SEBI-Livestock welcomed Julie Koehler to their team as the new Head of Gender (Data in Livestock Development). With 20 years of experience spanning humanitarian response, development, and academia, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the organization.

Cancer Research Horizons spoke with Ishani Malhotra about how she started Roslin Innovation Centre tenants Carcinotech Ltd, the development of 3D-printed living tumours and the invaluable support received along the way.

Mazigh Fares is the Team Lead of the R&D team at Oxitec, developing a Friendly™ solution for the Asian blue tick, a widespread invasive tick species which transmits deadly livestock diseases.

Moredun Scientific is an established contract research organisation specialising in animal health and aquaculture product development and biosafety testing of biopharmaceuticals.

Meet Stephen Burns, Head of Projects at the Northern Hub of UK Agri Tech Centre on Easter Bush Campus. Stephen finds motivation in the Centre’s ability to offer end-to-end solutions. He and his team are currently involved in upwards of 84 live projects.

Midlothian Science Zone talks with Dr Joe Watson, Synthetic Organic Chemist with EPP Ltd. Joe studied Chemistry at Northumbria University, followed by a PhD and Post Doctorate in Organic Synthesis and has been working with EPP Ltd as a Synthetic Organic Chemist since early 2023.

Biotangents is a veterinary diagnostics company, based in Midlothian Science Zone, and using highly adaptable molecular diagnostic technology, Moduleic Sensing™, the company is developing AmpliSpec™ diagnostic tests to detect a variety of infectious diseases in livestock.

Since launching the Midlothian Business Green Pledge, many businesses have signed up and are reaping the rewards of support from Business Gateway Midlothian in helping them progress their environmental initiatives or get started on their journey to transitioning to greener practices.

Midlothian Science Zone talks with Jess Ong, a Business Development Trainee with Rhizocore Technologies, an applied mycology start-up based at Roslin Innovation Centre, hosted as part of a Food & Agriculture Science Transformer (FAST) programme on Easter Bush Campus.

Biotangents is a veterinary diagnostics company, based in Midlothian Science Zone, and using highly adaptable molecular diagnostic technology, Moduleic Sensing™, the company is developing AmpliSpec™ diagnostic tests to detect a variety of infectious diseases in livestock.

Midlothian Science Zone talks with Struan Donachie, Research Scientist Grade 1. Struan is a fourth year Undergraduate Student at the University of Aberdeen, studying an Undergraduate Masters (Msci) in genetics and has completed courses in a variety of biological fields.

Biotangents combine machine learning bioinformatics, customisable biology workflows and advanced microfluidics to deliver the next generation of veterinary diagnostics for point of care use.

Greengage is one of the brightest stars in agri-tech committed to solving the increasing challenges in global food production by applying the science of light, academic research and the latest technology to a range of innovative LED lights, sensors and data analytics.

Cambrex acquired Avista in 2019, following previous acquisition of Solid Form Solutions Ltd, a global organisation providing drug substance, drug product and analytical services across the entire drug lifecycle.

Beta Bugs Limited is a young, entrepreneurial company, established in 2017, that develops and distributes high-performance insect breeds as a source of protein for animal feed and is at the forefront of driving a sustainable bioeconomy in Scotland.

Midlothian Science Zone talks with James Hogan, Study Director with EPP Ltd. James graduated from Liverpool University in 2014 with a degree in Medicinal Chemistry and has since worked in several analytical roles across several industries