Euroscicon News

Studentship at QUB

Dr Claire Morgan — Tue, 06 May 2008 14:27:00 +0100

Studentship funding to QUB from the Northern Ireland Executive to commence PhDs in Oct 2008. The project is: Exploitation of Sendai virus as a vector for RSV vaccine antigens and to study RSV/host interactions.

Dr Paul Kemp of Intercytex to speak at regenerative medicine meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:16:00 +0100

Dr Paul Kemp, Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of UK-based company Intercytex will be speaking at our ‘Future Advances in Regenerative Medicine’ meeting on June 13th .. He will be discussing his experience of building and growing a viable Regenerative Medicine company and how strategies will be adapted to the changing scientific and regulatory environment in the future.

Live cell imaging to be discussed at UK meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:17:00 +0100

The exciting field of live cell imaging will be discussed at the following meeting, Visualising Cellular Function in vivo on Friday, October 24, 2008 at The BioPark, Hertfordshire. With topics such as High Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy with Structured Illumination, Optical molecular imaging of cellular markers in vivo and ex vivo, Assessing Stem Cell Therapy in vivo using Imaging Technologies and Imaging pituitary cell function in transgenic mice this meeting will be of great importance to people researching cell function.

In the mood for shopping?

Dr Gail Whiting — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:00:00 +0100

At JUST FOR SCIENTISTS which can be found at www.justforscientists.com you can get a whole range of items that are designed with the scientist (and their friends and family) in mind

Perfect your microarray techniques and analysis at Users Symposium

Dr Claire Morgan — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:53:00 +0100

Learn how to perfect your microarray techniques and analysis at this Users Symposium. This one day event is designed as a small informal meeting for anyone with questions about microarrays. After you register for the event you get the opportunity to submit up to your questions which will be given to the panel of experts on the day.

Academic Entrepreneurship - an article by David Wallder

Dr Claire Morgan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:48:00 +0100

In this article David Wallder (Chief Executive Officer, Wallder Consulting Limited) discusses the role of academic entrepreneurs in the business world

New date for 'Infection prevention in hospitals' meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:40:00 +0100

EuroSciCon's Infection Prevention in Hospitals' meeting has been postponed until 21st November 2008

What is a "Human Admixed Embryo"? - an article by Julian Hitchcock

Dr Claire Morgan — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:22:00 +0100

In the language of developmental biology, an “embryo” arises with the appearance, on the surface of the growing ball of cells created following conception, of a feature known as the “primitive streak”. In effect, this is the point at which the cells display the characteristics of a vertebrate. In humans, this happens at about 14 days following fertilisation. Before then, the developing ball of cells is known as a “blastocyst”. The Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act 1990 (the “Act”) made the word “embryo” include the blastocyst.

Dr. David Whitehouse to chair PCR meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:40:00 +0100

PCR expert Dr David Whitehouse will Chair EuroSciCon's 'PCR Perfection: Insider tricks' meeting on Friday, October 3. This meeting will feature many leading lights in the field of PCR and there will be plenty of opportunities for discussion.

Synoptics Group acquired by Scientific Digital Imaging

Dr Claire Morgan — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Synoptics, a world leader in the development and manufacture of innovative digital imaging systems for life science applications, is pleased to announce it has been acquired by newly formed UK imaging company, Scientific Digital Imaging (SDI).

Gene therapy meeting: early registration deadline April 20th

Dr Claire Morgan — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:01:00 +0000

This CPD accredited meeting is being held on June 24 2008, BioPark Hertfordshire and will be invaluable for those exploring gene therapy. The early registration (reduced rate) deadline is April 20th 2008.

Proteomics meeting report published

Dr Claire Morgan — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:25:00 +0000

EuroSciCon are pleased to announce that a report from our Proteomics: advances in biomarker discovery meeting has been published in Expert Reviews in Proteomics. For those of you working in this field we have three meetings this year that will interest you. Book now to avoid the early registration deadline...

BA Media Fellowships

Dr Claire Morgan — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:14:00 +0000

Experience first hand how science is reported by spending 3-8 weeks on a summer placement gaining experience of working within a media organisation. Come away better equipped to communicate your research to the public and your colleagues. Learn to work within the constraints of the media to produce accurate, well-informed pieces about developments in science.

Improving Immunohistochemistry meeting set to be another success

Dr Claire Morgan — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 +0000

With over 90 delegates already registered, this year’s Improving Immunohistochemistry meeting is set to be another success. The meeting is being held on April 25th at the University of Westminster, London.

We will run surveys for you

Dr Gail Whiting — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0000

Is there something that you would like to ask other scientists in your field of work? Would you like to ...

