'Confident' Progen boosted by manufacturing gains
13 March, 2002 by Pete YoungHalf-year results for drug developer Progen Industries show the company enjoyed healthy revenue gains from its contract manufacturing arm while R&D spend rose slightly.
Bionomics heads north again for new partnership
13 March, 2002 by Pete YoungAustralia's first publicly-listed pure genomics research company, Bionomics Ltd, has interested a second northern hemisphere partner in its portfolio of patented genes.
Queensland's modest benefactor strikes again
11 March, 2002 by Pete YoungThe golden reach of a US philanthropist has touched the Queensland Institute of Medical Research again.
Xenome seals deal with big European
08 March, 2002 by Pete YoungFresh from inking pacts with two drug development companies, marine toxin specialist Xenome Ltd is on the verge of finalising many more similar deals, says CEO Tony Evans.
New DNA technology could spell precise GMO detection
07 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergAt a time when the precise detection of GMOs in food products has been an issue for the Federal government's analytical laboratories, Sydney company BTF Decisive Microbiology has launched bioparticle dispensing technology that it claimed would provide precision in quantitative DNA analysis.
pSivida heralds 'image-raising' appointments
06 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergPlatform technology company pSivida has made two new appointments to raise its international profile.
Strong growth continues for PanBio
06 March, 2002 by Pete YoungDiagnostic test company PanBio posted a first half sales jump of 49% to stay on track for a full year revenue target of $16.9 million.
Deloittes aims to flush out fast-moving biotechs
06 March, 2002 by Iain ScottNational accounting firm Deloittes has launched its Technology Fast 50 program for 2002.
BresaGen: stem cell debate won't affect our research
05 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisBresaGen has reassured investors its projects are not threatened by potential regulation of stem cell research in Australia.
Panbio pulls back from dendrimer joint venture
04 March, 2002 by Pete YoungA million-dollar collaboration between nano-drug company Starpharma and diagnostics specialist PanBio Ltd has come unstuck.
Cryosite poised for listing
04 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergCryosite, a Sydney-based biotechnology service company that stores frozen biological material, is going public.
Biota aims to reclaim position after flat half-year
04 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisBiota Holdings' much-hyped influenza drug, Relenza, failed to contribute revenue in an interim result that saw the company record a loss of $3.2 million.
Medical devices network takes shape
01 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergA new network for the medical device industry is gearing up for launch.
Plant breeders to get access to genetic info
01 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisPlant breeders are expected to benefit from a joint venture between a Melbourne genetics company and the Victorian Government.
GroPep offloads IP to concentrate on protein pharma
01 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisSouth Australian drug discovery company GroPep (ASX:GRO) has begun selling off sections of its newly acquired intellectual property treasure chest.
