Entries by Maren Kühr

ERS Genomics with new CEO

Dublin-based ERS Genomics Ltd appointed John E Milad as CEO in the middle of May. He took over from Erik Rhodes, CEO for the last eight years.

Single-Use Simplicity under control

Single-use bioreactor technology offers a set of benefits compared to common glass or stainless-steel vessels, including reduced downtime between runs, minimal cleaning effort, or decreased cross-contamination risk. In that regard, BioBLU® Single-Use Bioreactors combine the benefits of single-use bioreactor technology with the reliable performance of conventional glass or stainless-steel bioreactors. Furthermore, using them together with a powerful bioprocess controller like the BioFlo® 320 enables precise cell culture parameter control and seamless process transition to up to 40 L of working volume.

Reinforcement for Supervisory Board

Dr Trevor Hawkins, entrepreneur, scientist, and leader with experience in global healthcare companies, has joined the Supervisory Board of Polish molecular diagnostic company Genomtec S.A.

Curious2024 – Future Insight Conference

From July 10th to 11th, the multidisciplinary Curious2024 – Future Insight™️ Conference is bringing together some of the world’s brightest scientists, including several Nobel laureates, and the most accomplished innovators to present their work and explore the future of science and technology, solving the challenges of today and enabling the dreams of a better tomorrow.

Faron Pharmaceuticals with Interim CFO

Finnish Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announces the appointment of Yrjö Wichmann as Interim Chief Financial Officer. He took over the role in mid-April because his predecessor James O’Brien is leaving Faron to take up another job opportunity outside the company.

Biology as Software

At a recent event researcher and founder of Bit.bio, Prof. Mark Kotter, Babraham Research Campus in Cambridge/UK, was asked what healthcare looks like in 2050. He gave a twofold answer, that it will be driven by data, but also will be personalised. Mark Kotter elaborates here in more detail what is needed to unlock a healthcare of tomorrow.