Thermo Scientific

Thermo Scientific
Thermo Scientific 4 Auld Bond Road Perth PH1 3FX
www.remel.com/Microbiology/
01738 636145
Description

Evolving to meet the challenges faced by today's microbiologists – combining three recognized names in microbiology with the industry-leading Thermo Scientific brand,to bring more expertise, more experience and more innovation to your laboratory.

Products & Services

Oxoid Microbiology Products:The Oxoid range of products for use in aseptic process simulations in the pharmaceutical industry includes Cold filterable Tryptone Soya Broth (cfTSB) and Cold filterable Vegetable Peptone Broth (VPB).Remel Microbiology Products: Remel is a world-class microbiology brand. As a trusted supplier of a broad range of high quality media and diagnostic products used in clinical, industrial, research, and academic laboratories, and backed by a team of service experts, we are dedicated to microbiology.TREK Diagnostic Systems: TREK Diagnostic Systems is a global brand & provider of microbiology solutions, including blood culture, microorganism identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing products.

Mylnefield Lipid Analysis

Mylnefield Lipid Analysis
James Hutton Limited, Invergowrie, Dundee, DD2 5DA
www.lipid.co.uk
0844 928 542
Description

Mylnefield Lipid Analysis was formed in October 1995 through an amalgamation between the Lipid Units of the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) and the University of St Andrews.Mylnefield Lipid Analysis is a world renowned lipid laboratory which is both FDA (GMP) and MHRA (GCP and GMP) approved.  Mylnefield Lipid Analysis was awarded first place in the 2016/2017 GOED Nutraceuticals Series of the American Oil Chemist Society Laboratory Proficiency Program, the worlds’ most extensive and respected collaborative proficiency testing programme for oil and fat related commodities.

Products & Services

Analyses ranging from single samples to small research projects.The comprehensive range of lipid expertise inlcudes. 

  • Omega - 3 fatty acids
  • GLA - containing oils (evening primrose, borage, blackcurrant) Other vegetable oils (e.g. rapeseed, sunflower, perilla) Genetically modified oils
  • Fish oils
  • Hydrogenated oils
  • CLA samples
  • Food samples
  • Blood samples
  • Trans fatty acids
  • Routine Services Offered:
  • Extraction of samples
  • Preparation of methyl esters and gas chromatography
  • Quantitation of GLA, EPA, DHA etc as mg/g oil
  • Acid value (free acid) Peroxide value
  • Anisidine value
  • Saponification value
  • Unsaponifiable matter content (total) and individual sterols and tocopherols
  • Mylnefi eld Lipid Analysis (Continued)
  • Stability Trials:
  • Trans determination
  • Triacylglycerol analysis
  • Phospholipid analysis
  • CLA analysis
  • Ether lipid analysis
  • Analysis of less common fatty acids (e.g. epoxy, cyclic)
  • Sq ualene
  • Miscellaneous standard tests e.g. specifi c gravity and moisture
Skills & Expertise
  • Independence from manufacturers, suppliers and purchasers
  • Established methods of analysis
  • Extensive experiences of GLA, fish and seed oils
  • Access to latest technology
  • Access to facilities for sophisticated analytical equipment e.g. GC-MS Quick turnaround of samples
  • Accreditation: ISO 9001:2000 and GLP
  • Facilities & Equipment
  • Gas chromatographs, HPLC, mass spectrometer etc. All analytical equipment is attached to computers for automatic data handling.
  • Stability storage and testing

James Hutton Institute Scientific Services

James Hutton Institute Scientific Services
James Hutton Institute Scientific Services Invergowrie Dundee DD2 5DA
www.huttonltd.com
01382 568568
01382 568501
Description

James Hutton Institute Scientific Services was established in 2015 and is the commercial subsidary of the James Hutton Institute.Primarily set up to market products, intellectual property and expertise, James Hutton Institute Scientific Services places particular emphasis on developing partnerships and forging strong relationships with customers. James Hutton Institute Scientific Services; acts as the gateway to a variety of skills unique within the UK biological, agricultural, and analytical research service, ranging from fundamental studies on genetics, molecular biology and physiology, through agronomy and pathology to glass house and field trials.  Our Aberdeen base gives access to a range of analytical services valuable to many industries including extraction, manufacturing and food and drink.  

