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The FDA has released draft guidance for NAMs Validation – Now what?

On March 18th, the FDA published draft guidance on validating new approach methodologies (NAMs), including complex in vitro models (CIVMs).

From Hanson Wade Group - 11th 3D Tissue Models Summit 2026 9 Apr 2026

Insilico Medicine nominates AI-driven drug candidate for cancer, Cushing's syndrome and obesity

The NR3C1 (nuclear receptor subfamily 3 group C member 1) gene encodes the glucocorticoid receptor (GR), a nuclear receptor vital for maintaining physiological homeostasis, and inhibition of NR3C1 could increase the sensitivity of cancer cells to standard chemotherapy, particularly in ovarian cancer.

8 Apr 2026

Study explores role of AI automation in psychotherapy practice

Psychotherapy has always been a deeply human endeavor: a patient talking, a therapist listening and responding, and healing happening through words. But with the rapid rise of conversational artificial intelligence, particularly large language models (LLMs), that paradigm is shifting fast.

6 Apr 2026

Where digital holographic microscopy complements fluorescence microscopy

Integrating Digital Holographic Microscopy with fluorescence techniques enhances live-cell imaging, preserving cellular integrity and improving assay accuracy.

From Park Systems 2 Apr 2026

Purdue University accelerates rare disease drug discovery with the WELLJET dispenser stacker

Scientists at Purdue University are using the WELLJET dispenser stacker from INTEGRA Biosciences to increase the speed, consistency and scale of drug screening for rare and neglected parasitic diseases.

1 Apr 2026

Semarion secures $3.8 million to scale next-generation cell assay technology and accelerate pharma adoption

Semarion, a University of Cambridge spin-out company from the Cavendish Laboratory combining materials engineering and cell biology to tackle unmet drug screening needs, today announced it has raised $3.8 million USD (£2.9 million GBP).

From Semarion 31 Mar 2026

States pay Deloitte, others millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls

States are paying contractors such as Deloitte, Accenture, and Optum millions of dollars to help them comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a law that will strip safety-net health and food benefits from millions.

31 Mar 2026

She owed her insurer a nickel, so it canceled her coverage

Last summer, Lorena Alvarado Hill received a series of unexpected medical bills.

30 Mar 2026

The new Nexera IC ion chromatograph - Reliable water quality analysis and reduced workload through smooth operation

Shimadzu, a leading global supplier of analytical measurement and testing equipment, has recently released the Nexera IC ion chromatograph.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 26 Mar 2026

The new microchip electrophoresis system MultiNA II MCE-301- High sensitivity detection, improved analysis function and operability

Shimadzu has recently released the MultiNA II MCE-301 microchip electrophoresis system. By automating the entire process of electrophoresis, which takes more than two hours by hand (creation of gels, dispensing reagents, dispensing sample, separation, dyeing, cleaning of equipment), the company significantly improves the efficiency of genetic analysis operations.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 26 Mar 2026

GC product division celebrates 70th anniversary, European and world premieres underscore progress in laboratory analytics

Today, analytica opens its doors in Munich from March 24th to 27th. Shimadzu, a global supplier of analytical measurement and testing equipment, is once again present at the world's leading trade fair – and delighted to be celebrating another anniversary so soon after its 150th birthday last year: the 70th anniversary of its gas chromatography (GC) product line.

From Shimadzu Europa GmbH 26 Mar 2026

Leadership in digital pathology with launch of next-generation Aperio GT Elite scanner and Aperio iQC software

Leica Biosystems' Aperio GT Elite scanner and iQC software streamline digital pathology workflows, ensuring high-quality results and operational efficiency.

From Leica Biosystems 24 Mar 2026

Insilico and ASKA partner to advance AI-driven gynecological drug discovery

Insilico Medicine (3696.HK), a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company driven by generative artificial intelligence (AI), today announced a strategic research collaboration with ASKA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. ("ASKA"), a specialized pharmaceutical company with a strong focus on internal medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology.

24 Mar 2026

SLAS announces the cohort for Innovation Ave

SLAS, the Society of Laboratory Automation and Screening, has introduced the 12 companies selected for the Innovation AveNEW program at SLAS Europe 2026 Conference and Exhibition, taking place 19-21 May in Vienna, Austria.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 24 Mar 2026

Imaris 11 transforms image analysis with automated workflows and reproducible research tools

Discover how Imaris 11 streamlines image analysis with automated workflows, reproducibility tools, and powerful batch processing.

From Oxford Instruments - Life Sciences 13 Mar 2026

mAbxience selects Genedata Bioprocess to automate end-to-end CDMO workflows

Genedata, a Danaher company and the leading provider of enterprise software solutions for biopharmaceutical R&D, today announced that mAbxience has selected the Genedata Bioprocess® enterprise platform to structure and harmonize all bioprocess development data across its operations.

From Genedata AG 11 Mar 2026

LabVantage Solutions introduces LabVantage CORTEX, advancing its LIMS platform for AI-driven laboratory operations

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a global provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, today announced the launch of LabVantage CORTEX, a next-generation artificial intelligence (AI), analytics, and automation platform.

From LabVantage Solutions 10 Mar 2026

Promega unveils cellular target engagement technology aimed at expanding the druggable proteome at SLAS 2026

Promega Corporation is launching a new live-cell target engagement platform that could close a long-standing gap between biochemical and cellular assays for understudied or difficult-to-interrogate proteins.

From Promega Corporation 27 Feb 2026

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Discover how Bruker is helping drive innovation in cosmetic science through advanced AFM techniques.

From Bruker BioAFM 26 Feb 2026

SPT Labtech to collaborate with Illumina to develop automated platform supporting genomics in decentralized healthcare settings

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design and development of laboratory automation and liquid handling solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with Illumina to develop a novel automated sample preparation platform designed to streamline and standardize genomics workflows across decentralized healthcare environments.

25 Feb 2026

Automation News and Research

The FDA has released draft guidance for NAMs Validation – Now what?

Insilico Medicine nominates AI-driven drug candidate for cancer, Cushing's syndrome and obesity

Study explores role of AI automation in psychotherapy practice

Where digital holographic microscopy complements fluorescence microscopy

Purdue University accelerates rare disease drug discovery with the WELLJET dispenser stacker

Semarion secures $3.8 million to scale next-generation cell assay technology and accelerate pharma adoption

States pay Deloitte, others millions to comply with Trump law to cut Medicaid rolls

She owed her insurer a nickel, so it canceled her coverage

The new Nexera IC ion chromatograph - Reliable water quality analysis and reduced workload through smooth operation

The new microchip electrophoresis system MultiNA II MCE-301- High sensitivity detection, improved analysis function and operability

GC product division celebrates 70th anniversary, European and world premieres underscore progress in laboratory analytics

Leadership in digital pathology with launch of next-generation Aperio GT Elite scanner and Aperio iQC software

Insilico and ASKA partner to advance AI-driven gynecological drug discovery

SLAS announces the cohort for Innovation Ave

Imaris 11 transforms image analysis with automated workflows and reproducible research tools

mAbxience selects Genedata Bioprocess to automate end-to-end CDMO workflows

LabVantage Solutions introduces LabVantage CORTEX, advancing its LIMS platform for AI-driven laboratory operations

Promega unveils cellular target engagement technology aimed at expanding the druggable proteome at SLAS 2026

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

SPT Labtech to collaborate with Illumina to develop automated platform supporting genomics in decentralized healthcare settings

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