ECB16

Sponsors

Welcome Reception Sponsor
	Scottish Enterprise (SE) is Scotland’s main economic development agency and its role is to assist in the growth of the Scottish economy by helping Scottish-based companies develop their international trade and encouraging inward investment. SE has a dedicated Life Sciences and Chemicals team that can help a company or project benefit from the business and research opportunities available in Scotland. In 2013 Scotland launched its National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology – Towards a Greener, Cleaner 2025, which outlines Scotland’s ambition to grow industrial biotechnology related turnover to £900m by 2025. National Plan for Industrial Biotechnology. Click here for more information.
Silver Sponsor
	Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries. Our products are used by over 2 billion people on a daily basis. Working to create a better future every day, we help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Our ambition is to double the size of our business, whilst reducing our overall environmental footprint and increasing our positive social impact. Our portfolio includes some of the world’s best known brands such as Knorr, Persil , Dove, TRESemmé, Sure and Wall’s. Click here for more information.
Bronze Sponsor
	Bouygues Energies & Services is a specialist multidisciplinary process engineering and facilities lifecycle solution partner. Working within bioscience sector, we provides “first of a kind” and novel project solutions. With our in house specialist design and delivery consulting and contracting capabilities we transform our customer’s cutting edge science into leading “world class” products. Click here for more information.
	BGene: Customizing Microorganisms is an innovative company specialized in customized genomic engineering solutions for laboratories using micro-organisms for research and bioproduction. BGene provides services around the design, construction, and optimization of tailor-made bacterial strains. BGene is able to modify and improve the microbial genome efficiently, leaving no scar or antibiotic resistance gene. Click here for more information.
Poster Board Award Sponsor
	New Biotechnology is the official journal of the European Federation of Biotechnology (EFB) and is published bimonthly. It covers both the science of biotechnology and its surrounding political, business and financial milieu. The journal publishes peer-reviewed basic research papers, authoritative reviews, feature articles and opinions in all areas of biotechnology. It reflects the full diversity of current biotechnology science, particularly those advances in research and practice that open opportunities for exploitation of knowledge, commercially or otherwise, together with news, discussion and comment on broader issues of general interest and concern. The outlook is fully international. Click here for more information.
Young Scientists Sponsor
	SULSA makes Scottish bio-research more globally competitive by pooling resources from Scotland’s leading life sciences Universities. Strategic collaboration in research, teaching, and cutting-edge facilities is providing enhanced quality, success, and value for money. SULSA supports young researchers with opportunities to enhance careers through linkages with industry and extra training. Click here for more information.
Congress Pens Sponsor
	Hamilton is renowned for its innovative laboratory and process sensors and offers all parameters for the online monitoring of bioprocesses, i.e. pH, dissolved oxygen and biomass. Electrodes for the measurement of redox and conductivity sensors plus a superior selection of pH buffer, conductivity standards and armatures are also available. Click here for more information.
Congress Lanyard Sponsor
	The Scottish Biofuel Programme is a partnership of leading research institutions in the biofuel sector offering businesses a single access point to a broad range of specialist expertise. We work directly with Scottish businesses to develop opportunities for the conversion of low value residues into bio-energy and sustainable biofuels. For further information, contact us at biofuels@napier.ac.uk or phone 0131 455 2217 Click here for more information.
Careers Workshop Sponsor
	The American Society for Microbiology is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. Membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today with more than one-third located outside the United States. We represent 26 disciplines of microbiology plus a division for microbiology educators. Click here for more information.
Whisky Tasting Sponsor
	Celtic Renewables Ltd is an innovative and AWARD WINNING start-up company formed to commercialise a process for producing a superior next generation biofuel (and other high value sustainable products) from the by-products of biological industries. Click here for more information.