Products & Services
  • Contract research and development (basic and ‘near-market’)
  • Plant Breeding of soft fruit, potatoes, cereals and brassicas
  • Plant health/plant diagnostics
  • Plant Biotechnology/molecular biology
  • Biological control
  • Environmental analysis
  • Lipid analysis
  • Scientific project management Contract negotiation
  • Consultancy
  • Provision of analytical services and diagnostics
  • Field trials (cultivars, pests, diseases, agrochemicals)
  • Identification, protection and management of intellectual property
  • Licensing of intellectual property
  • Soil and Water Science
  • Ecological Sciences
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
Skills & Expertise

As a technology transfer company, James Hutton Institute Scientific Services is able to market the scientific expertise and resources of the James Hutton Institute, and to promote it as a scientific centre of excellence. James Hutton Institute Scientific Services is 'officially recognised' by the Chemicals Regularity Directorate and can offer laboratory, glasshouse and field trials.James Hutton Institute Scientific Services recognises the necessity of marketing science and technology in wealth creation. Additionally, we place the utmost importance on meeting the demands and expectations of customers and sponsors.Facilities & Equipment James Hutton Institute Scientific Services has access to state of the art molecular biology, analytical chemistry and genetics laboratories at the James Hutton Institute, as well as extensive glasshouse, controlled environment and field facilities from its sites in Dundee and Aberdeen.

James Hutton Institute

James Hutton Institute
The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie Dundee Angus DD2 5DA
www.hutton.ac.uk
0344 9285428
0344 9285429
info@hutton.ac.uk
Description

The James Hutton Institute provides consultancy and advice on a range of environmental issues and hosts three popular field events for the soft fruit, cereal and potato industries each year to transfer scientific knowledge direct to the end user.The Institute also hosts a range of other open days, workshops and events for key stakeholders, policymakers and industry as well as scientific and industry conferences.James Hutton Ltd converts scientific knowledge, through innovation and industrial partnerships, into new and improved products and services. Its products are market leaders and are widely available to the UK public through food retailers.It also runs a highly accredited lipids service which analyses samples for the food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries, and a stable isotope analysis service for food and drink authenticity as well as forensics.Similarly, James Hutton Ltd offers consultancy and analytical services for research and commercial purposes. BioSS provides consultancy in biomathematics and statistics.

Skills & Expertise

Specialised skills include:

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Diagnostics
  • Bioremediation
  • Pathology
  • Geneflow studies
  • Vegetation analysis
  • Soil science
  • Biomathematics and statistical services
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 The James Hutton Institute has collaborations with universities and research institutes in more than 60 countries throughout the world.

Grain & Seed Analysis

Grain & Seed Analysis
Orchardbank Industrial Estate Forfar Tayside DD8 1TD
N/A
01307 468031
01307 468032
01307 468032
Description

Grain and Seed Analysis is the only, UKAS accredited, totally independent laboratory in Scotland, licensed for the testing of Barley, Wheat and Oats, for certification purposes.

Products & Services

GSA laboratory offers a wide range of laboratory tests that provide prac ti cal and reliable information on the quality of seed intended for malting, feed or sowing. Tests are made in carefully controlled conditions by trained analysts using internationally approved methods.

Skills & Expertise

A team of highly trained seed analysts in all aspects of seed technology.Facilities & EquipmentAll tests are carried out according to GSA In house Methods with guide lines taken from The International Seed Testing (ISTA) Rules 1999, using up to date laboratory equipment.

GenTech Propagation Ltd

GenTech Propagation Ltd
Gemini Crescent, Dundee Technology Park Dundee Dundee DD2 1SW
www.gentech.org.uk
01382 562644
Description

At GenTech we offer a full range of Micropropagation Services. Perhaps you want to introduce a new variety or revive an older diseased one. By utilising meristem culture and ELISA techniques we can provide virus and disease free mother plants or supply tens of thousands of clone plants, weaned or ex-in vitro for liner production.

Products & Services

Currently we are involved in micropropagation of a broad range of plant species. Our main areas of expertise include production of Pre-basic Potato Minitubers and supply of High Grade Soft Fruit plants. We are also involved in virus eradication from mother stocks and maintenance of virus free in-vitro plants.Facilities & EquipmentMicropropagation facilities. Disease controlled greenhouse complex featuring: - Exclusive use of disease-indexed stocks

  • Controlled personnel and material entry procedures
  •  Filtered and sterilised water;

Sterilised compost

  • Positive filtered-air pressure
  • Quarantine unit for new introduction
Skills & Expertise

In-vitro micropagation, virus eradication,virus and disease testing.

