Welcome back to another issue of Zyme's Biotech Industry Updates, keeping you informed about the latest news and events from across our industry!
As we transition into an exceedingly grey and rainy October here in the UK, there is plenty in this newsletter to keep you entertained. Whether you want to read the latest headlines, find out more about personalised medicine and AI in the lab, or just want something to read whilst you enjoy the first pumpkin spiced latte of the year, we've got it all!
?? A roundup of the latest news from across the life science industry:
- PhoreMost extends Series B financing to $50M to progress pipeline of novel degrader assets through preclinical development and further develop GlueSEEKER platform
- FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific develops Oceo Rover: The first automated single-use hydration system for media and buffers, and announces further expansion to its Life Sciences portfolio with key products from FUJIFILM Wako Chemicals U.S.A.
- Enterprise Therapeutics receives ‘rare paediatric disease designation’ in the US for novel cystic fibrosis investigational therapy ETD001
- Owlstone Medical enters into a research collaboration agreement with the FDA to support the confident identification of volatile organic compounds on breath and expansion of its breath biopsy VOC atlas
- PlaqueTec and RxCelerate collaborate on early phase drug discovery for coronary artery disease
- Sapio Sciences announces significant enhancements to its Sapio ELaiN AI-powered lab assistant, designed to help scientists streamline processes and work more efficiently, and welcomes Astrix to the Company's Partner Program
- Asimov launches AAV Edge, a suite of AI models, host cells, and genetic tools designed to improve expression precision, efficacy and manufacturability for end-to-end gene therapy development
- Newcells Biotech launches Lung Ciliary Beat Frequency assay to enhance safety and efficacy profiling in preclinical drug development
- NanoSyrinx closes c. ￡10M financing to support further advancement of the Company’s technology platform to accelerate development of biologic therapeutics
- Cellular Origins and 3P innovation collaborate to accelerate industrialisation of CGT manufacturing by incorporating 3P’s cryFIL cryovial filling platform within Cellular Origins’ robotic system, Constellation
- Steritas’ Paediatric Glucocorticoid Toxicity Index applied by Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool Clinical Trials Centre in clinical trial to assess steroid-toxicity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Sphere Fluidics introduces the second generation of its flagship Cyto-Mine platform, Cyto-Mine Chroma, offering enhanced capabilities to further maximize the efficiency and precision of single-cell functional analysis workflows
- Genolier Innovation Hub opens as a leading center for research and innovation in Europe, dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the advancement of translational research and health innovation
?? A few of our top reads and interviews from this month:
- The annual Business Weekly Awards, hosted by Business Weekly newspaper at the picturesque Queen's College, recognised exciting companies from across Cambridgeshire in categories ranging from innovative technology to international trade and beyond - congratulations to all this years' winners!
- The SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) 'Microscale Innovation in Life Sciences Symposium' returned for its second year, where an expert line-up of speakers shared insights into the benefits of embracing innovative, scaled-down approaches to further scientific discovery
- Despite the weather warnings,
OBN (UK) Ltd
's team delivered another great BioForward. Hosted at Oxford Technology Park, the one-day event offered a packed exhibition floor and several informative workshop sessions, including a presentation from Zyme's MD,
Lorna Cuddon
, on how to develop effective communications strategies that help ensure your company's success
That's all from us for another month!
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