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Women in STEM: Kerrie MacKerracher on International Women’s Day

Women in STEM: Kerrie MacKerracher on International Women’s Day

Today, 8th March, marks International Women’s Day 2024. At Cirdan, we are delighted to mark this day by celebrating women in STEM, beginning in our own team. Having a large percentage of women amongst our staff, we would like to take the opportunity to highlight the vital roles and responsibilities they carry out every day. The commitment and results which they deliver help us to further Cirdan’s mission of revolutionising the future of healthcare.

Today’s International Women’s Day Women in STEM special highlights Kerrie MacKerracher, Test Manager for ULTRA. We caught up with Kerrie to hear her story.

People Behind the Product: A Day in the Life of Sales and Delivery Manager

People Behind the Product: A Day in the Life of Sales and Delivery Manager

Tony Carter began his journey with Cirdan in June 2023, stepping into the role of Regional Sales and Delivery Manager. Since then, he has worked on diverse projects, dedicated to enhancing the sales and delivery of ULTRA. Juggling multiple responsibilities seamlessly, his routine involves engaging with potential and existing clients, overseeing the intricate ULTRA delivery and installation processes, all while playing a pivotal role in a sales team dedicated to understanding and serving the unique needs of healthcare environments.

Cirdan Ltd secures £2.3m to expand operations in New Funding Round Led by Kernel Capital

Cirdan Ltd secures £2.3m to expand operations in New Funding Round Led by Kernel Capital

Lisburn based Cirdan, is a global leader in digital pathology with clients in over 150 laboratories and hospitals across 20 countries and 6 continents. The Company is growing its revenues with expected 80%+ year on year growth in 2024.  Cirdan has successfully secured £2.3m in new funding to expand business operations with the creation of up to 25 new jobs ahead of new contract wins. The investment was led by Kernel Capital through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). 

Cirdan Celebrates 75 Years of the NHS

Cirdan Celebrates 75 Years of the NHS

Throughout the month of July, here at Cirdan we are delighted to celebrate 75 years of the NHS. To mark the momentous occasion, we want to take a look at the evolution of Pathology since the conception of the NHS, back in 1948.

People Behind the Product: From Code to Chords

People Behind the Product: From Code to Chords

Meet Paul Olphert who joined Cirdan as Software Engineer Contractor in 2022 and has since been actively involved on a diverse range of projects within the ULTRA division. His role has since changed to Associate Integration Engineer, and encompasses the exploration of innovative approaches to integrating software systems while ticking all of the interoperability boxes for clients. He is always up to his elbows in learning new technologies and joining forces with both internal and external teams to broaden his expertise. He also recently graduated from Queen’s University with a Master’s in Software Development. Congratulations!

People Behind the Product: Switching Lisburn for Lisbon!

People Behind the Product: Switching Lisburn for Lisbon!

Greg Farnan began his journey with Cirdan as a result of Cirdan’s acquisition of Philip’s PathXL, in 2020. Since then, he has worked as Technical Team Lead as part of Cirdan’s PathXL division, working on many exciting projects such as Tutor, Cirdan’s digital pathology education platform, and Cirdan AP, for use in the lab.

People Behind the Product: A Day in the Life of Customer Support Team Lead

People Behind the Product: A Day in the Life of Customer Support Team Lead

Andrés Aparicio began his journey to Cirdan through a less common route, entering as a result of Cirdan’s acquisition of Philip’s Digital and Computational Pathology business, formerly PathXL, in 2016. Since then, he has worked as part of Cirdan’s Support Team as Customer Support Team Lead for the PathXL division. We caught up with Andrés to get a deeper insight into the daily life of a Customer Support Team Lead, and how Cirdan forms an integral part of his busy life.

Introducing our Family of Specimen Imaging Systems: Built With the Patient in Mind

Introducing our Family of Specimen Imaging Systems: Built With the Patient in Mind

Cirdan are delighted to be officially launching for the first time in the US our family of specimen imaging systems, built with the patient in mind. At Cirdan, we are proud to be a key contributor in the fight against breast cancer. Our systems are designed with the patient in mind and aim to fulfil the growing demand for solutions to help clinical teams improve their operating efficiencies and ultimately their patient outcomes.

Cirdan Joins G-Cloud Framework for Third Year in a Row

Cirdan Joins G-Cloud Framework for Third Year in a Row

We are delighted to announce that for the third consecutive year Cirdan has been awarded a place on the government’s latest, G-Cloud framework, the G-cloud 13. G-cloud is a government-based framework which allows for greater acknowledgement and implementation of cloud services across industries within the public sector. It allows businesses to adopt cloud-based services which are verified by the government, readily accessible and cost-effective due to their establishment within the framework.

Cirdan, Queen’s University Belfast and KTP Associate Jonathan Armstrong win Innovate UK’s award for Best KTP 2022

Cirdan, Queen’s University Belfast and KTP Associate Jonathan Armstrong win Innovate UK’s award for Best KTP 2022

Cirdan are delighted to announce that together with Queen’s University Belfast and our KTP Associate and Senior AI Engineer, Jonathan Armstrong, we have been selected as the winners of the Best KTP project by Innovate UK. Innovate UK’s Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership award honours the KTP which has brought the greatest benefits to all three participants, exceeding the expectations set out in their KTP proposal, and which best exemplifies innovation through collaboration.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Let Our Family Protect Your Family

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Let Our Family Protect Your Family

October marks a month dedicated to a cause close to the core of everything which we do at Cirdan: Breast Cancer Awareness. This month will see a surge in activism surrounding breast cancer awareness and a push for finding a cure from around the globe. The fight to treat and cure breast cancer continues constantly, and we pride ourselves in taking part in the fight to save lives.  

Cirdan, Queen’s University Belfast and KTP Associate Jonathan Armstrong shortlisted for Innovate UK’s Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership Award

Cirdan, Queen’s University Belfast and KTP Associate Jonathan Armstrong shortlisted for Innovate UK’s Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership Award

Cirdan are delighted to announce that together with Queen’s University Belfast and our KTP Associate and Senior AI Engineer, Jonathan Armstrong, we have been shortlisted for Innovate UK’s esteemed Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership Award. Innovate UK’s Best Knowledge Transfer Partnership award honours the KTP which has brought the greatest benefits to all three participants, exceeding the expectations set out in their KTP proposal, and which best exemplifies innovation through collaboration.

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