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Leica announces scientific forum
events in Heidelberg, the UK and France
Leica has announced the venues and dates for its lecture series, the
Leica Scientific Forum — Advances in Life Sciences, with an expanded
series of lectures in Heidelberg and scientific centres in France
and the UK that will be held from July to December 2008. 26 June
2008
Definiens unveils new laboratory
and medical image analysis platform
Definiens has introduced a new multi-dimensional image analysis
platform, the Definiens XD. Software applications built on the
platform extract previously unattainable levels of volumetric and
morphological intelligence from digital data. 26 June 2008
iSOFT wins Moscow lab system
contract
IBA Health Group company iSOFT has won a contract for its LabCentre
laboratory information system with Gemotest, a Moscow-based private
laboratory group. 26 June 2008
New data strengthens case to
replace animals in lab tests with microdosing
The European Union Microdose AMS Partnership Programme (EUMAPP)
consortium has presented preliminary results from a 30-month
project. Early indications are that microdosing can provide valuable
human data at the earliest stages of exploratory clinical
development. 24 June 2008
Multidetector CT scan can detect
dissolved drugs
The smuggling of dissolved drugs, especially cocaine, in bottled
liquids can be decreased with the use of multidetector CT according
to a recent study conducted at Bern University. 3 June 2008
vision4health acquires Molis lab system
from Sysmex
Swiss diagnostics software company vision4health has acquired the Molis
laboratory information system division from the Japanese Sysmex Group.
Breakthrough in cell-based assay
development
US company MaxCyte has introduced the ITF Inline Transfection
System, a validated platform for preparative transfection, based on
unique flow electroporation technology. The system enables rapid and
efficient transfection of any kind of cell or cell line with any
molecule. 29 April 2008
Varian acquires x-ray
crystallography company Oxford Diffraction
Varian, Inc. has taken over UK company Oxford Diffraction Ltd, for
about US$37m, strengthening its portfolio of information-rich
detection products. 8 April 2008
Dual microscope cameras simplify
capture of rapid cellular event
Nikon’s new Ti Series of inverted microscopes can capture images at
two wavelengths simultaneously using dual cameras, making it simpler
to observe dynamic cellular events. 31 March 2008
New radiation monitor from
Southern Scientific
The Inspector EXP+ is a new, low-cost, hand-held radiation detector
from Southern Scientific that has an external probe, LCD digital
readout and provides audible indication of each count detected. 17
March 2008
Montpellier Rio Imaging lab
selects Definiens for high throughput image analysis. 6 March
2008
Leica Microsystems expands
electron microscopy business
Leica Microsystems (Wetzlar) has taken over Bal-Tec AG of
Liechtenstein, a producer of instruments for sample preparation in
scanning electron microscopy. 29 February 2008
Nonlinear Dynamics and UVP sign
image analysis software distribution agreement
The agreement covers the promotion and supply of Nonlinear’s
SameSpots image analysis software through UVP’s direct sales force
and worldwide distributor network.18 February 2008
iSOFT expands in Russian lab
systems market
iSOFT Deutschland has strengthened its position in Russia with a
partnership agreement with Moscow-based company ML Park to
distribute and support iSOFT's laboratory information system (LIS)
LabCentre. 15 February 2008
Axon Lab to distribute iSOFT lab
system in Switzerland
German company Axon Lab AG, a service provider for diagnostics and
molecular biology in Austria, Germany and Switzerland has become a
distribution partner for iSOFT's laboratory solution, LabCentre. 4
February 2008
WaferGen develops SmartChip
real-time PCR system and oncology gene panel assays
WaferGen Biosystems has completed development of its whole genome,
high throughput gene expression real-time polymerase chain reaction
platform. 29 January
Cepheid launches GeneXpert
molecular diagnostic system
Cepheid has begun shipment of its next generation GeneXpert
self-contained automated molecular analysis system. It automates and
integrates DNA testing and can test 60 targets in a single
cartridge. 16 January
Siemens introduces MicroScan
WalkAway plus automated diagnostic systems
Siemens Medical Solutions Diagnostics has introduced the MicroScan
WalkAway plus Systems for mid- and high-volume clinical diagnostic
microbiology laboratories. They offer simultaneous automation of
overnight, rapid and specialty panels that test for both gram
negative and gram positive bacteria. 16 January
FEI joins with FOM to develop
single-atom imaging
FEI Company, a leading developer of electron microscopes, and
the Netherlands-based Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter
(FOM), have announced a joint nanotechnology research project to
develop a new generation of microscopes. 10 January
Visage Imaging introduces new
