Industry News
International congress for plant biotechnology coming to Melbourne in August
Melbourne is about to host the next International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB) Congress 2014. [ + ]
Bullets leave behind fingerprints, too
Forensic scientist Anna Bradley is undertaking the world's largest bullet lead study, building on research the FBI started when US President John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Bradley is looking to track the unique 'fingerprint' of bullets in the hope of solving crimes. [ + ]
Antarctic research medals awarded
The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research, (SCAR), an international science body which coordinates high-quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region, has announced the winners of its 2014 medals. [ + ]
Redbiotec and GE Healthcare collaborate on CMV vaccine
Biopharma company Redbiotec and multinational GE Healthcare Life Sciences are collaborating on a process which could lead to the development and production of new vaccines against cytomegalovirus (CMV). [ + ]
Cosmetics consumers going cruelty-free
Market research company Roy Morgan Research has found that consumers are making the shift towards cruelty-free beauty products. The findings align with the news that the Australian Labor Party is currently consulting with the public on the possibility of phasing out the importation, manufacture, sale and advertising of cosmetics or cosmetic ingredients tested on animals. [ + ]
Admedus lifts stake in vaccines unit to 66%
Admedus (ASX:AHZ) has invested to increase its stake in vaccines unit Admedus Vaccines to 66.3%, and has reported sales of $7.8m for the June quarter. [ + ]
Wikibomb to boost online role models for women scientists
The Australian Academy of Science is holding the Women of Science Wikibomb as part of the coming National Science Week activities, and interested individuals are invited to help create and improve the Wikipedia pages of Australian female scientists. [ + ]
New leadership at UTS
The University of Technology, Sydney, has appointed Professor Attila Brungs as its new Vice-Chancellor. [ + ]
IDT names US distributor for generic cancer drug
IDT Australia has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Mayne Pharma for melanoma and glioblastoma multiforme treatment generic temozolomide. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to distribute Newlab forensic sample processing technology
Thermo Fisher Scientific has signed an agreement with NewLab Engineering, a subsidiary of Copan Italia, for the exclusive global rights to distribute card processing automation (CPA) technology, which is designed to prepare DNA samples for human identification in forensic, paternity and research laboratories. [ + ]
Bowel cancer test rolls out in Blue Mountains
Clinical Genomics has launched a trial rollout of its jointly developed blood test for bowel cancer in the Blue Mountains. [ + ]
Wikibomb for Australia's female scientists
Interested individuals are invited to help create and improve the Wikipedia pages of Australian female scientists. The Australian Academy of Science is holding the Women of Science Wikibomb as part of National Science Week. [ + ]
Novogen picks CMOs for ovarian cancer drug
Novogen (ASX:NRT) joint venture CanTx has chosen two US-based CMOs to manufacture batches of Cantrixil, the ovarian cancer drug candidate it aims to take to the clinic in mid-2015. [ + ]
Unlocking the future
The 2014 Australian Research Council's (ARC) Future Fellowships will support 150 outstanding mid-career researchers. [ + ]
New fellowship for gender equity in science
The Judith Whitworth Fellowship for Gender Equality in Science is Australia's first major fellowship designed to help scientists build their careers after taking time off to look after their children. [ + ]
