RECENT NEWS

Bruker Corporation has announced the acquisition of Acquifer Imaging GmbH, a pioneer in big-data management solutions for bioimaging and high-content microscopy.

Virax Biolabs has launched the distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) test kits with shipments anticipated in Q1 of 2023 to markets accepting the CE mark, such as the European Union.

Bluestar Genomics has jointly announced the company’s commercialisation of its first test for early detection of pancreatic cancer in high-risk patients, and unveiled a new name, ClearNote Health.

UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of up to £25 million in grants to develop innovative solutions to health and healthcare challenges.

Heska Corporation, a global provider of advanced veterinary diagnostic and specialty products and solutions, has completed the previously announced acquisition of LightDeck Diagnostics, a pioneer in planar waveguide fluorescence immunoassay diagnostics.

A new online tech community has been launched by NHS Digital, aimed at supporting those working to integrate systems with national healthcare services.

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), the premier global, molecular diagnostic professional society, today applauded Congress for reaching an agreement on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and recognising that it was not the appropriate mechanism for advancing the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced that it has completed its acquisition of The Binding Site Group, a global leader in specialty diagnostics, from a shareholder group led by European private equity firm Nordic Capital, in an all-cash transaction valued at £2.3 billion.

'Vaccines As Tools To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance' is due to take place as an in-person meeting on 27–28 February 2023, at Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre in Birmingham, UK.

The Swedish medtech company Capitainer AB has announced that Professor Mathias Uhlén is investing in the company and joining the company’s advisory board. Mathias Uhlén is a world-leading scientist in biotechnology and proteomics and a successful serial entrepreneur.

SamanTree Medical has announced the publication of clinical data in prostate cancer, expanding the potential clinical utility of its proprietary medical imaging platform, the Histolog Scanner.

Health Education England’s Allied Health Professions Lead, Professor Beverley Harden, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list for services to healthcare.

ChromaDex, a global bioscience company dedicated to healthy ageing, announced promising new findings based on a previously published clinical trial of the company’s proprietary Niagen ingredient (patented nicotinamide riboside [NR]), which was supported by the ChromaDex External Research Program (CERP).

ViroStat has released its new catalogue of infectious disease antibodies and antigens. This latest release includes 790 antibodies for use in antigen detection assays such as lateral-flow rapid tests, ELISA, IFA and CLIA. Many recommended pairs are available. Infectious targets include viruses, bacteria, toxins, parasites and fungi.

Digital pathology and clinical AI firm Paige has published the results of a pivotal study demonstrating accuracy gains in pathologists’ diagnosis of prostate cancer when using Paige Prostate Detect, an FDA-authorised AI software that assists pathologists in the detection of foci that are suspicious for cancer during the review of scanned whole slide images (WSI) from prostate needle biopsies.

Inspirata and Fujifilm Corporation have signed an asset purchase agreement for Fujifilm to acquire Inspirata’s Dynamyx digital pathology technology, employees and customers, building off the proven success of the established partnership between the companies in UK and Europe.

EKF Diagnostics has launched a new version of its Lactate Scout analyser, designed specifically for use in veterinary settings. Lactate Scout Vet uses the same proven technology that was initially developed to provide elite sports coaches and athletes with a precise and easy-to-use handheld lactate test.

The latest edition of The Biomedical Science Industry Handbook is now available in print and digital format. It is a compendium of concise yet comprehensive information on the full range of products and services available from the IVD industry.

A new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Oldham - one of the country’s largest out-of-hospital diagnostic centres - is now open.

Sphere Fluidics, a company developing single-cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, has appointed Richard Hammond as Chief Technical Officer.