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CGT Catapult chief executive Matthew Durdy to retire in 2027
November 9, 2026
Matthew Durdy, chief executive of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult), has announced his intention to retire in June 2027, following […]
Future ready refrigeration in the age of modern laboratories
November 8, 2026
In today’s research and healthcare environments, cold storage has moved from background infrastructure to critical enabler. Laboratories must deliver high-quality data, meet ambitious […]
Lab-or-a-tol-o-gy: Table talk
November 8, 2026
Matthew Partridge graduates in sandwich logistics. In the last issue I wrote about the difficulty of getting data into an outreach activity. Data […]
Getting more from damaged DNA: Why labs are rethinking CE versus NGS
November 8, 2026
Advances in STR chemistry and CE instrumentation, many of them refined in forensic casework, are helping scientists recover usable results from DNA once […]
AbbVie expands Oxford research facility as UK investment tops £120m
November 7, 2026
Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has expanded its research and development facilities in Oxford as part of more than £120m invested and committed to scientific […]
European technology transfer offices face capacity challenge, study finds
November 7, 2026
A Europe-wide study of more than 800 university and public research technology transfer offices (TTOs) has identified a significant capacity gap that could […]
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CGT Catapult chief executive Matthew Durdy to retire in 2027
November 9, 2026
Matthew Durdy, chief executive of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult), has announced his intention to retire in June 2027, following almost 15 years with the organisation, including seven years leading it. Since its establishment in 2012, CGT Catapult has played a central role in developing the UK’s advanced therapies sector, helping to […]
AbbVie expands Oxford research facility as UK investment tops £120m
November 7, 2026
Pharmaceutical company AbbVie has expanded its research and development facilities in Oxford as part of more than £120m invested and committed to scientific research, academic collaboration and talent development across the UK life sciences sector. The new 12,000 sq ft facility will strengthen the company’s research capabilities in immunology, neuroscience and oncology, building on its […]
European technology transfer offices face capacity challenge, study finds
November 7, 2026
A Europe-wide study of more than 800 university and public research technology transfer offices (TTOs) has identified a significant capacity gap that could hamper efforts to turn scientific discoveries into commercial technologies, despite the growing contribution of academic research to patenting. The study, produced by the European Patent Office (EPO) with ASTP, the association for […]
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Lab-or-a-tol-o-gy: Table talk
November 8, 2026
Matthew Partridge graduates in sandwich logistics. In the last issue I wrote about the difficulty of getting data into an outreach activity. Data is fascinating, but persuading someone to spend their afternoon thinking about it takes something more than pointing at an otherwise quite dull spreadsheet. At that time I was knee deep in prepping […]
Getting more from damaged DNA: Why labs are rethinking CE versus NGS
November 8, 2026
Advances in STR chemistry and CE instrumentation, many of them refined in forensic casework, are helping scientists recover usable results from DNA once considered too poor quality and are prompting a reconsideration of when sequencing is really the right tool, explain Nikki Peake and Ellie Kirby. Across the life sciences, some of the most valuable […]
Voices from the floor
November 1, 2026
CBA’s Tim Doggett explains what brings him back to the Lab Innovations show as a speaker and exhibitor. As professionals come together at Lab Innovations to explore the technologies, ideas and developments shaping the future of science, it is also an opportunity to consider some of the less visible foundations that make research and innovation […]
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Future ready refrigeration in the age of modern laboratories
November 8, 2026
In today’s research and healthcare environments, cold storage has moved from background infrastructure to critical enabler. Laboratories must deliver high-quality data, meet ambitious sustainability targets and ensure digital traceability, all within strict regulatory and budgetary constraints. Refrigeration is central to this. The question is no longer simply whether an appliance can hold temperature but whether […]
Liebherr to present its latest lab and healthcare refrigeration solutions at Lab Innovations 2026
October 26, 2026
Liebherr, specialists in commercial cooling and freezing, will be showcasing its leading appliances for laboratories and healthcare at this year’s Lab Innovations (4-5 November) at the NEC Birmingham (Stand K70). Under the theme ‘confidence from every angle’, Liebherr will be presenting its portfolio of laboratory and healthcare refrigeration solutions, designed to support dependable temperature performance […]
A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
