Cels – Driving the Business of Life Sciences
NEPIC Innovation Day, November 2011
Dr Mike Nicholds
Our Business
A specialist business services organisation
providing a unique range of business
development solutions to life science and
health technologies sectors
Our Market and Customers
University
Start-up
Government
SME
What we do
HealthConnect
Network
Online
Services
Connecting
Individuals
&
Enterprises
Information
Outsource
solutions
Commercial
Solutions
Customized
Solutions
Products & Services
HealthConnect
Network
Online
Services
Company Promotion
Healthcare Recruitment
B2B Introductions
Market Intelligence Reports
Commercial
Solutions
Market & Technology
Analysis
Business Development
Event Discounts
Specialist Procurement
Services Discounts
Risk Management
Information Posting
R&D Tax Credits
SIG Membership
Health Sector PR
Commercialisation
Events Platform
CELS FLAGSHIP EVENTS – Annual Expo for the sector, as well as an annual Conference
and our Business for Life Awards recognising the North of England’s top life science
and health technologies companies
SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS – on a range of topics relevant to life science
and health technologies professionals
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS - including diagnostics, community healthcare
and assistive technology where you can learn and share best practice
UK National Database for
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
• Database developed for BIS over 3 years
• 4,500 companies covering UK sectors of
pharmaceuticals, medical technology, medical
biotechnology and industrial biotechnology
• Source of government data on the sectors
• Fully searchable - products/services, financials
International Business Assistance
Practical bridges linking UK
for business growth in
Sweden and China
Partner organisations in
territories delivering sector
specific “commercial
information
Local representation
available
Incubator facilities in Nanjing
North East Proteome Analysis
Facility
NEPAF
Partner for Protein & Proteome
Analysis
Collaborative approach to discovery and development requiring protein
identification and quantification
Experimental design to fit solution to problem
Leading edge LC-MS technology platform
ISO9001:2008 for Analytical services
Team with biological and analytical science expertise
Focused on solving problems and developing techniques on behalf of clients
Track-record in diverse range of biological samples – clinical/non-clinical, pro
and eucaryotic
State-of-the-art Mass Spectrometers
at NEPAF
API 4000
QTrap
ABI 4800
MALDI-TOFTOF
Mass Spectrometry
Bruker MaXis
Bruker HCT Ultra
Iontrap
Bruker ultraflex II
MALDI-TOFTOF
Thermo
LTQ XL Orbitrap
Full Protein Analysis Capability
Protein Digestion
Use a range of enzymes
Protein Separation
1D, 2D, DiGE
Offgel Fractionation
Nano HPLC
Ion – exchange, affinity, depletion
Protein Interactions
BiaCore
Bacterial Identification
MALDI - Biotyping
Reverse Phase protein microarrays
Spot Cell Lysate
Apply highly specific antibodies
For signal pathway identification
Quality Standards
Quality
SOPs
Quality standards ISO9001: 2008 accreditation
Work to the guidelines of GLP
Customer Service
Robust workflow
Daily machine maintenance (and routine testing)
Operator awareness
Technical expertise
Staff
Training
Commercial acumen
Confidentiality
Timeliness
Contacts
Dr Mike Nicholds: Managing Director
Mike.nicholds@celsgroup.com
info@celsgroup.com
www.celsgroup.com