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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0000 The Novo Nordisk Foundation has set up a new centre focused on genomics to help accelerate efforts to mine genetic data for insights into disease mechanisms and potentially design new treatments. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/biopharma-news/novo-nordisk-foundation-and-harvard-and-MIT-launch-research-center-for-genomics/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/biopharma-news/novo-nordisk-foundation-and-harvard-and-MIT-launch-research-center-for-genomics/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Genomics.png A former Lighthouse Lab at the Charnwood Campus was officially opened by Jane Hunt MP last Friday (10 September) having been acquired by the global whole genome sequencing company, Dante Labs. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/covid-19-pharma-news/dante-labs-acquires-former-lighthouse-lab/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/covid-19-pharma-news/dante-labs-acquires-former-lighthouse-lab/ Tue, 14 Sep 2021 08:40:00 -0000 DanteLabsCharnwoodCampusGrandOpening(2).jpeg Dante Labs has taken on a former Lighthouse Lab at the Charnwood Campus in Loughborough. The Charnwood lab will be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will deliver Covid-19 RT-PCR testing and clinical whole genome sequencing at scale. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/covid-19-pharma-news/dante-labs-to-deliver-covid-19-testing-and-genome-sequencing/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/covid-19-pharma-news/dante-labs-to-deliver-covid-19-testing-and-genome-sequencing/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 13:16:55 -0000 Covid David Brown David Brown, Science and Program director at Qatar Precision Medicine Institute, discusses how blockchain technology is the answer to the healthcare industry’s challenges with storing genomic data. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/latest-pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-blockchain-is-revolutionising-genomic-data-storage-and-p/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/latest-pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-blockchain-is-revolutionising-genomic-data-storage-and-p/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 09:20:00 -0000 Blockchain The UK government has signed a partnership with vaccine manufacturer CureVac in order to rapidly develop new vaccines for Covid-19 variants. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/covid-19-pharma-news/uk-signs-partnership-with-curevac/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/covid-19-pharma-news/uk-signs-partnership-with-curevac/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:35:00 -0000 Covid-19 A new company has launched with the aim of developing a blood test for early-stage cancer and minimal residue disease. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/new-company-launches-to-improve-cancer-detection/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/new-company-launches-to-improve-cancer-detection/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:40:00 -0000 DNA Researchers are to launch a major study into the genetics of severely ill patients with Covid-19, in the hope of understanding why the virus affects certain people more than others. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/genetic-study/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/genetic-study/ Wed, 13 May 2020 07:55:00 -0000 Genomics The UK government has highlighted its efforts in genomics and clinical trials in in recently published Life Sciences Industrial Strategy update. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/life-sciences-industrial-strategy-update/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/life-sciences-industrial-strategy-update/ Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:05:00 -0000 Update Ramya Sriram Ramya Sriram, digital content manager at Kolabtree explains how advances in big data are enabling genomics to thrive in pharma. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-data-science-is-driving-genomics-and-pharma/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-data-science-is-driving-genomics-and-pharma/ Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:45:00 -0000 Big Data Ian Bolland The Department for International Trade has published a 15-page document to invite investors to ‘take a closer look’ at the UK life sciences sector. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/uk-government-highlights-strengths-of-medicines-manufacturin/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/uk-government-highlights-strengths-of-medicines-manufacturin/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:27:46 -0000 trade dept.jpg Ian Bolland Ian Bolland speaks to Dr Chee Yang Chen, CEO of biotech Carta Biosciences, to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) can reverse ageing, issues surrounding drug discovery, and the pressure put on healthcare systems because of care for the elderly. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/is-ai-the-key-to-reversing-ageing/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/is-ai-the-key-to-reversing-ageing/ Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000 Reverse Ageing Ian Bolland Ian Bolland speaks to Dr Steve Gardner from AI-powered drug discovery player PrecisionLife, formerly Row Analytics, to talk about the company’s rebrand, its AI platform and the projects it’s involved in. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/how-precisionlife/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/how-precisionlife/ Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:30:32 -0000 Precision drugs A new ‘game-changing’ DNA test on the NHS is said to be able to rapidly diagnose rare diseases for critically ill babes and children. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/dna-test-t/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/dna-test-t/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000 Gene Technology Daniel Streetman Daniel Streetman from Wolters Kluwer discusses the potential for pharmacogenomics to transform prescribed drugs and reduce instances of adverse drug reactions. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/can-connected-healthcare-lead-to-better-patient-outcomes/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/can-connected-healthcare-lead-to-better-patient-outcomes/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 09:30:00 -0000 Connected health Manchester’s health innovation campus, Citylabs, is set for further expansion following high as it continues to grow its presence as an international hub for genomics and precision medicine. