MBE Dissertation Symposium held at Chesterford Research Park

University Supervisors, student Mentors, members of the business community and the MBE Programme Examiners were among the audience at this years’ MBE Dissertation Symposium at which students from the Cambridge Master’s in Bioscience Enterprise Programme presented the findings of their internship activities.

An impressive range of internship activities had been undertaken by the students and the conclusions drawn from their work provided fascinating insights into the business activities of the host companies.

The task of assessing the students’ attainment is considerable and was undertaken by Professor Graham Richards, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oxford and Professor Chris Lowe, University of Cambridge Professor of Biotechnology and Director of the Institute of Biotechnology.  Professor Richards joined the examination team in the capacity of External Examiner for the first time this year, assessing both the students’ work as well as the standing of the course in general.

Dr Linda Allan, Director, Master’s in Bioscience Enterprise Programme commented: “The community at Chesterford Research Park is an excellent example of high achievement in the biotechnology R&D arena and as such is an inspiration to our University of Cambridge postgraduate Bioscience Enterprise students. That combined with the excellent facilities and service provided by the Park team at The Nucleus is why we are holding our symposium here for the fourth consecutive year.”

Chesterford Research Park (http://www.chesterfordresearchpark.com) is an excellent example of a thriving biotech and pharmaceutical business community, ideally situated within easy reach of the City of Cambridge, Stansted airport and the M11.  The Park operates a taxi service and regular shuttle buses to and from the railway stations at Audley End and Great Chesterford, from which London is only approximately an hour away.  From its position within the South Cambridgeshire Biotech Cluster, Chesterford Research Park is perfectly positioned to offer companies of all sizes attractively located, well designed, state-of-the-art facilities.