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Exeter, United Kingdom

‘The science of business growth’ – Vacye (ph. vay-see) Associates provides independent non-executive direction and guidance to start-up and to established and developing businesses within the life science and related sectors. Knowledge and practical experience available covers many of those areas that are essential to ensuring that a company’s scientific, technical and commercial growth and development is well-planned, robust, and sustainable, namely: strategic and business development;… Show more ‘The science of business growth’ – Vacye (ph. vay-see) Associates provides independent non-executive direction and guidance to start-up and to established and developing businesses within the life science and related sectors. Knowledge and practical experience available covers many of those areas that are essential to ensuring that a company’s scientific, technical and commercial growth and development is well-planned, robust, and sustainable, namely: strategic and business development; structural review and optimisation; business and functional organisation; operational and financial planning; quality management and accreditation; competitive landscaping and marketing; scientific and technological management; due diligence procedures and processes; mergers, acquisitions, and disposal; post-merger/acquisition integration and management. Show less

Innovation, Impact, And Business

The University of Exeter is a scientific hub for the region, open for collaboration, service work, facilities, consultancy and trialling interventions. Whether examining genetic pathways, creating diagnostic tools, performing health economics, assessments on environmental risk, or undertaking clinical trials for drugs or medical devices, the University strives to develop more strategic partnerships for specific indications and technologies across a number of business sectors, from biotechnology… Show more The University of Exeter is a scientific hub for the region, open for collaboration, service work, facilities, consultancy and trialling interventions. Whether examining genetic pathways, creating diagnostic tools, performing health economics, assessments on environmental risk, or undertaking clinical trials for drugs or medical devices, the University strives to develop more strategic partnerships for specific indications and technologies across a number of business sectors, from biotechnology and public health, to nutraceuticals and sports performance, and food and drink.The Innovation, Impact, and Business (IIB) Group helps academics to engage with partners, build relationships with businesses, and take products to market. This is achieved by generating value, connecting partners, creating opportunities, and driving impact. Show less

Exeter, United Kingdom

The SETsquared Partnership is the enterprise collaboration between five leading research-intensive universities: Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey. Established in 2003 and funded by the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF), the Partnership is a focus for enterprise activity and new business creation.Whether it’s an entrepreneur with an idea or a very early stage, high-tech start-up company, SETsquared’s mission is to help turn an innovative spark into a thriving… Show more The SETsquared Partnership is the enterprise collaboration between five leading research-intensive universities: Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Southampton, and Surrey. Established in 2003 and funded by the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF), the Partnership is a focus for enterprise activity and new business creation.Whether it’s an entrepreneur with an idea or a very early stage, high-tech start-up company, SETsquared’s mission is to help turn an innovative spark into a thriving, commercial business.As well as business creation, SETsquared also has a role in embedding entrepreneurial thinking and behaviour within the Universities that we support. We do this at a number of levels - through a programme of student enterprise activity and also by supporting researchers and academics to realise the commercial and social impact of their research. Show less

Dartington, Devon, Uk

Bovey Tracey, Devon, Uk

The Bovey Pottery Leat is recognised as being part of our local industrial heritage, forming part of and contributing to our local environment, as well as being an amenity of value to many. Consequently we believe that the continued upkeep and maintenance of the Leat is a worthwhile endeavour. The purpose in forming the BPLA was as a catalyst to work with all relevant bodies, including Natural England (the owners of Yarner where the Leat now originates), the Dartmoor National Park Authority… Show more The Bovey Pottery Leat is recognised as being part of our local industrial heritage, forming part of and contributing to our local environment, as well as being an amenity of value to many. Consequently we believe that the continued upkeep and maintenance of the Leat is a worthwhile endeavour. The purpose in forming the BPLA was as a catalyst to work with all relevant bodies, including Natural England (the owners of Yarner where the Leat now originates), the Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) (the Leat runs through the Dartmoor National Park for much of its upper length), and all owners of land through which the upper reaches of the Leat either flows or which it abuts, in order to ensure that the integrity of the Leat is maintained along with a flow of water at a reasonable and modest level throughout the year. Show less

Runcorn, United Kingdom

SpheriTech specialises in polymer and particle design supporting a range of industries including peptide synthesis, oligonucleotide synthesis, biocatalysis, cell culture, tissue regeneration, wound dressings, and all aspects of chromatography. The Company also offers custom synthesis of small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides backed up with contract purification of any molecule, small or large.

Exeter, United Kingdom

The ExIST group was founded in June 2011 by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Exeter’s leading research and development organisations. The group has come together to showcase science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine in Exeter. We aim to represent and assist private sector innovation and, to date, the response has been extremely positive. The Steering Group for ExIST comprises representatives from some of the most high profile organisations and… Show more The ExIST group was founded in June 2011 by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce and Industry in association with Exeter’s leading research and development organisations. The group has come together to showcase science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine in Exeter. We aim to represent and assist private sector innovation and, to date, the response has been extremely positive. The Steering Group for ExIST comprises representatives from some of the most high profile organisations and innovative businesses in the area. Furthermore ExIST’s activities now incorporate Exeter’s City of Science initiative which strives to raise Exeter’s profile as an internationally renowned location and gateway for excellence in science, research and innovation.Our ultimate goal is to make Exeter an even better place to do business for Science and Technology companies and organisations. Further information is available at www.existexeter.co.uk. Show less

Exeter, United Kingdom

BioSystems Technology Ltd provides low cost, high-throughput, ethical solutions for researchers who require alternatives to animal testing. The Company provides non-mammalian systems that address scientific needs, while minimising the regulatory burden and ethical issues associated with the use of experimental mammals. The alternatives provided are cheaper, capable of increasing statistical power, and results can be obtained more quickly.

