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AMR: less conversation, more action please
The term antimicrobial resistance describes an infection that can no longer be treated because the microorganism(s) involved can survive and proliferate in the presence of the drug. Here, Dr Carolyne Horner offers a personal view of the future.
Next innovation in high-performance liquid chromatography
Menarini has used its extensive experience with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) technology to provide the most complete HPLC product portfolio on the market, making Menarini the partner of choice for haemoglobin analysis.
Spatial proteomics technology predicts breast cancer progression
Ionpath has announced that a peer-reviewed research study led by scientists at Stanford University, Washington University, Duke University and Arizona State University has been published in the journal Cell.
Fluorescent dyes modifications for improved super-resolution imaging
Biotium has collaborated with Professor Ke Xu at the University of California, Berkeley, in order to improve the photoswitching behaviour of rhodamine dyes for optimal (d)STORM ([direct] stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy) performance.
In vitro diagnostic research by an NMR system in Paris
Université de Paris has installed a new Bruker In Vitro Diagnostic research (IVDr) nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer within its MetaboParis-Santé platform located in the centre of Paris, France.
Biomedical Science Congress: exhibition and opportunity
Next month, the International Convention Centre in Birmingham will host one of the largest gatherings of biomedical and life science companies held anywhere in the world., and is an event not to be missed.
National Comparative Audits of Blood Transfusion: an online resource
A joint SHOT and NCA webinar will run on Tuesday 15 February 2022 (14:00–15:00 GMT).
The most effective communicator of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic age
Delegates to the upcoming IBMS Congress will hear the views, thoughts and opinions of the best in their field, and will leave the Tuesday Plenary session with a clearer understanding of what is happening in pathology.
Launch of new research-grade laboratory autoclaves
The C40 Benchtop steriliser is the first model to be launched by Priorclave as part of its new BASE range of research-grade laboratory autoclaves.
First end-to-end safe needle destruction technology
A recent survey showed that 94% of practising surgeons in the UK have either been personally affected by a needlestick injury (NSI) or have seen a colleague experience one.
An organisation dedicated to diagnostics and laboratory informatics
CliniSys has announced the recent acquisition of HORIZON Lab Systems and the combination with Sunquest Information Systems, as CliniSys.
Role of secondary species of mosquito in malaria transmission
New research has revealed that further intervention methods may be required to reduce the transmission of malaria throughout certain parts of Africa in order to combat the daytime-biting species of mosquito found there.
National Comparative Audits of Blood Transfusion: a highlight reminder
A joint SHOT and NCA webinar will run on Tuesday 15 February 2022 (14:00–15:00 GMT).
Compact and versatile incubator/chiller/freezer
Torrey Pines Scientific has launched its EchoTherm Model IC20XR Compact Peltier driven, Chilling/Heating Dry Bath. It can freeze, chill or heat samples from –10°C to 110°C at your work station.
Quality, consent and sharing: crises in biobanking
The field of medical research has its share of crises. They may seem small-scale compared with the existential crisis of climate change, in part because a crisis in medical research does not have immediate life and death consequences.
Seminars at the IBMS Congress: a Hall 4 experience
As part of the upcoming Biomedical Science Congress, the IBMS has organised a full exhibition hall programme of talks and seminars, with a principal focus on education and training.
The Genomic and Microbiology Revolution: In Technology We Trust?
The 37th Annual Microbiology Conference of the British Society for Microbial Technology (BSMT) is scheduled to take place on Thursday 12 May 2022 at the Royal Air Force Museum, Hendon.
Expert review on novel gene therapies of haemophilia A
ASC Therapeutics has announced the peer-reviewed, open-access publication of “Hemophilia A Gene Therapy: Current and Next-Generation Approaches” in the journal Expert Opinion in Biological Therapy.
National Comparative Audits of Blood Transfusion: a diary date
A joint SHOT and NCA webinar will run on Tuesday 15 February 2022 (14:00–15:00 GMT).
Pathology platform achieves CE-IVD certification for primary diagnosis
Indica Labs, a provider of computational pathology software and services, has announced that its HALO AP has received CE marking for use in primary diagnosis within the European Economic Area, Switzerland, and the UK.
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BSMT 40th Anniversary Microbiology Conference
RAF Museum, Hendon, London NW9 5LL
15 May, 2025
Transforming Digital Pathology & AI: The Path Forward
Royal College Of Physicians Of Edinburgh
15 May, 2025
The 10 Year Plan - Clinical Innovations Expo
Jubilee Hotel and Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK
15 May, 2025
Incorrect Blood Component Transfused: a SHOT webinar
Online
21 May 2025
Near miss reporting and WBIT: a SHOT webinar
Online
9 June 2025