About us
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest independent funder of oncology research, with an annual R&D spend of over £400 million, and a network of over 4,000 researchers at 90 institutions across the UK and beyond.
Sandwich, UK — 13 October 2026: Discovery Park, Kent’s business park for science and technology companies, today welcomed two climate-tech companies to its innovation campus. Anthera Remediation Technologies, tackling 'forever chemicals' in water and soil, and Colliding Materials, building plastic compounding technology for sustainable energy systems, have now moved into new laboratory spaces in Sandwich, Kent.
Join scientists from leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic organizations as they share how they are applying Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) human-relevant models to improve decision-making across research and development.
The program includes a dedicated OOC Masterclass, designed to help attendees understand the technology, explore practical applications and learn how others are successfully implementing these approaches.
Turning Insight into Impact
BioInfect brings together experts from across research, biotech, pharma, healthcare, clinical practice and policy to explore one of the most significant challenges facing global health: antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Through expert insight, industry perspectives and valuable networking opportunities, the conference provides a forum for collaboration, knowledge sharing and action.
Great science deserves great communication. We’re looking for an experienced life science comms and content creator and strategist to join our team while our Head of Creative is on maternity leave.
Read the full role profile for more information about the job and what we’re looking for.
About us
With plenty happening across the life sciences sector, there’s always an opportunity to keep learning, build new skills and stay connected. We’ve brought together our latest learning opportunities, designed to support professionals at every career stage, alongside our popular in-house training, offering practical and relevant learning tailored to the needs of teams across academia and industry.
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Upcoming Featured Opportunities
The fifth edition of o2h Technology’s Tech Kickstarter Competition has been launched.
The contest has been helping seed and early-stage companies to accelerate their digital progress by transforming innovative ideas into market-ready products, using agentic AI, MVP development, web and mobile applications, and intelligent automation.
About the job
We have a vacancy for a Senior Scientist in cell biology with immunology experience. This is a great opportunity for a talented and passionate cell biologist to have an influential role in drug discovery projects at a well-respected integrated medicines research CRO on the outskirts of Cambridge, in Pampisford. This is a maternity cover opportunity for up to twelve months in the first instance which may develop into a permanent role in the future.
