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Abcodia’s serum biobank
Here is my latest video showing Abcodia's biobank, and explaining how its serum collection can for used in the research and development of molecular diagnostics. Abcodia’s CEO Dr Julie Barnes and Prof Ian Jacobs , non-executive director with Abcodia and the lead...
Twinings – bring back the old Earl Grey
I have just joined a new Facebook group urging Twinings to ditch its new wishy washy Earl Grey tea and reinstate its original aromatic recipe loved my millions around the world. The new version is weak and tasteless, like perfumed dishwater. It lacks substance and...
Howard Jacobson and bloggers
I am flattered to have my blog praised on the new Dale & Co political website run by Iain Dale. A post written by guest writer Martin Thompson questioned the scathing attack on bloggers made by the 2010 Man Booker prize winner Howard Jacobson. This is what Mark...
Why is Westminster still not family friendly?
I wonder who the woman MP was who Andy Burnham saw strolling across Westminster Bridge 10.30pm one night with her baby in a buggy, having just finished work. For anyone who thinks MPs have an easy time, this is the reality for those with young families who are...
Walking for health Jim’s way
I have spent the summer working on a genome campus with no free time for my regular walks, but now I really must get into shape for my weekend away with the Cambridge Rambling Club next month to the South Downs. I expect the undulating landscape there to be much more...
Our new CEO at Headway Cambs
I would like to welcome Mary Goode as the new CEO of Headway Cambridgshire as its chair of trustees. Mary has been with us for a week now, and what a whirlwind week it has been for her. I know she will impress everyone she meets with her professionalism, dedication...
Our hospitals and dying patients
I've had quite a few hits recently on a post I wrote about the Liverpool Care Pathway plan. I wonder if it is because of reports about David Tracey suing Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge following claims that staff at the hospital...
A return visit to Snowshill Manor
We have just returned from the picturesque Cotswolds where we spent a week visiting country homes, gardens and lots of antique shops - a passion shared by my husband and pa-in-law who joined us and both have stalls at an Ely antique centre. They found it impossible to...
Why Apple stands out from the crowd
There is one reason why Apple stands out from the crowd which none of the techie writers have mentioned in their review of the company since Steve Jobs announced he was stepping down as its CEO - they way they look after their consumers. In fact, they cunningly...