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New University in Gujarat to be Created with Advice from Oxford University Innovation

8th July 2013

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A new independent, industry-focused university is being established in Gujarat, India, under the aegis of Whistling Group. The Whistling Group will draw on expert advice from Oxford University Innovation Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Oxford, and from various members of the University of Oxford acting in a consultancy capacity.

Immunocore Announces Multimillion Dollar Research Collaboration and Licensing Agreement

3rd July 2013

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Immunocore Limited, the Oxford-based biotechnology company developing novel biological drugs known as ImmTACs to treat cancer and viral disease, has announced that it has entered into a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, for the discovery and development of multiple novel cancer targets using Immunocore’s ImmTAC technology.

Discover Group Dining With Oxford Startup SmartEatOut

2nd July 2013

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SmartEatOut is a group dining solution bringing together people and restaurants. By signing up for free people can join Smart-groups and meet others around the table or simply book a table for a private celebration with their friends.

Easy-to-use Materials Evaluation Agreement

21st June 2013

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Oxford University Innovation Ltd, Imperial Innovations Group plc and UCL Business PLC have together prepared a new easy-to-use agreement to help companies evaluate exciting new materials that are coming out of the research laboratories of these three pre-eminent universities.

Record Your Travels, Share Your Experiences and Discover New Places with Oxford Start-up Esplorio

17th June 2013

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Having a detailed travelogue of any journey is as easy as specifying two dates with Esplorio, the latest start up from Oxford University. Using your social media channels, Esplorio automatically populates a timeline with locations, posts, tweets and photos. The result is a comprehensive journey that can either be stored as a keepsake or shared by link, Facebook or Twitter with a single click. Scattered memories of a trip, otherwise so easily lost, can now be permanently part of the Esplorio Trip Diary.

First Isis Course on Innovation Management in Australia Announced

7th June 2013

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Oxford University Innovation, the technology transfer company of the University of Oxford, will be working with CEDA for the first time to deliver an Innovation Management Masterclass, aimed at delivering an in-depth understanding of key innovation management principles, tools and management techniques.

Isis Spin-out Oxitec Reports a 96% Suppression of the Dengue Mosquito in Brazilian Trials

22nd May 2013

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Oxitec’s ground-breaking approach to pest control has again been demonstrated in a further trial carried out by Moscamed in Brazil. In this trial Moscamed achieved a 96% suppression of the dengue mosquito in the village of Mandacaru, Bahia state, Brazil.

Oxford Team Find Malaria Markers for a Quick, Accurate Diagnosis

22nd May 2013

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A team of scientists at the University of Oxford have identified a parasite protein that is an accurate indicator of both the presence and severity of malaria. The identification of the protein marks the critical step towards developing a quick and accurate diagnostic kit. Malaria accounts for about 655 000 deaths annually - primarily in African children. Since most deaths occur within the first 24 hours, it is critical to diagnose and treat malaria patients promptly.

Non-invasive Scan to Detect Early Liver Disease

11th April 2013

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Oxford scientists have developed a new technique that can spot early liver disease. At present, liver disease can only be accurately determined by an invasive biopsy, as there are no tell-tale symptoms. The new scan uses standard MRI technology and costs half as much as a biopsy.

Oxford’s Electronic Endometriosis Survey brings Women’s Health into Focus

4th April 2013

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Oxford University Innovation, the University of Oxford’s technology transfer company, in partnership with ERT and PharmaQuest have developed an electronic questionnaire to better understand a condition that affects 10% of women. Endometriosis is a chronic, painful gynaecological condition that typically affects women of reproductive age and can lead to infertility. The questionnaire gauges the success of current endometriosis treatments as well as the impact on patient quality-of-life.

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