Case Studies
Testing laboratory completes major upgrade
ALS's new base in Smithfield, in Greater Western Sydney, remakes a 20-year-old facility that had reached its operational limits. [ + ]
Could this human tissue biobank find the cause of a bowel cancer surge?
In a new Australian biobank, lab comparisons of tissue donated by cancer patients will explore how to prevent and treat the deadliest cancer in 25- to 54-year-olds. [ + ]
Robotic laboratory to fast-track drug invention, trials and commercialisation
The lab will house an automated system for high-throughput X-ray crystallography, often referred to as HTX, at the Australian Synchrotron in Clayton. [ + ]
Absorbable scaffolds regenerate lost breast tissue
Thirty Australian women have now undergone restorative breast surgery using an absorbable scaffold technology specifically designed to regenerate lost breast tissue. [ + ]
Partnership eyes up gene-editing approaches to vision loss
A partnership will build on Australian ophthalmic research into mechanisms that damage nerve cells connecting the retina to the brain, leading to irreversible blindness. [ + ]
Multiple myeloma treatment reprograms patients' own immune cells
An Australian and Victorian Government funding agreement has allowed eligible Australians with multiple myeloma access to a tailor-made blood cancer treatment. [ + ]
Improving external quality assurance (EQA) testing through automation
Through pathology partnerships, a healthcare interoperability company has set out to eliminate manual processes for quality assurance testing in laboratories. [ + ]
Cancer research and clinical trials at the core of new centre
The Australian Cancer Research Foundation Centre for Dynamic Immuno-Oncology (CDIO) has been launched by Monash University and The Alfred. [ + ]
Ecopha Biotech announces strategic cross-border model
To commercialise its ecopha.bio technology for a Pongamia-based bioeconomy, Australian company Ecopha Biotech has announced an Australia–India strategy. [ + ]
Aussie biotech to manufacture mRNA paediatric brain cancer vaccines
A Queensland-based biotechnology company will manufacture personalised mRNA paediatric brain cancer vaccines for a clinical trial commencing this month. [ + ]
Images reveal "incredible" detail of industrial micro-CT scanner
Images of intricate biological structures and everyday items have revealed the capabilities of a University of Queensland industrial micro-CT scanner. [ + ]
MRI scanner to advance medical breakthroughs at Monash
Siemens Healthineers' MAGNETOM Cima.X 3T is claimed to be Victoria's most advanced, research-dedicated MRI scanner to support scientists in critical health challenges. [ + ]
Virtual pathology streamlines rapid onsite evaluation
Technology from Grundium, a specialist in digital imaging for pathology, has been shown to match the diagnostic accuracy of traditional methods while decreasing turnaround times and improving patient care. [ + ]
Sequencing tech could transform NZ viticulture
A new initiative aims to utilise genomics to breed better varieties of grapevines and hops that are tolerant and resistant to pests and diseases, thus reducing fungicide use across New Zealand's NZ$2.1 billion wine export industry. [ + ]
Single-cell sequencing capability boosted in South Australia
The South Australian Genomics Centre has become the first certified service provider in Asia–Pacific for Parse Biosciences' Evercode single-cell sequencing technology. [ + ]
