CN Bio has appointed Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing to further drive the company’s international scale-up operations. Singh brings over 30 years of commercial experience in the life science industry to the role. Imperial College London spin-out DnaNudge has partnered with Mylab Discovery Solutions to develop next-generation molecular diagnostics for diabetic foot infections and other conditions. The partnership aims to help clinicians rapidly identify bacteria involved in infections and optimally treat patients at the point of decision, reducing the risks of acute complications, limb amputation, and antimicrobial resistance. R-Biopharm Rhone claims to be the first company in its sector certified carbon neutral, achieving carbon neutrality in 2021 for all Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and Scope 3 emissions for business travel.
Lab Roundup: Collaboration, International Partnerships, Therapy Testing, Appointments, Certification, Sustainability
UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company, and Aitia, a specialist in causal AI and digital twin technology, have launched an early drug discovery collaboration to tackle Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that affects approximately 1 in 10,000 people worldwide and leads to the degeneration of nerve cells in specific areas of the brain. There is currently no cure for the disease, and treatment options are limited. The collaboration aims to validate novel drug targets that are causally linked to clinical endpoints in Huntington’s disease by combining Aitia’s Gemini Digital Twins with UCB’s expertise in drug research and preclinical model systems in neurodegeneration.
Wiley, a scientific research and career education publisher, has announced a new software integration between its KnowItAll software for spectral analysis and data management and Digital Surf’s Mountains software for spectroscopic imaging and surface. Mountains users can now send extracted spectra from spectroscopic images (Raman and IR: FTIR, ATR, NIR) directly to Wiley’s KnowItAll software to analyze components.
Particle Works, a leading provider of microfluidic nanoparticle synthesis platforms, is collaborating with NanoVation Therapeutics UK to reduce the time and costs associated with the screening of new lipid nanoparticle formulations for use in drug delivery applications. NanoVation will benefit from Particle Works’ Automated Library Synthesis (ALiS) System, which accelerates LNP formulation development while increasing throughput and precision.
Rtsafe has announced that Spain’s Fundación Instituto Valenciano de Oncología (IVO) has conducted its first simulated therapy for brain metastases using RTsafe’s patient-specific quality assurance process, PseudoPatient. The technology enables medical physicists and clinicians to verify the entire treatment process before the actual patient is subjected to radiotherapy.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Microbiology has achieved International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 17034 certification, making it an accredited reference material manufacturer of certified reference material quality control products. Accreditation certificate number 6559.01 was granted by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. Over 400 Thermo Scientific Culti-Loops qualitative QC organisms have CRM status, and 25 Thermo Scientific Quanti-Cult Plus quantitative QC organisms have accredited RM status.
These collaborations, partnerships, and testing procedures demonstrate the importance of teamwork and technology in advancing medical research and development. By working together and utilizing innovative technology, these companies aim to find solutions to diseases that currently have limited treatment options. Additionally, Thermo Fisher’s certification highlights the importance of quality control in scientific research and laboratory practices.
Appointments, Strategic Partnership, and Sustainability in the Life Science Industry
CN Bio, a leading bioengineering company, has appointed Deepak Singh as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Singh brings over 30 years of commercial experience within the life science industry, previously serving as PerkinElmer Horizon Discovery Head of Global Commercial and Pacific Biosciences Vice President of EMEA Operations. His appointment follows that of Dr Paul Brooks as CEO in December 2021, who aims to drive CN Bio’s international scale-up operations for both the product and service sides of the business.
DnaNudge, an Imperial College London spin-out and pioneer of lab-free consumer genetics testing and medical diagnostics solutions, has signed a strategic partnership with leading Indian biotech Mylab Discovery Solutions to develop next-generation molecular diagnostics for diabetic foot infections and other conditions. The partnership aims to help clinicians rapidly identify bacteria involved in infections and optimally treat patients at the point of decision, reducing the risks of acute complications, limb amputation, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). India has a diabetic population of 80 million, with almost 25 percent of these patients at risk of developing an infected foot ulcer, leading to frequent hospitalization and in some cases, lower limb amputation.
R-Biopharm Rhone, an analytical test kit manufacturer and distributor based in Glasgow, claims to be the first company in its sector certified carbon neutral. The company achieved carbon neutrality in 2021 for all Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and Scope 3 emissions for business travel. R-Biopharm Rhone now aims to repeat its success for 2022 based on its emissions for that year.
These appointments, partnerships, and sustainability efforts highlight the importance of innovation and responsible practices in the life science industry. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, companies can develop solutions to improve patient outcomes and tackle health challenges, such as diabetic foot infections. Additionally, by prioritizing sustainability, companies like R-Biopharm Rhone can reduce their environmental impact and lead the way in responsible business practices.
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