Software

Optibrium, a developer of software and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for drug discovery, recently announced the promotion of Dr Tamsin Mansley to President of its new subsidiary to lead its US-based team and business operations. DDW’s Megan Thomas spoke with Dr Mansley to learn more about what she considers the role of AI in drug […]

This paid-for advertorial by Benchling appeared in the DDW ebook – AI in drug discovery: How technology is driving innovation. By Ashoka Rajendra, Head of Development & Manufacturing Products at Benchling Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emblematic of the new era of modern biotech — data-driven, collaborative and ultimately, faster than ever. From discovery, to lead […]

Life sciences company PerkinElmer is exhibiting at the Bio-IT World Conference and Expo this week ( 3-5 May) in Boston US.   The company is exhibiting a range of solutions that can help researchers in labs make well-informed, data-driven decision on therapeutic candidates by using cloud-based informatics solutions and strategic IT services.  The company is showcasing […]

Formedix, a provider of clinical trial software solutions, has launched the Formedix ryze Community to provide customers with a location to collaborate, expand their knowledge and share information.  What does the platform do?  Through a range of tools, the ryze Community will support the pharmaceutical industry to streamline and enhance clinical trial set-up and build. The new platform includes a […]

PerkinElmer has launched the PKeye Workflow Monitor, a cloud-based platform enabling laboratory personnel to remotely manage and monitor PerkinElmer instruments and workflows in real-time.  The PKeye Workflow Monitor informs users of the start, stop and completion of operations. It can also notify users if manual intervention is needed, such as the replenishment of tips or need to refill reagents. […]

Global life sciences software company IDBS has acquired biopharmaceutical manufacturing data management and analytics software developer Skyland Analytics, in a move that will create the first BioPharma Lifecycle Management (BPLM) offering that supports therapies from early development through commercial manufacturing.   Context  More than half of biopharma organisations1 have process data and knowledge on paper, spreadsheets and disparate systems, […]

Brooks Life Sciences Services and Products businesses has been rebranded under a new identity – Azenta Life Sciences. Azenta will bring together Brooks’ existing portfolio of life sciences products and services to deliver integrated sample exploration and management solutions. DDW’s Megan Thomas caught up with Linda De Jesus, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Azenta Life […]

Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) has released a free, full featured, standalone software tool: CDD Visualization. It is a browser-based application that allows scientists to visualise data and generate publication-ready graphs and plots.  If researchers are willing to share their data with the community, CDD hosts it for free. CDD Public data has been mirrored in PubChem for […]

UPM Biomedicals has entered into an agreement with PerkinElmer to act as a distributor of the UPM GrowDex and GrowDase range of products. This new collaboration will offer researchers a complete solution for high throughput screening (HTS) of 3D cell cultures in early drug discovery, combining PerkinElmer’s cell imaging and automation solutions and knowledge with UPM’s animal-free 3D reagent […]

PerkinElmer has launched Signals Image Artist software, an image analysis and management platform for drug discovery research. The new offering is designed to help scientists accurately process and analyse their high-content screening (HCS) and cellular imaging data in a matter of hours, versus days or weeks, so they can make more informed decisions faster. The Signals Image Artist offering […]