Biocontrol Ltd presents data from first superbug clinical trial at Bacteriophage meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:43:00 +0000

The use of natural controls against serious bacterial infection and superbugs is being led by a UK company. Scientists at Biocontrol Ltd gave the audience at EuroSciCon's Bacteriophage: Nature and Exploitation meeting in Hertfordshire a first look at the results of their initial Phase II clinical trial. This is the first fully-regulated clinical trial to test whether phage therapy really works and it shows positive results for Biocontrol’s innovative treatments, which attack and destroy previously untreatable bacterial infections.

Stem cell therapy to be discussed at Regenerative Medicine meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:01:00 +0000

Dr Stephen Minger (Kings College, UK- Director of the Stem Cell Biology Laboratory and a Senior Lecturer in the Wolfson Centre for Age Related Diseases at King's College London ) will Chair our ‘Future Advances in Regenerative Medicine’ meeting on Friday, June 13 at BioPark Hertfordshire. This meeting has CPD accreditation. Topics such as stem cell therapy will be discussed.

Events from the Royal College of Pathologists

Dr Claire Morgan — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:21:00 +0000

A number of interesting meetings are being held by the Royal College of Pathologists. Read on for more information

Link Technologies Awarded ISO Quality Certification and Opens New Kilo Labs

Dr Claire Morgan — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:39:00 +0000

The specialist oligonucleotide reagent manufacturer, Link Technologies Limited, is pleased to announce its accreditation to the worldwide recognised quality standard ISO 9001:2000.

Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - Free subscription

Dr Gail Whiting — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:09:00 +0000

Nature Reviews Drug Discovery publishes the highest-quality reviews and perspectives plus news stories and features that investigate key issues in drug discovery.

Elispot technology meeting: book by April 20th

Dr Claire Morgan — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:06:00 +0000

This CPD accredited meeting is designed to discuss the advances made in ELISPOT technology including the range of cytokines that can be measured, as well discussions on assay development and applications to both basic and clinical research. The agenda features an international line-up of experts in the field.

Cell culture technology meeting - 5 places available at half price

Dr Claire Morgan — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:45:00 +0000

The purpose of this meeting is to review some of the new enabling technologies available to help overcome some of the limitations of cell culture. This includes the development of new products and protocols to improve the technique of growing cells in the tissue culture laboratory.

Dr. Richard Hobday to speak at Infection Prevention in Hospitals meeting

Dr Claire Morgan — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:05:00 +0000

Dr. Richard Hobday, author of The Light Revolution and The Healing Sun will be speaking at EuroSciCon's Infection prevention in hospitals meeting. Dr. Hobday is a leading authority on the history of sunlight therapy and has many years’ experience of solar design in buildings . His talk will be entitled 'Lighting and Fighting Infection'.

Gene therapy meeting - call for abstracts

Dr Claire Morgan — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:30:00 +0000

This CPD accredited meeting is being held on June 24 2008 at BioPark Hertfordshire and will be invaluable for those exploring gene therapy. The early registration (reduced rate) deadline is April 20th 2008 so book now and pay only half the price! The deadline for abstract submission for oral presentation is April 10th 2008.

Launch of the NEW CRi Nuance 2 Multispectral Imaging System

Dr Claire Morgan — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:40:00 +0000

LOT-Oriel Ltd launch the NEW CRi Nuance 2 Multispectral Imaging System - brightfield and fluorescence imaging. See them at 'Improving Immunohistochemistry' on 25th April 2008 at University of Westminster; LOT and CRi will be available at this event to discuss their range of biotechnology and imaging instrumentation including the new CRi Nuance 2.

Syngene's Dymension software being used at Slovenian institute

Dr Claire Morgan — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Syngene, a world-leading manufacturer of image analysis solutions, today announced that Dymension, its powerful software for the analysis of 2D protein gels is being used at the Open Mind Institute (OMI) in Slovenia, a new centre for studying the effects of medicinal plants, to determine the effects the anti-addictive alkaloid, ibogaine have on the brain.

Future Advances in Regenerative Medicine - a great line-up

Dr Claire Morgan — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:04:00 +0000

This meeting will provide an up to date review of Regenerative Medicine, looking at how it is used today and where this field is heading. It will be Chaired by Dr Stephen Minger, Kings College, UK. The deadline for early (reduced rate) registration is March 20th 2008.

EuroSciCon proceedings books now available

Dr Claire Morgan — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Proceedings books are now available for the following EuroSciCon meetings: 'Bacteriophages: Nature and Exploitation', 'Proteomics: advances in biomarker discovery' and 'Molecular Farming - plant biologicals'.

Elispot technology meeting: call for abstracts

Dr Claire Morgan — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:28:00 +0000

“ELISPOT technology: Newer Tricks” will cover all aspects of the assay development from initial cell stimulation to analyzing spot formation. Dr Sefina Arif (Meeting Chair). The deadline for abstract submissions is March 10th and early (reduced rate) registration ends on April 20th.

Leaving the laboratory for business- who wants to be a CEO?

Dr Gail Whiting — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:00:00 +0000

Professor Alan Barrell raises some of the issues for those keen to spin out their research and head a new company.