Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics introduces ADVIA Centaur HBsAgII
 

For the detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen in human serum and plasma

Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics has introduced its second generation in-vitro immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) in human serum and plasma (EDTA, heparin, citrate) using the ADVIA Centaur® and ADVIA Centaur® XP systems.

LUMORA ATTRACTS SECOND STAGE FUNDING

Lumora Ltd, the Molecular diagnostics company, developing next generation tests through its proprietary BART Technology platform, has secured £1.5 million from the completion of the company’s latest funding round, led by Catapult Venture Managers Ltd.

Practical solutions for translational science from Randox Laboratories

The sole purpose of translational science is to transfer scientific discoveries made in ‘basic research’ to clinical reality, to improve the health of individuals and reduce suffering.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Oxoid M.I.C. Evaluator Range to Include Tigecycline  

New antibiotics available in M.I.C.E. Strip format for the accurate determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values
BASINGSTOKE, England (May 10, 2011) – Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, today announced that the Oxoid range of M.I.C.Evaluator™ (M.I.C.E.) Strips has been expanded to include the antibiotic tigecycline. This and other recently added antimicrobials, including ceftazidime and amikacin, ensure that the comprehensive M.I.C.E. range for the accurate determination of minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) values meets the current needs of clinical microbiologists for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Randox Pharma Services pushes the boundaries of Biomarker Discovery

Randox has been supplying the world’s leading CRO’s, Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies for nearly three decades, and has unrivalled in-house technical know-how, whether in the development of new biomarker assays, companion diagnostics or the manufacture of the highest quality clinical diagnostic reagents.
 

Thermo Fisher Scientific to Highlight New Laboratory Solutions during UK Summer Symposium

BASINGSTOKE, England (May 05, 2011) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has announced a free summer symposium presenting the latest developments in laboratory solutions. Following the success of last year’s event, the Summer Symposium returns in 2011 with a much broader scope that offers something for all scientific researchers. The event is scheduled for Tuesday 7th June 2011 in the prestigious QEII Conference Centre near the Palace of Westminster in London. Space is limited, so pre-registration is recommended to guarantee a place. To register, please visit www.thermoscientific.com/uksummersymposium.