Pistoia Alliance selects Eagle Genomics and Cycle Computing to bolster pharmaceutical R&D...
New York - Eagle Genomics and Cycle Computing announced that they have jointly won a competitive bid by the Pistoia Alliance to support the development of a proof-of-concept (PoC) system to meet the future needs of pharmaceutical R&D IT.
New GHX web shop shows huge potential
Local Cambridge firm, Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) UK Ltd., is pleased to report that just under 6,800 line items to Bunzl Healthcare have been placed through GHX’s new online ordering tool - WebConnect.
Here comes the sun…
New solar cells could increase the maximum efficiency of solar panels by over 25%, according to scientists from the University of Cambridge.
Defeating dementia in Down’s syndrome
A £1m brain-imaging study has just been launched at the University of Cambridge to investigate why people with Down’s syndrome (DS) are at such high risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Topo mapping for Canada added to ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app
Hot on the heels of its USA launch, ViewRanger has added national topographic mapping for Canada to its ViewRanger Outdoors GPS app and My.ViewRanger.com online community for outdoor enthusiasts.
Businesses offered help in accessing training funding
Cambridge Regional College has appointed a new business development manager to help businesses access funding for staff training.
CRFS appoints VP Engineering
CRFS, the fast growing Cambridge developer of RF spectrum management and surveillance systems, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Williamson as VP Engineering. CRFS is doubling revenues year on year and is building its team to support its strong growth.
Blue Chip announces new Intel Atom board
Blue Chip expands industrial computer range with new Intel® Atom™ D525 based COM Express Module from Aaeon.
Most effective vehicle for increasing business revealed
Going for growth will be a key objective for businesses in 2012. New research carried out by KISS Communications questioned over 100 professionals and found that the single most effective vehicle for increasing business will be marketing, according to 37% of respondents.
Salimetrics to exhibit at the European College of Sport Sciences Conference in Bruges
The 17th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Sciences (ECSS) will be held between 4th and 7th July in Bruges, Belgium. To discuss the use of salivary assays in sport, visit Salimetrics on stand 72.
Rise in apprenticeships welcomed by MP
Apprenticeships in Cambridge rose by nearly 50 per cent in the last year with 380 young people benefitting from training programmes.
Research, policy, practice: conservation in the round
Conservation scientists, working in partnership with practitioners and policy makers, are building practical tools for real-world conservation.
Ernst & Young Cambridge are on the move
Ernst & Young in Cambridge will be moving to new premises at Cambridge Business Park from Monday 27 February 2012.
Copytrax launches small format waterproof inkjet printer
Copytrax has announced the launch of a new industrial desktop printer that enables the digital screen-printing of a wide range of materials including metal, glass and plastics.
Collaboration is the key to Corporate Gateway success
Next month sees the latest in the ongoing series of Cambridge Network Corporate Gateway technology partnering events, which in the past have resulted in successful collaborations for a number of Network member companies.
Civil Engineers respond to MPs report on flooding
Last week the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report that raises concerns about funding for flooding in the future. Last year the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) produced a report 'Flood Risk Management - a local issue of national importance' that echoes these concerns and supports the PAC announcement:
Access your creativity
It's International Coaching Week, so I'm writing a daily article on a coaching theme. Today it's creativity, says Hilary Jeanes of PurpleLine Consulting.
New study provides support for the validity of Salimetrics Salivary CRP Assay as a marker...
A study at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, assessed Salivary C-Reactive Protein: Longitudinal associations with systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk in women exposed to intimate partner violence. To access the paper use this link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2012.01.019
Commercialisation of graphene-based technologies driven by players from USA and Asia, says...
Multinationals are seeking to capitalise on graphene as patent filings surge in this emerging new technology field.
Microfluidic expert Dolomite looks back on successful year 2011
Dolomite, a world leader in the design and manufacture of microfluidic systems and devices, has had continued exceptional growth in 2011 with the launch of over 15 new products.
Salivary melatonin assay validated for use in the Salimetrics laboratory
The involvement of melatonin in so many fields of study including stress, insomnia and sleep research should make this newly validated saliva assay a valuable addition to the Salimetrics laboratory.
Low Carbon Innovation Fund gets creative
A £4.5M uplift in European funding to the Low Carbon Innovation Fund (LCIF), based at the University of East Anglia, will result in an overall boost of £10M to the fund, to enable it to be extended to the creative industries.
Business community gets behind Cambridge Awards Week
The calendar for Cambridge Awards Week (19 – 23 March) is fast filling up, with companies and organisations running events to promote Cambridge business during the week in which the major business awards are being held.
Nottingham University - Innovation Centre Boot Camp
Route to Funding, part of the Oportunis Group, held the annual Entrepreneurs Boot Camp at the University of Nottinham Innovation Centre on Saturday and Sunday 4/5 February 2012.
Ashcroft Anthony gives valuable advice on the dissolution of companies - ESC C16
Distributions which are made on or after 1 March 2012 in anticipation of a dissolution and which exceed £25,000 will be subject to income tax and not capital gains tax.