Concept Life Sciences
March 5, 2024
Concept Life Sciences has recently been acquired. With a new management team and a clear goal, we’re anticipating tremendous growth from this Manchester-based CRO.
Cytomos
March 5, 2024
Our team had a productive meeting with the Chairman of Cytomos in Leeds, UK. We're excited about their scalable cell therapy and bioprocessing services, and are eager to kick off the next phase of our collaboration.
Upperton Pharma Solutions
March 5, 2024
With new investment from Inflexion PE in 2022, Upperton has moved into new facilities in Nottingham, UK. Special thanks to the Upperton team for taking the time to show us around today.
York Cathedral
March 5, 2024
York Minster, a 1400-year-old Anglican cathedral, is the second largest of its kind in Northern Europe, and home to the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the UK.
Peak District
March 4, 2024
Dan and Nigel took a quick detour through Buxton's Peak District National Park for a bit of green scenery in between this week's UK city hopping.
Pharmaron
March 4, 2024
Pharmaron has quietly reached well over $1 Billion the old school way: by keeping customers happy and staying focused on high value relationships. Today we had the pleasure to meet the UK Site Head in Peek, just outside of Liverpool.
The Biosphere
March 4, 2024
The Biosphere in Newcastle is a collaborative scientific ecosystem dedicated to the commercialization of life science R&D, and home to 14 progressive biotechs.
Guess Where
March 4, 2024
Streams, moss, peat, and rain – The team must be Yorkshire.
Whitehurst Cousins
March 3, 2024
Who better than a cousin to accompany Nigel on his tour through the Potteries?
Back in Time
March 3, 2024
Are we in the 21st or 19th century? Walking through the Staffordshire Potteries is like stepping into a time machine.
Staffordshire Potteries
March 3, 2024
As we continue our tour of the Staffordshire Potteries, you might recognize this giant kiln as a “Peaky Blinders” backdrop.
Stoke-on-Trent Canal
March 3, 2024
Nigel’s on an impromptu “Peaky Blinders” tour this afternoon. First stop: Stoke-on-Trent Canal, a 76-lock canal which spans 150km and has been in use since the late 18th century.
Found Phill
March 2, 2024
Nigel was pleasantly surprised to run into our old friend and longtime Luton supporter, Phill Neill, at the Luton-Villa match.
Box Seats
March 2, 2024
Luton may have performed worse than expected, but watching from a box always helps ease the soreness of watching your hometown lose.
3-2 Villa
March 2, 2024
Aston Villa is sitting on a 15-point buffer to keep its fourth position, which would secure their entry into the 2024-25 European Competitions.
Ollie Watkins
March 2, 2024
Forward Ollie Watkins secures the game for Aston Villa. Better luck next time, Hatters.
Luton Town vs. Aston Villa
March 2, 2024
It would be remiss of Nigel to take a trip to the UK without visiting his and Mark’s hometown of Luton. Our money’s on the Hatters today.
Heckfield Haig
March 2, 2024
Upon returning from a business trip in Saudi Arabia, Haig found some time to catch up with Nigel over dinner at Heckfield Place.
Heckfield from Afar
March 1, 2024
We're in awe of the extensive work and funding that Gerald Chan and his organization have put in to restoring Heckfield Place in recent years.
Heckfield Place
March 1, 2024
Nigel and company visited Heckfield Place in Reading this evening. The manor sits on more than 400 acres of property, and in recent years underwent extensive renovations to transform it into a luxury hotel and dining destination.
Munich International
February 29, 2024
Munich International Airport is in the midst of a serious upgrade. Looking forward to that new traffic flow.
Coriolis Pharma
February 29, 2024
A pleasure to meet some of the senior management team from Coriolis Pharma at their beautiful facility on the outskirts of Munich today.
DIANT Shoot
February 29, 2024
Behind the scenes with the guys and DIANT Pharma's Founder & CEO, Tony Costa, as the team digs into the science behind DIANT's LNP processing system. Keep an eye out for their upcoming product demo video!
Egg & Soldiers
February 28, 2024
Mastering the distinctly European art of dipping your toast into a carefully cracked soft-boiled yolk.
Mind the Gap
February 28, 2024
Day one of eight on Nigel's latest European business trip. We're pleased to see the positive changes made to the London Underground throughout the past decade.
