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Neuro-Bio’s novel drug shows effective in a mouse model of alzheimer’s disease
Neuro-Bio Ltd, a biotechnology company developing a first-in-class treatment for neurodegenerative disease, finds its new drug candidate effectively treats the signs of neurodegeneration in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Neuro-Bio Ltd have been based at Culham Science Centre since 2014. Publishing their work in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions (TRCI), Neuro-Bio ...
Fusion energy record demonstrates powerplant future
• Landmark results from EUROfusion scientists and engineers at world-leading UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Joint European Torus (JET) facility in Oxford • Record-breaking 59 megajoules of sustained fusion energy demonstrates powerplant potential and strengthens case for ITER • Fusion energy is crucial in addressing climate change through a safe, sustainable, efficient and low-carbon energy supply ...
The Prince of Wales discusses fusion energy at UKAEA
HRH The Prince of Wales today saw first-hand how fusion energy could play a key role in addressing climate change through a safe, sustainable and low-carbon future energy supply. His Royal Highness visited the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Joint European Torus (JET), the largest and most powerful operating tokamak machine in the world. Her Majesty ...
Pulse #16
Take a look at our latest issue of site newsletter PULSE. This issue looks at some of the work being carried out by companies within our Culham community. Pulse #16 welcomes our newest tenant JM find out what plans they have, plus details of: a new consortium for Reaction Engines, a life changing technology created ...
Johnson Matthey commits to Culham Science Centre
Global leader in sustainable technologies, Johnson Matthey (JM), has signed a lease at Culham Science Centre near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, occupying just over 3,000 sq. ft. to support its new Hydrogen Technologies business unit. JM acquired the assets and intellectual property of lithium-sulfur battery developer OXIS Energy, based at Culham Science Centre, earlier this year to ...
Pulse #15
Take a look at our latest issue of site newsletter PULSE. This issue looks at some of the work being carried out by companies within our Culham community. https://culham.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pulse-15_high-res-singles.pdf
General Fusion to build its Fusion Demonstration Plant at UKAEA’s Culham Science Centre
Today, UKAEA and General Fusion have announced an agreement under which General Fusion will build and operate its Fusion Demonstration Plant (FDP) at UKAEA’s Culham Science Centre. General Fusion will enter into a long-term lease with UKAEA following construction of a new facility at Culham to host the FDP. The FDP will demonstrate General Fusion’s ...
Pulse #14
Take a look at our latest issue of site newsletter PULSE. This issue looks at what changes are happening on-site, International Women’s Day 2021, 20th anniversary of the Culham Innovation Centre and work towards the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic Pulse #14
Pulse #13
PULSE offers an insight into Culham Science Centre (CSC)’s valued businesses, from harnessing the power of fusion, to finding a cure for cancer, it’s all here for you to discover. https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/64804525/pulse-13-hi-res
Professor Ian Chapman has been reappointed to lead the UK Atomic Energy Authority
Professor Ian Chapman Professor Ian Chapman has been reappointed to lead the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) as its CEO for a second term of office, following four highly successful years deepening its scientific capabilities, its technological collaboration with industry and its international reputation. This comes at a time of significant growth for the organisation, ...
