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Fujifilm Europe exhibiting at European Congress of Pathology
Fujifilm Europe will be attending this year’s European Congress of Pathology (ECP) where the Medical Informatics team will be showcasing Inspirata’s Dynamyx software.
Ibex reports excellent outcomes for AI-supported diagnosis of breast cancer
Pathologists who used Ibex’s Galen Breast for cancer diagnosis obtained very high accuracy in a multi-site clinical study.
New nano-LC chromatography platform from Bruker
Bruker Corporation has launched its new nanoElute 2 nano-LC platform, which supports fluxomics, as well as the latest advances in PaSER’s intelligent acquisition to enhance research in protein-protein interactions (PPIs) and metaproteomics applications.
Indica Labs collaborates with iCAIRD to detect cancer with an AI-based digital pathology solution
Indica Labs, an industry leader in quantitative digital pathology and image management solutions, and The Industrial Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research in Digital Diagnostics (iCAIRD), are to collaborate on the development of an AI-based digital pathology solution for the detection of cancer within lymph nodes from colorectal surgery cases at Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS.
PathAI extends collaboration with Bristol Myers Squibb
The evolving strategic relationship will drive the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pathology in translational research and clinical trials.
Biocytogen expands partnership with Merck
Biocytogen has entered into a global licensing agreement with Merck for the use of Biocytogen’s RenMice platform.
Roche launches its first digital PCR system
Designed for laboratories performing highly sensitive and precise DNA and RNA analysis in areas such as oncology and infectious diseases, the Digital LightCycler System is a next-generation digital PCR system that helps clinical researchers better understand the nature of a patient’s condition.
Thermo Fisher Scientific expands viral vector manufacturing capabilities
The new state-of-the-art facility in Plainville, Massachusetts will be manufacturing materials central to production of gene-based therapeutics.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences partners with Flownamics on bioprocess culture monitoring solution
The new collaboration will create an auto-sampling workflow to reduce errors and accelerate analysis.
Young Microbiologist of the Year finalists unveiled by Microbiology Society
The Microbiology Society has announced the finalists of the 2022 Sir Howard Dalton Young Microbiologist of the Year competition.
Molecular Pathology sector driven by research and rising use of high-throughput sequencing technologies
The global molecular diagnostics market size is expected to reach USD 50.94 Billion in 2030 and register a revenue CAGR of 12.4% over the forecast period, according to the latest report. The rising prevalence of infectious diseases and cancer is anticipated to fuel demand for molecular diagnostic tests.
SpectrumX expands R&D division with microbiology appointments
The two new posts see an in-house microbiology laboratory established to accelerate the company’s product development.
Milton Keynes University Hospital enhances pathology information with Data Companion
PhoenixSoft’s Data Companion solution has been deployed at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust to provide enhanced and real-time access to pathology data to support performance monitoring and rapid response to ad hoc data queries.
Celebrate the achievements of the laboratory industry at the 2022 Lab Awards
Submissions are now open for the 2022 Lab Awards
RCPath launches new online training resource
The Royal College of Pathologists has launched the Pathology Portal, a new educational resource for trainees, practicing pathologists, scientists and those in pathology-linked roles.
New Blackpool histopathology laboratory officially opened
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals received a VIP guest of honour early in August, when Dr Michael Osborn, president of The Royal College of Pathologists, officially opened the Trust’s new histopathology laboratory.
Unravelling of genetic mechanism behind tumour formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients
New research - published recently in Nature - offers new opportunities to improve diagnostics and targeted therapy for many cancer patients.
BD, Accelerate Diagnostics announce global commercial collaboration
The two companies will work together to bring rapid antimicrobial identification and susceptibility diagnostics to more clinicians and patients worldwide.
Drones set to revolutionise NHS pathology deliveries in Lancashire and South Cumbria
The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is set to pioneer the use of drone technology to deliver medical samples between selected hospital sites thanks to around £1.4m in UK Research and Innovation funding.
Medicines Discovery Catapult and ZEISS focus on advancing microscopy
Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) and ZEISS have joined forces to improve drug discovery and early development of complex medicines by harnessing the power of advanced microscopy solutions.
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