Targeted treatment technology wins award

A Durham University spin out-company, led by academics in our Chemistry and Biosciences departments, has been recognised for its excellence at a regional awards ceremony. LightOx Ltd develops treatments to target unwanted cells, such as cancer cells, in the body. The company celebrated as they received the award for start-up of the year at the Bionow Awards. The awards recognise quality, outstanding achievement and enterprise in the North of England's Life Sciences sector. The sector is currently worth more than £13 billion to the regional economy annually. Light-based treatment. LightOx Ltd treatments target unwanted cells in the body, which could provide alternative treatments for infections, wounds and even cancerous cells, potentially avoiding surgery or the use or antibiotics.