version of 3D/4D visualisation software
The software framework, amira, visualizes, manipulates, and analyzes
complex 3D and 4D data sets in biomedical research. 21 November
Stem Cell Sciences wins EU funding
for drug discovery from neural stem cells
Stem Cell Sciences is to lead an EU-funded, multinational
drug-screening project, called NEUROscreen, using Stem Cell
Sciences’ proprietary neural stem (NS) cell technology. 16 October
iSOFT launches laboratory
reporting application
iSOFT has introduced a new reporting tool for its laboratory
information systems from its business intelligence partner FMI
Business Solutions Group. 5 October
Bionas signs service contract with
Solvay Pharmaceuticals
Bionas GmbH, a specialist in in-vitro profiling of cellular
metabolic activity, has signed a service contract with German firm
Solvay Pharmaceuticals GmbH for the metabolic profiling of obesity
drug candidates. 3 October 2007
Gene sequencing identifies virus
as possible cause of honeybee catastrophe
Researchers at Columbia University, in collaboration with 454 Life
Sciences, a Roche company, have identified a virus implicated in the
deaths of millions of honeybee colonies using the company's genome
sequencer system. 1 October 2007
New spectrometer method analyses
substances on surfaces of any kind
A new and simple method of adapting a mass spectrometer enables it
to analyse substances on any surface, including living tissue,
rapidly and with no special sample preparation. 28 September
Nikon BioStation combines
incubator and inverted microscope in one unit
An integrated ‘hands-off’ system for managing, observing and
recording the growth of cells in culture has been launched by Nikon
Instruments. 17 August 2007
Definiens launches new image
intelligence suite for life science image analysis
The wealth of image information gathered in the various phases of
the drug development process can now be integrated across and
exchanged within the entire organization. 31 July 2007
 Nikon
unveils Coolscope II microscope
Nikon Instruments has launched the Coolscope II, the latest version
of its eye-piece-less microscope with digital camera and web server
capabilities. 30 May 2007
 Leica
introduces clinical microscope with LED illumination
The new version of the DM1000 series incorporates long-lasting LED
illumination, which provides colour-neutral illumination and rarely needs
lamp replacement. 16 May 2007
Nanosys and Bruker Daltonics collaborate
in technology for fast analysis of small molecules. 21 March 2007
iSOFT Germany to provide laboratory
systems to Dr Reising-Ackermann labs. 1 March 2007
BioLED lab-on-chip technology to be
demonstrated at Imperial College, London
A demonstration version of the BioLED Lab On A Chip platform combining
microfluidics, organic semiconductor diodes and photodetectors will be
presented to a selected audience. 21 February 2007
Tecan and Applied Biosystems develop
automated analyser for forensic DNA. 21 February 2007
Definiens unveils development strategy for
4D image analysis software for cell biology
Definiens AG, has announced its development strategy for its high-content
cell biology image analysis application, Definiens Cellenger. Definiens
Cellenger creates much deeper insights into image data, while providing a
flexible environment to accelerate the drug development process. 25 Jan 2007
Nikon to distribute Aperio digital
pathology products in Europe
Nikon Instruments Europe will distribute the full line of Aperio
Technologies' ScanScope slide-scanning systems and Spectrum digital
pathology information management software to the clinical market. 25 Jan
2007
Collaboration to develop microscopy image
analysis software
The Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG)
and Transinsight GmbH have entered into a three-year collaboration to
develop knowledge-based image analysis software. 4 Jan 2007
German Future Award for inventor of
ground-breaking STED microscope. 11 Dec 2006
Deutsch
NuGEN launches Ovation whole blood
solution and RNA amplification system. 7 Dec 2006
 BIOIDENT
unveils lab-on-a-chip prototype with integrated optical readout
BIOIDENT’s revolutionary PhotonicLab Platform enables cost-effective
disposable lab-on-a-chip solutions that eliminate the need for expensive,
bulky readout systems and provide immediate test results with significant
cost savings. 7 Dec 2006
DMetrix, Inc. and Definiens AG sign
partnership to develop automated digital pathology system. 1 Dec 2006
Nikon launches NIS Elements v2.3 for
microscope image capture and analysis. 30 Nov 2006
One million base pairs of Neandertal DNA
sequenced
A project has analysed approximately one million base pairs of nuclear
Neandertal DNA from a 38,000-year-old Croatian fossil. 22 Nov 2006
Viscotek releases new dynamic light
scattering software for chemical characterisation. 21 Nov 2006
 Mouse
colon photomicrograph wins Nikon’s Small World competition
Nikon’s Small World competition has been won by Dr. Paul Appleton, from the
University of Dundee for images produced from his research into the
development of colon cancer.