Exeter, United Kingdom

ISCA Diagnostics is a University of Exeter spin-out company specialising in point-of-care diagnostics for life-threatening fungal infections of humans. ISCA enables application of hybridoma technology and monoclonal antibodies to the medical sector, providing the healthcare profession with easy access to highly accurate diagnostic tests for human mycoses. ISCA is a company partner in an EU-funded five-year FP7 project MATHIAS developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for… Show more ISCA Diagnostics is a University of Exeter spin-out company specialising in point-of-care diagnostics for life-threatening fungal infections of humans. ISCA enables application of hybridoma technology and monoclonal antibodies to the medical sector, providing the healthcare profession with easy access to highly accurate diagnostic tests for human mycoses. ISCA is a company partner in an EU-funded five-year FP7 project MATHIAS developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for invasive pulmonary aspergillosis, a devastating disease of immunocompromised patients. ISCA's role in the development of humanized, F(ab), and scFv versions of its patented monoclonal antibody JF5, means that state-of-the-art molecular imaging of Aspergillus lung infections will be available in the hospital setting in the near future. Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Badrilla Ltd, founded in 2003, is an established life science company providing high quality products for the molecular cardiovascular researcher located within major pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic establishments worldwide. Badrilla assists researchers in combining its expertise of meticulous organic and protein chemistry with its knowledge of the post-translational modification of the proteins that coordinate cardiac excitation-contraction coupling, cardiac arrhythmia and hypertrophy… Show more Badrilla Ltd, founded in 2003, is an established life science company providing high quality products for the molecular cardiovascular researcher located within major pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic establishments worldwide. Badrilla assists researchers in combining its expertise of meticulous organic and protein chemistry with its knowledge of the post-translational modification of the proteins that coordinate cardiac excitation-contraction coupling, cardiac arrhythmia and hypertrophy, and the maladaptive response leading to heart failure, in order to produce research tools of the highest integrity and broadest application. Over the past ten years Badrilla products have helped to underpin key discoveries in cardiac biochemistry and the Company has garnered a wealth of published data from respected scientists worldwide. Working in concert with its Clients, Badrilla continues to develop new products and services which will both expand and strengthen its focussed position to mutual benefit. Show less

Exeter, United Kingdom

VIVA Bioscience - The Protein Degradation Company - is a dynamic research products company bringing specialised and innovative products to customers within the life science research community. The Company's focus area is protein degradation particularly that encompassing the fields of autophagy-, ubiquitin- and proteasome-related research.

Exeter, United Kingdom

Responsible for establishing the use of innovative technology and for the introduction of innovative products and services to the life science research products marketplace, with an enviable record of success. Membership of the Global Innovation Leadership Team involved providing strategic vision, direction, and scientific leadership for the Company on an international basis. As a member of the Global Management Team responsibility was assumed for matters relating to the commercial and… Show more Responsible for establishing the use of innovative technology and for the introduction of innovative products and services to the life science research products marketplace, with an enviable record of success. Membership of the Global Innovation Leadership Team involved providing strategic vision, direction, and scientific leadership for the Company on an international basis. As a member of the Global Management Team responsibility was assumed for matters relating to the commercial and scientific operations and management of ELS in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Show less

On 1st January 2004 the AFFINITI group of companies merged with Biomol Research Laboratories Inc., of Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA to form BIOMOL International LP, a global life science research products and services provider. The new company focussed on the life science research market with the merger providing greater critical mass within both the USA and Europe as well as an enhanced new product development capability. Particular responsibility was assumed for new product and service… Show more On 1st January 2004 the AFFINITI group of companies merged with Biomol Research Laboratories Inc., of Plymouth Meeting, PA, USA to form BIOMOL International LP, a global life science research products and services provider. The new company focussed on the life science research market with the merger providing greater critical mass within both the USA and Europe as well as an enhanced new product development capability. Particular responsibility was assumed for new product and service development and corporate strategic development. Show less

AFFINITI was involved in the research, development, manufacture and supply of a wide range of products for cell biological research as well as offering a range of specialist custom services. Particular responsibility was assumed for new product and service development and for custom service provision.

Identification and evaluation of new business opportunities in biotechnology for licensing, partnerships, acquisition and internal development. Supporting the strategic planning function of the group. Providing acquisition and related services to the individual businesses units comprising ICI BioProducts and Fine Chemicals.

Responsibilities included: growth, management and profitability of the Division of Molecular Bioscience; advising Board of latest scientific developments within the areas of peptide, protein and gene technology which might lead to new products and services; providing technical support to Sales and Marketing Division; identifying and exploiting opportunities for the use of peptide, protein and gene technology in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Assisting in preparation of… Show more Responsibilities included: growth, management and profitability of the Division of Molecular Bioscience; advising Board of latest scientific developments within the areas of peptide, protein and gene technology which might lead to new products and services; providing technical support to Sales and Marketing Division; identifying and exploiting opportunities for the use of peptide, protein and gene technology in research, diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Assisting in preparation of Company for acquisition and, subsequently, in post-acquisition management. Show less

Phd, Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Bsc, Chemistry