Industry News
argenx and Monash University partner against autoimmune diseases
To advance a pioneering molecule for autoimmune diseases, global immunology company argenx has signed a strategic partnership with Monash University. [ + ]
Dr Chris Baldwin is new HaemaLogiX CEO and Managing Director
Having commenced in January, Dr Chris Baldwin is clinical stage Australian biotechnology company HaemaLogiX's new CEO and Managing Director. [ + ]
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences announces Automata partnership
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences has announced a strategic partnership with Automata — to accelerate AI-ready laboratory automation. [ + ]
Archer completes potassium sensing alpha prototype
Quantum technology company Archer Materials Limited has developed an early Biochip prototype designed to detect chronic kidney disease. [ + ]
Farm animals and aquaculture cryopreservation partnership announced
Vitrafy Life Sciences Limited has announced that it has entered a 12-month exclusive agreement with French-based IMV Technologies. [ + ]
Vaxxas appoints former Merck Global Vaccines President David Peacock as CEO
To lead the commercialisation of Vaxxas's proprietary high‑density microarray patch (HD‑MAP) vaccination technology, David Peacock has been appointed CEO. [ + ]
Optics11 Life appoints Jacquelien ten Dam as CEO
Optics11 Life plans to accelerate its commercial growth in key markets while building strategic partnerships to extend the reach and impact of mechanobiology. [ + ]
Epilepsy pioneer elected President of Aust Academy of Science
Laureate Professor Sam Berkovic — one of the world's most respected neurologists — has been elected President of the Australian Academy of Science. [ + ]
Babies of stressed mothers likely to get their teeth earlier
Maternal stress during pregnancy can speed up the timing of teeth eruption, which may be an early warning sign of faster biological aging. [ + ]
Customised immune cells used to fight brain cancer
Researchers have developed CAR-T cells — ie, genetically modified immune cells manufactured in the laboratory — that are capable of destroying glioblastoma cells. [ + ]
Elevated blood protein levels predict mortality
Proteins that play key roles in the development of diseases such as cancer and inflammation may also contribute to the risk of dying. [ + ]
AI spots hidden objects in chest scans
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool can spot hard-to-see objects lodged in patients' airways better than expert radiologists. [ + ]
The microbiome helps to fight melanoma
Molecules produced by gut bacteria upon digestion of dietary fibre can improve the function of cancer-fighting immune cells, according to new research. [ + ]
Victorian Govt and BioNTech partner on mRNA manufacturing
Victorian Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson officially opened BioNTech's research and development mRNA manufacturing facility last month. [ + ]
Heart implant brings hope to refractory angina patients
The coronary sinus reducer is understood to redistribute blood flow within the wall of the heart, improving oxygen supply in the parts of the heart muscle where it is needed most. [ + ]
