Case Studies
Clinical research facility cuts core workflow time
A private nephrology research facility on the Gold Coast has reduced the time of core clinical trial workflows from 30–45 minutes to under five using Opti Assist. [ + ]
Continuous monitoring helps safeguard research integrity
Omniflex has helped clinical research organisation CAPRISA protect temperature-sensitive biological specimens with a continuous environmental monitoring system. [ + ]
A high-performance method for CRISPR off-target nomination
A new study provides evidence that can help gene editing developers prioritise biologically relevant sites for downstream confirmation and risk assessment. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
