Industry News
Funding boost for clinical trials
The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance has welcomed the funding commitment for clinical trials and registries in the Federal Budget. [ + ]
International funding for Australian epigenome researcher
Australian epigenetics and genomics researcher Ryan Lister has been chosen alongside 40 researchers from 16 countries to receive a prestigious international scholarship that will fund his research. [ + ]
Hall of Fame award for IDT Australia
Pharmaceutical manufacturing and drug development company IDT Australia has received a Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame award in the High Growth Sector of Medical Technologies and Pharmaceuticals. [ + ]
Cannabis could reverse brain decline
Cannabis has the potential to reverse brain ageing and improve memory function, a new European study has revealed. [ + ]
Spinout company Exopharm to harness the regenerative power of exosomes
Altnia Group has spun out a new company called Exopharm as part of its efforts to bring a new type of nanodrug called exosomes into local clinical trials. [ + ]
Key China patent for PharmAust
PharmAust, an ASX-listed oncology company, has secured a key China patent. [ + ]
Major cancer protein conundrum solved
US scientists have solved a major conundrum regarding the exact role of a protein in a critical cancer-linked pathway. [ + ]
Australia's best young science communicator named
Microbiologist and honey expert Dr Nural Cokcetin has been named the country's best young science communicator at the Australian final of FameLab, an international competition sponsored by the British Council. [ + ]
Altering evolution with gene drive technology — what are the risks?
With new gene-editing technology that overrides natural selection set to come into use in the next 3–5 years, the Australian Academy of Science claims it is time for Australia to have a national discussion about the implications of this technology. [ + ]
Australian researchers find unexpected genomic landscape in melanoma
Genetic changes in acral and mucosal melanomas are completely different to the mutations found in skin melanoma, reveals a new study by Australian researchers. [ + ]
Genomics alliance receives first round of funding
The Queensland Genomics Health Alliance (QGHA) has received funding for nine research projects as part of a $25 million initiative of the Palaszczuk government. [ + ]
EKF expands geographical reach of PCT test
In vitro diagnostics company EKF Diagnostics has expanded the distribution of its Procalcitonin LiquiColor test into Eastern Europe, the Middle East and APAC. [ + ]
New method for producing PET radiotracers
Researchers at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation have led the development of a new method for producing PET radiotracers. [ + ]
MTPConnect Project Fund Program applications to open in July
MTPConnect, the industry growth centre for the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector, will open the second round of its $15.6 million Project Fund Program in July. [ + ]
Medicinal cannabis imported into Australia
Health House International has successfully imported its first medicinal cannabis products into Australia, having received a federal import licence from the Australian Government earlier this year. [ + ]
