Tim Slater has been appointed CEO of NHS Supply Chain, following Nick Gerrard's announcement that he will be leaving at the end of April. Here is a personal note from Nick to all his colleagues in the NHS. "Dear NHS colleague, I wanted to inform you that I will be...
Charities urge wider use of cochlear implants for adults
The UK’s leading hearing loss charity Action on Hearing Loss and the UK’s leading organisation for people who use cochlear implants the Ear Foundation are urging the Government and the NHS to provide better access to cochlear implantation. To celebrate International Cochlear Implant Day, on Thursday 25th February, Action on...
‘The History of the Laboratory in Ten Objects’ campaign launches top International Lab Show
Organisers of the biennial International Scientific Laboratory Show & Conference to be held in Nottingham, England this May have launched a campaign to chronicle the ‘History of the Laboratory in Ten Objects’. Anyone with a passion for science can nominate the object they feel has had the greatest impact on...
A New Era for Worldwide Clinical Trials in Nottingham
Worldwide Clinical Trials recently opened a new office at Waterfront House on the Beeston Business Park in Nottingham, with company leaders welcoming approximately 185 employees to the space in January. The new site features plentiful light, bright colours, and collaborative work and meeting spaces. “The vibrancy of our new surroundings...
Albumedix and Eleven Biotherapeutics announce Albumin Variant Technology Agreement
Albumedix strengthens its leading position in albumin-based drug delivery through acquisition of Eleven's Supermin® albumin technology Cambridge, MA and Copenhagen, Denmark – January 26, 2016 – Eleven Biotherapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: EBIO) and Albumedix (DK A/S) today announced that Eleven and Albumedix have entered into an agreement that will see Albumedix...
Albumedix Announces Exclusive Commercialisation Agreement with Thiologics for its Proprietary Drug Conjugation Platform
Combining ThioLogics' site-specific conjugation chemistry with Albumedix's drug delivery platform enables the creation of next-generation albumin drug conjugates London, UK and Copenhagen, Denmark – February 16, 2016 – Albumedix today announced new data that supports an exclusive agreement with ThioLogics, a UCL Business (UCLB) company, to commercialize the next generation...
Fresh Pharma Ltd partnership with The National Repository Centre, Nottingham
Fresh Pharma is a branch of the multi-award winning family business Fresh Logistics. Fresh Pharma has been created to fill the gap in the market for specialist couriers dedicated to the Healthcare, Agriculture and Marine sectors with fully trained drivers, high spec vehicles with temperature mapping and both location and temperature...
New public and private-backed growth programme launched
Growth Builder, the business growth programme designed by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, launches today and is open for applications from British high-growth businesses. Entrepreneurs and public and private sector organisations have come together to build the tailored 12-month programme, designed to provide unrivalled access to government, university innovation, corporate expertise, investors,...
Disposable Medical Instruments Launches in Southern Ireland
Disposable Medical Instruments (DMI) is proud to announce the launch of Disposable Medical Instruments (Ireland) Ltd. Although the company already has several agents in key global markets, this initiative marks the first time DMI has set up an operations base outside the UK, and is evidence of its commitment to...
Spirit Healthcare Secured Funding to launch new software product
Medilink East Midlands member company Spirit Healthcare has secured new bank funding to support its expansion, and particularly the launch of new product CliniTouch vie. The software allows patients to self-manage their healthcare using technology. Spirit Healthcare was formed in 2009 and is a healthcare product supplier designed to make...
