Industry News
Biotech student to showcase research in AbbVie Student Poster Awards
The AusBiotech 2014 national conference will feature a student poster display in the main exhibition hall for the duration of the conference, and the national winner of the AbbVie Student Poster Awards. [ + ]
Jumping genes and the rise of flowering plants
Scientists from Murdoch University have developed a theory of evolution that explains what Charles Darwin described as an "abominable mystery" - the rapid rise of flowering plants. [ + ]
Telomeres need to last a lifetime
World leaders in telomere research recently gathered in Sydney for the Short Telomere Syndrome Conference to share knowledge and work towards forming an international consortium to progress the understanding of telomeres and associated diseases. [ + ]
Algae share insights into quantum biology
Algae that survive in environments with very low light use quantum mechanics to change the shape of a protein during photosynthesis and proposedly improve their energy uptake. [ + ]
New nanodevices facility for RMIT University
RMIT University has announced a $1.25 million research facility to support the development of cheap, ultraprecise and easy-to-use nanodevices for the rapid diagnosis and detection of health hazards. [ + ]
Lab-on-a-chip tests chemical composition of liquids
Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology have taken a technique for measuring the chemical composition of liquids and implemented it in a tiny sensor. [ + ]
Australia needs tax incentives to be globally competitive
AusBiotech has submitted to the Competition Policy Review (June 2014) that Australia needs to complement the R&D Tax Incentive with the Australian Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Incentive if it is to remain competitive and relevant on the world stage. [ + ]
Osprey gets FDA clearance for second-gen AVERT
Osprey Medical (ASX:OSP) has secured FDA 510(k) approval for the improved version of its AVERT system, designed to reduce the risk of kidney damage from the dyes used in heart procedures. [ + ]
Ortho-ATI shows promise in hip tendon pain
Orthocell has presented results of a successful pilot trial of regenerative therapy Ortho-ATI in 12 patients with gluteal tendinopathy. [ + ]
Cogstate wins first Precision Recruitment contract
CogState (ASX:CGS) has won a contract worth $1.9m for its Precision Recruitment tool, which enables home pre-screening for clinical trials in which cognitive impairment is a factor. [ + ]
GI Dynamics presents EndoBarrier research
GI Dynamics (ASX:GID) has presented more research into the effectiveness of - and mechanism of action behind - EndoBarrier, its non-surgical device therapy for obesity and type 2 diabetes. [ + ]
Starpharma completes chairman succession
Rob Thomas has formally taken over from Peter Bartels as chairman of Starpharma (ASX:SPL) following a seven-month transition period. [ + ]
AsureQuality receives certification for medical device
AsureQuality has recieved certification for the contract manufacture of in vitro diagnostic medical devices. [ + ]
AsureQuality receives ISO 13485:2012 certification
AsureQuality, a contract manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics, has announced it has achieved ISO 13485:2012 certification for the contract manufacture of in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs). [ + ]
Advanced manufacturing heading overseas, says survey
AusBiotech has released the results of the Biotechnology Industry Position Survey (2014). The survey finds that advanced manufacturing associated with the biotech industry is following traditional manufacturing and heading overseas. [ + ]
