Industry News
Regenerative medicine through the lens of an artist
In 2017 the AMRI ran its first Artist in Residence program, inviting nine artists to each spend a week exploring the theme of regeneration. [ + ]
Alliance Agreement to advance laser-based cancer treatment
The Hudson Institute and Invion have signed a Research & Development Alliance Agreement in order to advance the latter's cancer treatment technology, Photosoft. [ + ]
Join the March for Science on 14 April
The second global March for Science is taking place on Saturday, 14 April, and Australian science enthusiasts are encouraged to take part. [ + ]
Less invasive glaucoma treatment gets approval
A surgical treatment for glaucoma that involves implantation of a microfistula tube has been approved for general use in Australia. [ + ]
Blood cancer biomarker discovered
Scientists have discovered a biomarker that could help to unlock the medical mystery behind multiple myeloma — an untreatable blood cancer that affects mostly older Australians. [ + ]
Queensland Govt launches life sciences competition
The competition is targeted at life sciences industry representatives in Australia and overseas, encouraging attendance at this year's AusBiotech conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
New brew of beer holds the hops, keeps the flavour
How would you like to try beer that costs less and has a more consistent flavour? US scientists may have come to your rescue. [ + ]
GSK launches drug discovery challenge in Australia
GSK's Discovery Fast Track Australian Challenge is designed to accelerate the translation of early-stage research into game-changing new medicines. [ + ]
Human antibody found to prevent malaria in mice
US scientists have discovered a human antibody that protects mice from infection with the deadliest malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. [ + ]
Immutep enters clinical trial collaboration, raises $6.85m
The clinical trial will evaluate the combination of Immutep's lead immunotherapy product candidate with MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy in several different solid tumours. [ + ]
Young scientists to attend 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Eight rising stars of Australian science have been selected to attend a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and young scientists from around the world. [ + ]
Skin regeneration trial commences in China
AVITA Medical has announced the commencement of a clinical trial of its ReCell regenerative medicine technology in the treatment of second-degree burns in China. [ + ]
$12m in funding to improve cancer research, treatment
Cancer Institute NSW has announced $12 million in grants funding, supporting 20 projects that are set to improve the lives of cancer patients across the state. [ + ]
Numedico, NY med school collaborate for ovarian cancer
SA-based Numedico Technologies and NY-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have partnered to improve early detection of endometrial and ovarian cancers. [ + ]
Computational tool to assess superbug's response to antibiotics
A powerful computational tool has been developed for antimicrobial pharmacological research into one of the world's most dangerous superbugs. [ + ]
