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November 2007

External edition

News & Events Bulletin


events@enterprise.cam.ac.uk

Welcome to the November edition of the News & Events Bulletin from Cambridge Enterprise Limited, University
of Cambridge.

Cambridge Enterprise Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Cambridge. It is responsible for
the commercialisation of technology arising from the University's Departments. Activities include management
of patents, licences, company start-ups and consultancy agreements for academics wishing to undertake
external work. There are a number of annual events held to link commercialisation activities with industry. For
more information see www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk.

News
CellCentric receives funding from Takeda Research Investment, Inc.
CellCentric, the biotechnology company unlocking epigenetic control mechanisms, has secured further
financing to advance its epigenetic-related discovery and development activities. The funding will be used to
increase target validation and small molecule development work, as well as to support CellCentric’s patent
portfolio.
http://www.avlar.com/news.126.htm

New Appointment at Cambridge Enterprise Limited, University of Cambridge


Dr Richard Jennings, Director of Technology Transfer and Consultancy Services
Cambridge Enterprise Limited announced the appointment of Dr Richard Jennings to the role of Director of
Technology Transfer and Consultancy Services.
http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/article/default.aspx?objid=39737

Breast Cancer Diagnostic Markers Licensed by Perlegen


Perlegen Sciences, Inc., The University of Cambridge, Cancer Research Technology Ltd (CRT) and its parent
organisation, Cancer Research UK, announce that Perlegen has obtained an exclusive commercial license
from Cambridge Enterprise Limited, the commercialisation office of Cambridge University, to the breast cancer
markers identified through collaborative research between the parties that was previously announced in
February, 2005.
http://www.cancertechnology.co.uk/pages/press/16October2007-Perlegen.html

Spotlight On….Enterprise Champions

Enterprise Champions play an important role in providing Cambridge Enterprise with an essential
communication channel to and from the University's departments. The Champions meet regularly to discuss
topics related to commercialising technology and to discuss Cambridge Enterprise activities and progress.
These meetings also provide an opportunity for the Champions to share departmental research priorities, 'hot'
technologies and critique Cambridge Enterprise's performance.

Enterprise Champions have a wide range of backgrounds. Their experience ranges from undertaking
collaborative research with companies to commercialising new technology, starting companies, fundraising and
balancing the demands of academic research and business. Within their departments the Champions act as a
first port of call for researchers and academics who want advice on commercialisation routes and additionally
help their colleagues to make the most of what Cambridge Enterprise has to offer.

A number of departments have nominated an Enterprise Champion to provide informal advice to department
members on interacting with business and commercial research. Researchers and academics are invited to
discuss their inventions with their department's Enterprise Champion if they wish to do so.

Cambridge Enterprise continues to work with the Enterprise Champions on raising awareness of Cambridge
Enterprise services within the University and on new ways in which we can support the departments and
academics. This is an important role and we welcome and encourage suggestions from departments to
nominate Enterprise Champions. There can be more than one Enterprise Champion in a department, which
may be particularly relevant to the larger departments. To nominate a new Enterprise Champion please
contact Teri Willey, Chief Executive at teri.willey@enterprise.cam.ac.uk.
Forthcoming Events

Seminar Series
Web: www.rsd.cam.ac.uk/events/horizon
Email: horizon@rsd.cam.ac.uk

The Horizon seminars are organised by Research Services Division with support from Cambridge Enterprise.

Live Long and Prosper? Ageing in the 21st Century’

The last 150 years' improvements in health and sanitation are increasing people's longevity in the developed
world. In Europe, people over 80 now represent the fastest-growing age demographic. In coming years,
medicine will move into our cells, and technologies will assist us to live independently for longer. Will the
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‘population pyramid’ become a skyscraper? What effects will an age boom have on the individual, family,
society and economies worldwide? Is the ‘demographic time bomb’ in fact an opportunity? Hear the opinion
of academics and thought leaders from Cambridge and beyond at this HORIZON Seminar, taking place at
the Centre for Mathematical Sciences.

The Thinking Machine?

We may not realise it but complex intelligent systems already play a central role in our everyday lives. As
we continue to make significant advances in technology, these systems are becoming increasingly
prevalent, but most are still dependent on human decision-makers to manage their operations. But in the
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future, is there a possibility that a machine could actually think?
The HORIZON Seminar: The Thinking Machine, taking place at Emmanuel College, will explore cross-
disciplinary research currently taking place in cognisance and cognitive systems and will showcase the
latest innovative technologies being developed by renowned University of Cambridge academics.

Other University events that may be of interest:

Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning – Enterprise Tuesday

Judge Business School, Trumpington Street, Cambridge 18.00 – 20.30

For further information and to register please visit www.entrepreneurs.jbs.cam.ac.uk

6th November Enterprise Tuesday – ‘Recognising Opportunities’


2007 David Cleevely, Founder, Analysys & Jonathan Milner, Group Chief Executive, Abcam

Enterprise Tuesday – ‘Understanding your customer’s needs’


13th November John Barnes, Director, Caffé Nero
Enterprise Tuesday – ‘Gathering Resources’
20th November
Mary Spillane, Partner, Whitehead Mann
Enterprise Tuesday – ‘Learn How to Pitch your Ideas’
27th November Jack Lang, Robert Sansom, Sherry Coutu, Andy Richards & Teri Willey, Cambridge Angels
Adrie Reinders, Co-founder OhM Inc and E.Factor

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For further information contact:

Shirley Jamieson
Head of Marketing Tel: +44 (0) 1223 760339
Cambridge Enterprise Limited Fax: +44 (0) 1223 764888
University of Cambridge
10 Trumpington Street events@enterprise.cam.ac.uk
Cambridge CB2 1QA UK www.enterprise.cam.ac.uk

Cambridge Enterprise Limited is registered in England and Wales under Company Number: 1069886.
Registered office: The Old Schools, Trinity Lane, Cambridge CB2 1TN.

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