March 2022
Cell Projects & Isohelix Renew ISO Certifications
September 2021
Cell Projects Doubles it’s Floor Space
May 2021
Cell Projects/Isohelix Engages European Representative For It’s Range Of DNA/RNA Swabs and GeneFix Saliva Collectors
May 2021
Cell Projects/Isohelix and Autogen Sign Collaborative Agreement for Improved Automated DNA Workflows
May 2021
Isohelix DNA/RNA Swabs Certified to New EU Regulations
GeneFix Saliva Collectors Certified to New EU Regulations
December 2017
Latest High Throughput Saliva DNA Isolation
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December 2017
Isohelix Launches New Saliva RNA Collectors
August 2017
Isohelix Scores a Second Chinese CFDA Registration
Isohelix (UK) announces that their range of innovative DNA Buccal Swabs are now registered with the Chinese CFDA, alongside the recently CFDA filed DNA Saliva Collectors. The registration process included rigorous and exhaustive checks, covering risk analysis, manufacturing specifications, technical product performance and quality control processes. Tom Hole, CEO of Isohelix comments that “Isohelix has been well established in the marketplace for some time, and the registration of both of these key product lines supports the quality of our product design, manufacture and ongoing development.”
July 2017
ISO Certifications Renewed
Cell Projects and Isohelix renew both its ISO9001 and ISO13485 certifications. Following an external renewal audit, we are delighted that Cell Projects/Isohelix passed first time, without any listed non-conformities, attaining the more stringent and latest ISO certifications.
December 2015
GeneFiX™ receives CE-IVD marking
Isohelix is pleased to announce that its GeneFiX™ Saliva DNA Collection Device has received CE-IVD marking, through completion of a comprehensive technical validation under the European Directive for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices. Read more about this CE-IVD marking. Isohelix is a division of Cell Projects Ltd.
December 2015
Laboratory expansion for Isohelix
Isohelix are initiating the construction of new cutting-edge laboratory facilities, the first in a series of laboratory redevelopments for the company. The new laboratories will ultimately add value and complement the existing excellent laboratory facilities. Read more information about the expansion here. Isohelix is a division of Cell Projects Ltd.
December 2015
More saliva devices to choose from within the GeneFiX™ DNA collection
The Isohelix GeneFiX™ DNA collection has been expanded to include ‘Assisted’ and ‘Smaller Volume’ saliva devices. Read more for full product details. Isohelix is a division of Cell Projects Ltd.
December 2015
New BuccalFix Swab products available enabling improved DNA stabilization
Isohelix is pleased to announce a range of new BuccalFix products available which enable improved DNA stabilization. Available both in pre-aliquoted Manual and HT tubes.
Isohelix is a division of Cell Projects Ltd.
September 2014
Cell Projects announces the appointment of Geoff Spink as a Non-Executive Director
Geoff has held many CEO and Senior Director positions in UK/International listed private and venture capital-backed companies, many within the Life Sciences sector. Tom Hole, CEO of Cell Projects, said “I am delighted to welcome Geoff to the Board. I know that he will provide valuable assistance as we continue with the strategic development and growth of our business.”
June 2014
Cell Projects continues to expand its products under the ‘Isohelix brand with the GeneFiX Saliva DNA Collections and Isolation’ products.
January 2014
Cell Projects extends its Molecular Biology Laboratories due to continued expansion within its Manufacturing, Development and Service businesses.
April 2013
Two New additional Isohelix DNA Isolation kits have been launched for use with DNA swabs. Both kits have been designed to produce the very highest qualities of DNA.
January 2013
Isohelix products scale new heights on Mount Everest
Isohelix DNA Swabs and Stabilising Capsules from Cell Projects will be used for repeated DNA sampling and storage on the forthcoming Xtreme Everest 2 Expedition.
May 2012
Tom Hole, Managing Director at Cell Projects, announces the issue of US Patent no 8222014 for ‘Apparatus and Method for Planar Electroporation’ which is one of many patents supporting a new and unique range of Adherent Cell Electroporation devices being developed and commercialised at Cell Projects.
February 2012
Cell Projects announces its successful Certification of the ‘ISO 13485:2003’ Quality Management Standard, to a level suitable for the design and manufacture of devices used in In-Vitro diagnostics kits.
August 2011
Cell Projects presents posters on the Insitu technology at the International Gap Junction Conference 2011 in Ghent, Belgium.
July 2010
Cell Projects signs an exclusive worldwide agreement with a London NHS Hospital Trust to commercialise patent protected technologies for improving DNA yields from buccal and saliva collection devices.
May 2010
Cell Projects wins EU research grant to develop Adherent Electroporation as an In Vitro drug testing model for primary heart and cancer cell lines.
July 2009
Additional Office and Laboratory facilities are built at Cell Projects to cover the rapid expansion of the business.
October 2008
Cell Projects enters into a wide ranging commercial license and joint development agreement with Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada covering key Adherent Cell Electroporation Technologies.
February 2008
Cell Projects launches expanded range of PCR plates, strips and films.
May 2007
Cell Projects is awarded BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Quality Certification.
January 2007
Cell Projects acquires Isohelix, a specialist manufacturer of easy-to-use high-yield DNA buccal swab devices and related isolation kits for the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
May 2006
Cell Projects introduces a range of cap strips for PCR and QPCR applications.
February 2006
Cell Projects moves into new purpose designed office, laboratory and warehouse facilities in Harrietsham, UK.
October 2005
Cell Projects wins DTI financial support under the ‘passport to export’ scheme.
August 2005
Cell Projects launches a range of branded 96 well PCR plates with improved performance characteristics.
March 2005
Several OEM and private label manufacturing agreements are agreed for Electroporation and other Molecular Biology consumables.
December 2004
Cell Projects sets up a new division to handle sub contract development and manufacturing agreements with external corporations.
September 2004
The Electrobuffer range of kits are introduced, aimed at improving efficiencies and reducing Cell Trauma for Mammalian Cell Electroporation.
April 2004
Cell Projects completes key International Sales and Marketing Agreements with Specialist Molecular Biology distributors for countries within Europe, America and Far East.
March 2004
A new range of technically superior Electroporation products are launched.
January 2004
The Cell Projects Research, Development and Manufacturing facilities are opened.