Exhibitors

	IBA GmbH is covering with its proprietary products and services the entire production process of recombinant proteins. The combination of IBA´s proprietary Strep-tag® affinity purification technologies and StarGate® combinatorial cloning system provide optimal solutions for cloning, protein expression and purification as well as detection and immobilization of proteins. Click here for more information.
	MIRRI (Microbial Resource Research Infrastructure) is an European ESFRI project which aims to develop strategies to improve communication between resource holders and the bio-industry. Several major European microbial resource centres work together to create a user- and quality-driven virtual centre, resulting in a One-Stop-Shop for microbial resources, expertise and legal advice. Click here for more information.
	In just a few short years, Eppendorf AG has strategically positioned itself as a leader in the bioprocess equipment market. With a comprehensive offering of single-use and traditional products, and working volumes of 35 mL – 2400 L, the Eppendorf bioprocess portfolio can satisfy the demands of process development through production. Click here for more information.
	Established in 1985, beòcarta Ltd. has improved industrial biotechnology and scaled up novel fermentations and animal cell cultures using metabolic modelling. International collaborations have developed competitive bioprocesses in contemporary biomanufacturing for antibiotics, clavulanic acid and other secondary metabolite bioactives, vitamins, amino acids and fine chemicals, enzymes, recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies. Click here for more information.
	The Forum Shaking Technology provides support and information for users of shaken bioreactors. The four partners (Kühner Shaker, PreSens Precision Sensing, Duran Group, Techno Plastic Products) concentrate their experience and knowledge in the forum. Click here for more information.
	Cobra Biologics is a GMP contract manufacturer of biologics and pharmaceuticals for clinical and commercial supply. Cobra offers a broad range of integrated and stand-alone contract services covering antibodies, recombinant proteins, viruses, phage, DNA, whole cell vaccines and therapeutics plus biologics and small molecule fill finish and lyophilisation. Click here for more information.
	KNAUER offers UHPLC/HPLC systems for the analytical up to the preparative range of applications and is a competent partner for continuous chromatography using SMB and MCSGP technologies. LC columns, UV/VIS/NIR and RI detection systems, biochromatograhy solutions, as well as appropriate software complete the choice of high quality LC products. KNAUER also supplies osmometers. Click here for more information.
	m2p-labs, the worldwide leading supplier of microbioreactors, focuses on microreaction and automated solutions for screening and bioprocess development. The BioLector®, BioLector® Pro, RoboLector® and the FlowerPlate® provide an intelligent micro fermentation platform, which empowers the biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical industry to increase their number and information of microbial culture experiments. Click here for more information.
	Knowledge Transfer Network aims to facilitate the stimulation of innovation through knowledge sharing and networking in order to drive wealth creation in the UK. We aim to support businesses access the resources they need to innovate their biotechnology business, whether through funding, knowledge, skills or our membership. Click here for more information.
	High-quality-storage of biological samples BioKryo stores valuable biological samples for applications in research, diagnosis and therapy. BioKryo is able to connect innovative standards for long-term storage with trend-setting solutions as well as adequate service and consulting. We combine newest Fraunhofer-Cryostorage-Technology (FCT) with a ten-year experience in cryopreservation and the shipment of cells, tissue and biomolecules like nucleic acids or proteins. for more information. Click here for more information.
	Biostór Ireland Ltd. is an IMB accredited biostorage facility for the research, medical, scientific and pharmceutical sectors. We are full logistics providers to multinational research projects from the supply of consumables to transport at -80 or -196 to storage and redistribution of samples for further analysis. Click here for more information.
	BaseClear is an independent and accredited service laboratory for DNA-based research. For all areas in which DNA plays a key role, BaseClear offers several services in the form of convenient and high-quality solutions that can be customized exactly to your wishes. BaseClear offers you the highest level of service and confidentiality. Customer satisfaction is one of our leading motives. We are an ISO17025 accredited and GMP compliant service provider, and our complete laboratory is organized according to these guidelines. So if you need to be sure, contact BaseClear, for 100% DNA results. Einsteinweg 5. 2333 CC LEIDEN The Netherlands info@Baseclear.com Tel : +31 (0)71 523 3917 Click here for more information.
	HEL’s motto is better chemistry – faster; products designed to enable research chemists to achieve their goals faster, more accurately and more efficiently. HEL specialises in research and pre-pilot scale chemical reactors and related data logging/automation tools for process R&D in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical and petrochemical industries. Click here for more information.
	Wiley is a global provider of content-enabled solutions to improve outcomes in research, education and professional practice with online tools, journals, books, databases, reference works and laboratory protocols. With strengths in every major academic, scientific and professional field, Wiley proudly partners with over 800 prestigious societies representing two million members. Click here for more information.
	Founded by experts in high-pressure engineering, Stansted Fluid Power specialises in advanced high-pressure technology for industrial fluid processing. One of its main activities is the design, manufacture, sale and service of a broad range of high pressure cell disrupters, from the highly versatile Model SPCH to production scale industrial systems. www.frenchpressurecell.com Click here for more information.
	Taylor & Francis boasts a growing and high calibre journals portfolio in Biology and Life Science. Our journals are edited by some of the most prominent academics and practitioners in their fields. We are partnered with an array of the world’s leading societies and organizations. Click here for more information.
	For over 25 years Aber Instruments has been the global leader in on-line biomass measurement. We have supplied over 1000 systems world-wide for the on-line measurement of viable biomass in research, process development and manufacturing by the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis, Novo, Biogen Idec, GlaxoSmithkline, Centocor, Sandoz, Eli Lilly and Genzyme. Click here for more information.
	Ingenza Ltd. a leading industrial biotechnology company based in Roslin, Edinburgh, UK has a broad customer base within the chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, feed and fuel industries where it applies its proprietary synthetic biology to manufacture industrial products. Ingenza developes and licenses scalable bioprocesses built around its proprietary inABLE® suite of platform technologies. Click here for more information.
	The University of Edinburgh, ranked in the top 20 universities in the world, has considerable research capabilities and expertise in Industrial Biotechnology and synthetic biology. We are keen to engage with companies and leading minds in these areas, to develop and deliver cutting edge, applicable innovations to the world. Click here for more information.
	Central Biotechnology Services is a BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certified Technology Facility offering postgenomic and cell analysis/imaging platforms and expertise to Cardiff University researchers and external organisations. Our technology platforms include: Genomics (Affymetrix, Illumina and Toray microarray platforms, DNA sequencing, quantitative PCR), Proteomics (liquid chromatography, tandem mass spectrometry, BiaCore), Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting, Confocal Imaging, Electron Microscopy and High Throughput Biomarker Assay Platforms. External clients can access our state-of-the-art technology platforms on a contract basis and we have had many successful interactions with start-up companies, SMEs and large multinational organisations. Beyond our standard services we offer extended scientific support from our team technologists and also potentially offer, on a case-by-case basis, opportunities for hosting companies and providing laboratory facilities. Click here for more information.
	GenScript is the leading gene, peptide, protein and antibody research partner for fundamental life science research, translational biomedical research, and early stage pharmaceutical development. Since our establishment in 2002, GenScript has exponentially grown to become a global leading Contract Research Organization that provide services and products to scientists in 86 countries worldwide. Click here for more information.
	Bio-Prodict delivers bio-informatics solutions for guiding scientific research in the field of protein engineering, molecular design and DNA diagnostics. We apply novel approaches to data mining, storage and analysis of protein data and combine these with state-of-the art analysis methods and visualization tools to create custom-built information systems for protein superfamilies. Click here for more information
	Fios Genomics is a provider of an extensive range of data analysis and integration services to Pharma, Biotech, CROs and academia. We specialise in the analysis and integration of high dimensional, multi-variant datasets, revealing the biology of your experiments and presenting the results in a clear and transparent way. Click here for more information