 Bruker
and Isis Pharmaceuticals introduce cultureless microorganism sensor to
Europe
Bruker Daltonics and Isis Pharmaceuticals have introduced the Ibis T5000
automated biosensor system that enables the analysis of viruses, bacteria
and fungi without any microbial culturing or genome sequencing steps. 9 Oct
2006
 Leica
microsystems launches networked imaging solution for histopathologists
The Leica DMD108 offers an innovative solution for histopathologists that
increases physical comfort, significantly speeds daily workflow without
changing processes, and provides an easy-to-use network solution for sharing
data. 9 Oct 2006 iSOFT wins four lab
system support contracts worth £2.7m
iSOFT has won two contracts in Scotland and two in England for support and
maintenance of its laboratory information systems. 8 Oct 2006
Cytori Therapeutics achieves US clearance
for cell concentration system
The Celution cell concentration system has received US FDA clearance as a
cell saver device for medical use. 5 Oct 2006
iSOFT software reduces unnecessary pathology tests
A new software application from iSOFT has the potential to save UK hospitals
around £100,000 a year by preventing unnecessary blood tests. 2 Oct 2006
Bionas and Primacyt to cooperate on cell-based assay for predicting liver
toxicity
Bionas and PRIMACYT have entered into a cooperation aimed at the development
of a cell-based assay using primary human hepatocytes for prediction of
hepatotoxic effects in response to test compounds. 2 Oct 2006
Design award for Oxford Instruments'
benchtop analyser
Oxford Instruments’ new MQC benchtop NMR analyser has received an Instrument
Business Outlook (IBO) Industrial Design Award for innovation and
distinction in analytical and life science instrumentation. 2 Oct 2006
BD Biosciences releases flow cytometry
system for in vitro diagnostics use. 27 Sept 2006
Molecular Devices introduces new benchtop reader for kinetic cell-based
assays. 26 Sept 2006
Manchester Bioimaging Facility orders
three Nikon confocal microscope systems. 22 Sept 2006
PerkinElmer acquires Avalon Instruments
for Raman spectroscopy products. 12 September 2006
ETH Zurich adopts VisEn's fluorescence
molecular tomography system for molecular imaging.
30 August 2006 Chip-based cell
monitoring system for preclinical pharmacological studies
Bionas GmbH has launched a device for in vitro profiling of the metabolic
activity of cells. The Bionas 2500 measures multiple metabolic parameters
simultaneously using sensor chips that give continuous readout and allow
online monitoring. 28 August 2006
Deutsch
Paris University to study medical
applications of NanoArrayer
The Université Pierre & Marie Curie (UPMC) in
Paris is evaluating the BioForce Nanosciences NanoArrayer system. The
University will use the NanoArrayer to pattern proteins associated with cell
morphology establishment and migration. 24 August 2006
Respironics carbon dioxide sensors to be
used in Sartorius disposable bioreactors. 22 August 2006
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