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COVID-19 real-time PCR test kit manufacturing facility

COVID-19 real-time PCR test kit manufacturing facility The global coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented working situations, with unique demands placed on supply chains and the manufacturing industry. In response to this, we have completely transformed our laboratory space over the past three months. Our COVID-19 real-time PCR test kit manufacturing facility has been developed and successfully proven for real-time PCR test kit manufacture to detect the novel coronavirus. We shipped over 250,000 vials in the first 6 weeks of production.…

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Labs shut down? We’re here to support you through COVID-19

Our labs remain open and functional. Remote access microscopy is available now for you to continue your R&D from your home office. We recognise that this is a difficult time for everybody, and that we are all affected by the global situation in some way. Above all, safety is our first priority. As such, all face-to-face meetings at EM Analytical have been cancelled until further notice. Where possible, our staff are working from home, and our lab staff are operating…

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Advanced Microscopy Workshop

Many thanks to all who came to our Advanced Microscopy Workshop in collaboration with Aurox, Photon Lines, and StreamBio. We had some great talks covering a wide range of disciplines and applications, from super-resolution down to 20nm for nuclear pore imaging, to advanced microscopy for drug discovery from the Medicines Discovery Catapult. There were four microscopes set up in the conference centre, where we had some really interesting in-depth demos of their capabilities. It was great to chat through everyone’s applications…

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University student joins EM Analytical for a work experience placement

University student joins EM Analytical for a work experience placement We were delighted to welcome Karolina Baker for a week-long work experience placement at EM Analytical last month. Karolina is about to start her final year of a BSc Molecular Biology course at the University of Manchester, and wanted to gain some experience of working in a commercial lab. From day one, Karolina was keen to get stuck in. She got involved with all aspects of the wide variety of…

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Launch of the Medicines Discovery Catapult at Alderley Park

On January 18th, the Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) was officially launched at Alderley Park. Setup to understand the challenges for UK drug discovery, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the MDC has a brand new, state-of-the-art laboratory on the prestigious Alderley Park site. During the launch event, an exhibition allowed a selection of on-site companies as well as some external companies to showcase how they support the drug discovery community. EM Analytical attended with a booth and…

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Grand Opening of EM Analytical

EM Analytical was officially opened on the 4th of October 2017 during an open day and conference jointly hosted by the BioHub at Alderley Park. Mike Blackburn, OBE, Chairman of Greater Manchester LEP, attended and said: “This new business epitomises the vision we had for Alderley Park four years ago – it’s connected, collaborative and innovative.” The conference comprised of academic talks ranging from chemical analysis, surface treatment and large area imaging, given by experts in their field from as…

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