Interesting DOT Signage
February 23, 2024
Mark saw this amazing example of a “Do Not Enter” sign in Florida, at what claimed to be the world’s largest White Castle restaurant, cementing his stance on the chain’s quality.
One Small Step for a Mouse
February 21, 2024
Mark could clearly see it, but the question is – does Space Mountain actually take you to the moon?
Taking in the Mickey
February 21, 2024
Mark’s daughter Violet surveys the Disney parade during a glorious Winter Break day at Magic Kingdom.
Insult to Injury
February 19, 2024
John is bitterly disappointed that Mark found a 70% discount on Vans, after a podiatrist told him to never step foot in there again.
Jetset
February 11, 2024
Buckled in and ready to take off for a quick 24-hour stint in Dublin, Ireland.
Nice Cake
February 9, 2024
Celebrating Lunar New Year the TN way -- This Mandarin cake from Lady Wong's in the East Village was too perfect (and too on brand) not to photograph.
Clearing the Way
February 7, 2024
Capitalizing on an unusually warm February day in Tennessee, Nigel continues his quest to clear a path to the lakeside.
As Seen on TV
February 2, 2024
Why watch it on Netflix when you can see it in person?
Jo Koy
February 2, 2024
First stop on the 2024 comedy tour is Jo Koy. Ever the rule breaker, Nigel managed to snap this photo before Koy took the stage for his Lexington, KY show.
Bio Innovation Leaders Summit 2024
February 1, 2024
Longtime TN collaborator and CEO of Wheeler Bio, Jesse McCool, is taking the stage at this year's BILS to speak on Wheeler's mission with an insightful presentation, "Transcending the CDMO Plateau to Advance Discoveries to FiH."
Square Park, Round Flowers
February 1, 2024
A splash of color in an otherwise gray Thursday in Madison Square Park.
Back in Its Natural Habitat
January 28, 2024
Spotted just offshore in Newport Beach, the “Road to Launch” monster is back on the water for the first time since its maiden voyage in June.
Pablo
January 27, 2024
A unique, and eerily lifelike, sculpture of Picasso spotted in a New York gallery.
Who's the Boss?
January 25, 2024
Rusty and Sarah back in Tennessee vying for the position of alpha cat.
Farewell, Alejandro
January 24, 2024
That’s Nice bids farewell to research team member, Alejandro, as he returns to his native Peru. Thanks for your hard work and dedication throughout this year!
Advanced Therapies Week
January 18, 2024
We're excited to catch up with clients at Advanced Therapies Week in Miami. Speaking of clients, come see Alla Zamarayeva, PhD, CEO at CellFE, present her company's transformative microfluidic platform on the Innovation Stage at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Dog Sleigh Ride
January 17, 2024
Nigel and a handful of other adventurers went on a 10-mile dog sleigh excursion. While driving a sleigh can be difficult, the real challenge was keeping the dogs focused!
Kakslauttanen Resort, West Village
January 17, 2024
Check out this gorgeous snow sculpture that Nigel spotted at the Kakslauttanen Resort, West Village. There's something magical about snow after nightfall.
Kakslauttanen Resort
January 17, 2024
It's Nigel's last day at the Kakslauttanen Resort in Finland! While he's sad to go, he highly recommends trying the various outdoor adventures you can find in the frozen forest.
Northern Lights
January 17, 2024
While at the Kakslauttanen Resort in Finland, Nigel got this breathtaking view of the Northern Lights. While there are several places across the globe where you can see an aurora, Finland is one of the best.
Kakslauttanen Brewery
January 17, 2024
Nigel found this fine example of a microbrewery in Finland. Since it was built during Covid, the brewery has not gotten a lot of use yet, but we're eager to see what it can do!
Stay Fly
January 16, 2024
Even sub-zero temperatures can't get between Nigel and a photoshoot with his favorite coat.
Winter Wonderland
January 15, 2024
The Frozen Forest stretches on for miles in every direction. The silence is almost deafening.
Border Crossing
January 15, 2024
Just kidding. Nigel's staying on the Finland side.
I Can See Russia from My House
January 15, 2024
It's a bit hard to believe, but Finland borders Russia, as seen here.