Concept Life Sciences

Concept Life Sciences
2 James Lindsay Place Dundee Technopole Dundee Dundee DD1 5JJ
www.conceptlifesciences.com
01382 916840
01382 432153
Description

Concept Life Sciences brings together experts in mechanistic toxicology, preclinical services, and analytical services, as well as medicinal chemistry, specialist chemistry, translational biology, ADMET & DMPK.Our investigative toxicology group are acknowledged experts in the design, performance and interpretation of pre-clinical investigative and mechanistic toxicology programmes. Our experience spans the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, chemical and consumer products industries and the mechanistic data we generate is frequently used in submissions to regulators. We are also experts in discovery and exploratory toxicology, designing and performing experiments to characterise potential (for example on-target) or observed toxicity issues. Through an understanding of mechanistic toxicology at this early research stage, we can generate information that informs molecule design, candidate selection and translational risk assessment.Concept Life Sciences also has one of the widest ranges of analytical techniques and services available in Europe. Equipment is operated to GLP, cGMP and ISO 17025 quality standards to deliver high quality method development, validation and sample analysis.A combination of solid state and chromatographic instrumentation provides a one-stop platform for specialist services including materials characterisation, reference standard synthesis, bioanalysis, impurity / metabolite identification and synthesis, stability studies and trace analysis 

Products & Services

At Concept Life Sciences, Dundee, we use our extensive industry experience and understanding of biological mechanisms to deliver tailored preclinical services:

  • Investigative and Mechanistic Toxicology: By understanding the pathways that define the sensitivity of cells to chemicals, we evaluate the actual hazard to man, and rescue chemicals and drugs that may otherwise be abandoned.
  • Exploratory & Discovery Toxicology: In order to improve productivity, Concept Life Sciences, Dundee can help you shift the identification of potential toxic hazard and risk from the development stage to the research stage of R&D.
  • Agrochemical Metabolism and PK Support: Concept Life Sciences, Dundee routinely works with agrochemical companies to generate metabolic profiling data for new products, data gap fill and update to new regulations to support resubmissions.
  • Drug Development Solutions: Accelerating lead selection and optimisation via in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies.

AMICULUM Ltd

AMICULUM Ltd
Lab 3, Dundee University Incubator Dundee Technopole James Lindsay Place Dundee
www.amiculum.biz
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Description

Activating science: Science underpins everything we do at AMICULUM. We use our diverse experience to create compelling insights-based narratives and experiences that bring our clients’ data and brands to life for audiences from HCPs through to payers and patients.

Transforming health: Working in collaboration with our clients and the global medical community, our mission is to bring medical innovations to patients to enable the transformation of health.

AMICULUM works with the global healthcare industry to bring science to life across the product lifecycle from early opportunity assessment through to launch and beyond. By listening to the changing needs of healthcare audiences we’re able to take an insights-driven, and technology-enabled, omnichannel approach that provides precision engagement for our clients. This results in optimized individual experiences for audiences spanning HCPs, payers, patients and advocates. We have expertise in many specialist areas, including teams focused on rare diseases and cell and gene therapies. We work with client teams across functions and at both Global and regional levels, including presence in the pan-Asia market.

Products & Services

R&D/Clinical

Opportunity assessment
Clinical development strategy
Trial materials
Early communication strategy

Medical

Insights gathering and management
Educational events and materials
External engagement
Publications

Market Access

Payer and reimbursement landscaping
HTA planning and development
Value strategy
Value communications

Commercial

Market analysis
Brand strategy
Product narratives and messaging
Launch support

Learning

Learning needs assessment
On demand and face-to-face training
Client and HCP learning experiences

Skills & Expertise

AMICULUM’s core capability is the effective communication of technical scientific and medical information to a wide range of audiences ranging from global medical experts to patients and carers. We also offer a wide range of specialist skills, including drug development and commercialization consultancy, HEOR communications and healthcare learning services.The majority of our team members are biomedical scientists or healthcare professionals with experience in preclinical or clinical research or the delivery of patient care. Our team also includes several members with significant pharmaceutical industry experience, gained in both clinical development and commercial roles.Our organizational agility and global reach enable us to provide clients with access to the ideal combination of skills and expertise to meet their needs. We provide scientific excellence, strategic thinking and creative innovation and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality services to many leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies worldwide.We would welcome the opportunity to present our credentials and discuss potential opportunities with any fellow BioDundee business. Informal enquiries are always welcome.

Agrii

Agrii
Elliot Industrial Estate, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 2NJ
www.agrii.co.uk/
01241 431317
Description

Agrii harnesses the power of skilled agronomists and the best intelligence to deliver unrivalled expertise and support for sustainable and profitable farming systems in the UK.As a leading provider of agronomy services, technology and strategic advice, Agrii combines excellence and innovation with the latest research and development to ensure our customers can meet today’s farming challenges with knowledge and confidence.We are called Agrii because we deliver Agri-intelligence and innovation: our strengths and skills are embodied in our name.

Products & Services
  • Input Technology
  • Horticulture
  • Nutrition and Soil Health
  • Livestock Support
  • Pipes and Drainage
  • Weather Stations