International Day of Women and Girls in Science
The right person to do the right job at the right time in each specific situation. This is a philosophy that allows a broad and representative range of skill and expertise to be combined into the best solution to a given problem. It is also a philosophy that chimes with the aims of the International Day […]
Antibiotic resistance and climate change
It would not be an understatement to say that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change each have the power in their own right to significantly disrupt life as we currently know and experience it. Together, their potential impact is likely to be magnified exponentially, in ways that are as yet not well understood and difficult […]
Fungal Diseases Awareness Week: Candida
The annual Fungal Diseases Awareness Week (18-22 September 2023) aims to highlight growing challenges, complexities, and the devastating impact of fungal diseases. We are currently working on a clinical trial protocol for the topical treatment of thrush caused by Candida albicans. Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), commonly known as candidal vaginitis, thrush, or a yeast infection, is most […]
Diagnosing infectious disease – a poster child for preventive medicine if we can make the numbers work
The ravages of infectious disease would no doubt have been a concept for many people in 1948, when the NHS was born in the aftermath of WWII. Penicillin had been discovered not long before and its reputation as a wonder drug had been cemented on the battlefields of WWII. The value of a cure for […]
Co-authors in PLOS Computational Biology
A lack of access to adequate and high-quality data often frustrates the efforts of researchers and clinicians working in the field of antimicrobial resistance. This includes both genomic data of the relevant microbe(s) of interest and data relating to its susceptibility to antimicrobial compounds. Proprietary requirements notwithstanding, access to insights from such data could feasibly […]
Meet us at BioWales in London 2023
We are delighted to be able to be part of MediWales’s annual #BioWalesLondon meeting from 9am to 6pm on Tuesday 14 March. BioWales in London is a showcase of Welsh life science and healthtech that also builds links with the broader UK life sciences community. From past experience, conversations started at BioWales meetings have sparked collaboration and innovation between […]
A look back at Biophys in Science in Parliament 2022
It’s the start of a brand new year and this always feels like an excellent time to reflect. 2022 was a busy and successful year for Biophys, which we are truly grateful for. One of our ongoing partnerships is with Science in Parliament. Founded in 1939, it’s The Parliamentary and Scientific Committee with a major focus for […]
Wearable diagnostics paving the way in Biotechnology
There’s an emerging trend in the healthcare industry with medical wearables. Wearable devices that monitor bio signals with high fidelity could be part of a healthy lifestyle. Much like devices used in hospitals, wearable diagnostics present positive disruption to biotechnology and the health care industry. Wearable healthcare technology consists of users wearing devices on their […]
Biotechnology Advances in Diabetes Diagnosis
World Diabetes Day is acknowledged on 14th November 2022 and according to Diabetes UK, someone is diagnosed with diabetes every two minutes. Like most diseases, early diagnosis can prevent medical emergencies and reduce the ongoing risk later in life. This month we’re exploring how biotechnology companies have made significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of […]
Understanding breast cancer and biotechnology
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK accounting for 15% of all new cancer cases, with around 56,000 new cases every year. Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells within the breast grow in an uncontrolled manner, which in turn can form tumours. Every October, people all over the world are raising funds […]
How diagnostics have been improved for Urologic conditions
September is Urology Awareness Month organised by The Urology Foundation which aims to raise awareness of urologic disease, raise vital funds to conduct important research and provide quality training to healthcare teams. Urology diseases affect areas of the body like kidneys, the bladder, prostate and the male reproductive system. Vital to our quality of life, urology diseases […]
How biotechnology can help the climate emergency
Biotechnology is thought to be one of the most important sectors that could help towards the global climate emergency, both in slowing down the impact humans and animals are having on the planet and in preparing us for a warmer world. We’d like to take a look at the areas in which biotechnology companies can […]