Healthcare and Life Science
New partnership with UNESCO supports the Human Cell Atlas Project
A new partnership between the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will help advance open science and global capacity to deliver the benefits of genomics at a global scale. ...
Milner Institute hosts official opening of new Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory
The new Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory will support world-class research and innovation in the rapidly advancing field of functional genomics, which explores links between genes and disease. ...
Founders at the University of Cambridge reveals 8 new deeptech startups powering growth through science
Predicting dementia AI, novel cancer therapies and new quantum chips: startups tackle hard problems as Founders at the University of Cambridge launches its second accelerator cohort. ...
Rupert Baines appointed Chair of Cambridge Tech Week 2025: A vision for global impact
Cambridge Tech Week has always been a showcase for innovation, but in 2025, it’s set to shine even brighter under the leadership of Rupert Baines, the newly appointed Chair. An experienced tech entrepreneur with a global perspective, Rupert takes on the role with a clear...
A new approach to tackle children's mental health
How long should a child have to wait for mental health support? Acteon, Cambridge BPI and the University of Cambridge to provide 11-18 year olds with supportive, scientifically backed resources while they wait. ...
Cambridge opens its doors: A week of innovation at the home of UK life sciences
The buzzing Cambridge Wide Open annual event returns in June, this time as a week-long interactive festival showcasing Cambridge’s pioneers, the companies of the future, and opening the offices and workspaces that make up one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems. ...
ELRIG announces Prof Rory Johnson and Dr Shalini Andersson as Keynote Speakers at Therapeutic Oligonucleotides 2025
Therapeutic Oligonucleotides 2025: Drugging the Undruggable takes place at AstraZeneca in Gothenburg, Sweden from 14–15 May ...
Global pharma R&D returns rise as GLP-1 drugs help drive forecast growth
The return on investment in pharma research and development (R&D) has increased from the previous year, with GLP-1 drugs helping to boost growth, according to analysis by Deloitte. ...
FairJourney Biologics establishes Supervisory Board
Werner Lanthaler appointed as Chair and joined by global industry leadersThe Supervisory Board will define key avenues for growth, accelerate innovation, and optimize scientific strategies to maintain leadership in antibody discovery and developmentPorto, Portugal, 25 March 2025: F...
Gold-standard research: Cambridge growing faster than UK economy
Cambridge growing faster than national economy, but UK growth contribution at risk due to a start-up slow-down, according to new gold-standard research. ...