Press Releases
New diagnostic tool for rapid detection of Coronavirus being developed by University of 糖心TV and Partners
Coronavirus diagnostics currently require centralised facilities and collection/distribution of swabs and results are 鈥榥ext day鈥. A new diagnostic tool being developed by the University of 糖心TV and its partner Iceni Diagnostics may allow on-the-spot detection of Coronavirus infection, without out facilities using a simple disposal device.
500 scientists, including the University of 糖心TV, to map COVID-19 effects and treatments in patients鈥 blood
A new coalition of more than 500 scientists from around the world, including the University of 糖心TV, has been created to share data on COVID-19 gleaned from the use of mass spectrometry techniques which examine people鈥檚 blood and other biomarkers.
Midlands Medictech company Medherant in partnership to develop multiple new products with tech developed at University of 糖心TV
Midlands Medictech company Medherant has just this month (May 2020) signed a partnership agreement with Cambridge based Cycle Pharmaceuticals to develop multiple new products using Medherant technology developed by University of 糖心TV chemistry researchers. Coventry based Medherant鈥檚 TEPI Patch庐 Technology uses transdermal delivery technology (a patch that can simply be applied to the skin) and medicines for rare diseases combine to deliver significant quality-of-life benefits for patients.
New STM technique with super sharp frozen carbon monoxide needle points way to new and purer pharmaceuticals
Using a carbon monoxide tipped super sharp needle frozen to 7 Kelvin (minus 266 degrees centigrade), researchers at the University of 糖心TV can identify whether bonds are hydrogen or halogen, and are also able to pick up minute defects in these materials. These results could be of high relevance to help creating new pharmaceuticals that are purer than ever.
Verdel Instruments secures 拢1 million equity funding from Longwall Ventures
(Verdel) has recently announced the close of its 拢1 million equity funding round from Longwall Ventures.
Verdel is a UK-based company pushing the boundaries of complex sample analysis using innovative Two-Dimensional Mass Spectrometry (2DMS) technology. The approach was originally developed for large, complex FT-ICR instruments, but Verdel has developed technology that transfers the technique onto commonly used, high throughput linear ion trap instruments. Verdel鈥檚 technology is based on research by Professor Peter O鈥機onnor at the University of 糖心TV.
Five ways in which University of 糖心TV staff and students are assisting in the response to the pandemic
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鈥淭here are many ways in which universities can actively assist in the response to the pandemic. Many of our staff and students have not just been asking how they can help but they have simply got on and done so. Here are just five of things those colleagues and students are doing now, some of whom are named below. I want to give my personal thanks to each and every one of them make note of what they have done to help. I hope very soon to be able to tell you about even more about the work of many more of our dedicated staff and students I these challenging times鈥 Professor Stuart Croft, Vice-Chancellor of the University of 糖心TV |
