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Three Agri-Tech Centres to merge to create an Agri-Tech Catapult
The announcement of the merger was made at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London. The three Agri-Tech Centres are Crop Health and Protection (CHAP), Centre for Innovation Excellence in Livestock(CIEL) and Agricultural Engineering, Precision and Innovation Centre (Agri-EPI).
Review of Local Development Plan for Midlothian - implications for Midlothian Science Zone
The Midlothian Local Development Plan 2 is a policy framework for Midlothian and this Business Forum allowed our Partners and businesses to highlight to Council Planning Officers what is important, and essential, to support the growth of business and development 'in the zone'.
New partnership working on solutions to combat African animal trypanosomiasis
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the UK Government Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Boehringer Ingelheim and GALVmed announce the creation of a new Partnership to work on solutions to combat African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT).
Moredun announces new Scientific Director and CEO
The Moredun Group are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Tom McNeilly as the new Scientific Director and CEO.
Dr McNeilly, a qualified veterinary surgeon, is an immunologist and infectious disease biologist with expertise in ruminant immunology.
Scottish biotech releases new rapid bovine mastitis diagnostic assay
Biotangents celebrate the launch of company's latest next-generation molecular diagnostic assay with an event at the Moredun Research Institute, located beside the biotech's facility on Pentlands Science Park, in Midlothian Science Zone. Keynote speaker was leading mastitis specialist and vet, Andrew Biggs BVSc FRCVS.
Rhizocore Technologies receives £3.5 million backing to revolutionise the future of reforestation
Rhizocore Technologies, a start-up company based at Roslin Innovation Centre, is poised to transform the future of reforestation after attracting new funding of £3.5 million.
Sustainable marine-based poultry feed alternative receives innovation funding
A consortium led by sustainable aquaculture innovators Aquanzo Ltd has received funding to investigate the feasibility of farming artemia, a small marine shrimp similar to krill, as an alternative circular produced marine protein for young chickens, known as broilers.
Analytical and chemical expertise showcased at Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum
Midlothian Science Zone Business Forum attendees were enlightened by a presentation from Edinburgh Pharmaceutical Processes (EPP Ltd), a GLP Contract Research Organisation delivering analytical and chemical expertise and services at the highest standard to clients worldwide.
£35.5m investment supports next phase of Roslin research
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funding helps to further understanding of animal genetics and infectious diseases, with the Roslin Institute to benefit from a share of the £376m to support its research into pioneering animal bioscience.
VectorBuilder expands global reach with headquarters in Midlothian
VectorBuilder, a global leader in gene delivery technologies, announces the opening of a new office Edinburgh Technopole, part of the Pioneer Group, in Midlothian Science Zone.