Other Supporters

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UK Partners

	The Biochemical Society exists for the advancement of the molecular and cellular biosciences, both as an academic discipline and to promote its impact on areas of science including biotechnology, agriculture, and medicine. We achieve our mission though our publications and journals, scientific meetings, educational activities, policy work, awards and grants. Click here for more information.
	The Society of Biology is a leading voice in the scientific community, promoting interest in biology , championing the subjects and issues. The Society represents and speaks to scientists at all levels, as well as to educators, students and researchers, the public, the 'interested amateur', and, through its work with schools and colleges, to the biologists of the future. Study and development of the subject, and providing expert guidance and opinion on an extensive range of relevant. Click here for more information.
	SCI is a multi-disciplinary membership forum connecting scientists and business people to advance the application of chemistry and related sciences for the benefit of society. SCI’s knowledge and networks help to tackle global challenges in food & biorenewables, water, waste & environment, energy, materials & manufacturing and health. Click here for more information.
	SfAM, the oldest UK microbiological society, aims to advance the science of microbiology in its application to the environment, human and animal health, agriculture and industry. SfAM is the voice of applied microbiology with members across the globe and works with sister organisations to exert influence on policy-makers world-wide. Click here for more information.
	The Society for General Microbiology is the largest learned microbiological society in Europe with a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes and schools. The Society publishes key academic journals in microbiology and virology, organises international scientific conferences, provides a forum for communication among microbiologists and supports their professional development. Click here for more information.


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