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/manchester-bids-to-grow-genomics-and-precision-medicine-hub-/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/manchester-bids-to-grow-genomics-and-precision-medicine-hub-/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0000 genomics Rachel Pugh The world’s leading practitioners in genomics are now shaping a community of experts in Manchester. Health writer and Guardian contributor, Rachel Pugh, investigates the opportunities for local patients and international investors alike. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-manchester-is-leading-the-world-in-a-new-era-of-genomics/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-manchester-is-leading-the-world-in-a-new-era-of-genomics/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:00:00 -0000 Genomics Companies involved in whole genome sequencing to help analyse cancer can now apply for a share of £5.4 million thanks to a new government initiative. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/funding-for-genome-sequencing-hopes-to-revolutionise-cancer-/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/funding-for-genome-sequencing-hopes-to-revolutionise-cancer-/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 09:40:00 -0000 genome sequencing The UK is to lead a £200 million genomics project in collaboration with four pharmaceutical companies in what’s being described as one of most ambitious programmes ever undertaken. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/uk-launches-world-s-largest-genome-project/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/uk-launches-world-s-largest-genome-project/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 09:05:23 -0000 Genomics Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève (HUG) has announced it will become the first European university hospital to use IBM Watson Health’s precision oncology offering. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/hug-to-use-ibm-watson-s-genomics-tool-for-oncologists/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/hug-to-use-ibm-watson-s-genomics-tool-for-oncologists/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 07:48:52 -0000 genomics1.jpg Genomics start-ups will be able to apply for funding, gain access to next-generation technologies, and receive business guidance thanks to a new accelerator based in Cambridge. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/us-genomics-accelerator-expands-to-cambridge/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/us-genomics-accelerator-expands-to-cambridge/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 11:15:00 -0000 Genomics Major pharma company GSK has announced a five-year collaboration with the University of California to establish a new laboratory which will use CRISPR technologies to help accelerate the discovery of new medicines. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/gsk-to-develop-new-crispr-research-centre-with-university-of/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/gsk-to-develop-new-crispr-research-centre-with-university-of/ Mon, 17 Jun 2019 11:10:00 -0000 CRISPR Austin Winder Austin Winder, contributing author for LOC Scientific, looks at how automation could benefit drug research and development. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-lab-automation-is-helping-drug-research/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/how-lab-automation-is-helping-drug-research/ Wed, 03 Apr 2019 09:33:15 -0000 Lab automation The government has announced a new National Genomic Healthcare Strategy to make the UK a world leader in preventing, diagnosing and treating people with rare diseases. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/government-announces-new-genomics-strategy-on-rare-disease-d/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/government-announces-new-genomics-strategy-on-rare-disease-d/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:55:00 -0000 Genomics Ian Bolland The Topol Review has been launched outlining a vision of a digital future for the NHS using the latest technologies across the themes of genomics, digital medicine, and AI and robotics. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/recommendations-for-genomics-made-in-topol-review/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/recommendations-for-genomics-made-in-topol-review/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 11:20:00 -0000 Genomics Ian Bolland Assistant editor Ian Bolland explains how a genomics-based personalised risk assessment is aiming to improve screening programmes for breast cancer. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/md-m-west/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/md-m-west/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:25:00 -0000 DNA analysis Healthtech company Sophia Genetics has announced it has raised $77 million to help accelerate its technologies into data-driven medicine. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/sophia-genetics-raises-77m-to-accelerate-data-driven-medicin/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/sophia-genetics-raises-77m-to-accelerate-data-driven-medicin/ Fri, 04 Jan 2019 14:10:00 -0000 Genomics Researchers in the US have discovered a new way to identify disease causing pathogens - by using a computing method to block spam messages. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/researchers-use-spam-filters-to-identify-diseases/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/researchers-use-spam-filters-to-identify-diseases/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:00:00 -0000 Spam Email To celebrate the announcement of the Second Life Sciences Sector Deal, healthcare company IQVIA welcomed the UK’s minister for Trade and Export Promotion, baroness Rona Fairhead to its London office, earlier this week. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/iqvia-welcomes-uk-minister-to-celebrate-sector-deal_1/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/iqvia-welcomes-uk-minister-to-celebrate-sector-deal_1/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:15:00 -0000 Life sciences The second Life Sciences Sector Deal will include a £46 million investment package as part of a collaboration with healthcare company IQVIA, the government has announced. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/iqvia-launches-multimillion/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharma-manufacturing-news/iqvia-launches-multimillion/ Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:10:00 -0000 Genomes Frank Austin Nothaft According to Frank Austin Nothaft, GTM lead for Genomics, Databricks, a unified approach to big data is the best way to get the most value. Here, he tells us more. https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/why-a-unified-approach-to-big-data-is-key/ https://www.epmmagazine.com/pharmaceutical-industry-insights/why-a-unified-approach-to-big-data-is-key/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:30:00 -0000 Big data (2).jpg