advance immunotherapy platform in anti-infectives
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Centauri Therapeutics Limited (Centauri), an immunotherapy company with a unique and proprietary platform technology applicable across a wide range of therapeutic indications has been awarded a £1M grant by PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy), a pioneering initiative focused on early-stage antimicrobial drug and diagnostic discovery.
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