Industry News
Grant writing, a waste of time?
Australian researchers spend an average of 34 working days preparing a single NHMRC grant application. [ + ]
DNA test of Skippy’s scat
In order to manage vulnerable kangaroo populations, it is important to identify the distribution of species across particular areas. Researchers at The University of Adelaide have developed a simple DNA test which identifies the animals from something they leave everywhere - their poo. [ + ]
UBI wins Vic government manufacturing award
Universal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) has picked up a Victorian government manufacturing award recognising innovative use of technology in its production processes. [ + ]
Patrys nabs NZ patent for cancer antibody
Patrys (ASX:PAB) has picked up a patent covering anticancer antibody PAT-LM1 in a second market - New Zealand. [ + ]
New site for bioscience businesses
A new purpose-built technology hub to support emerging high-tech businesses has been established in South Australia. [ + ]
Award for excellence in health and medical research
An infectious diseases researcher has been recognised for his dedication to patients and biomedical research. [ + ]
Applications invited for export awards
The Australian Export Awards has commenced its 2013 campaign to crown Australia’s exporting success stories. [ + ]
Microfluidic devices market report
Yole Développement has released its technology and market analysis, ‘Microfluidic applications in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, in vitro diagnostic and medical device markets’. [ + ]
Treatment in sight for spinal cord injuries
Queensland scientists will begin clinical trials of treatment for spinal cord injuries after discovering dramatic improvements in balance and coordination when blocking a protein. [ + ]
Lyrebird song and dance routine
Male lyrebirds coordinate song with dance, creating a display of a level of sophistication previously only known in humans. [ + ]
ResMed files patent suit against Chinese vendor
ResMed (ASX:RMD) has filed a US patent violation lawsuit against Chinese manufacturer BMC and is seeking to have the company added to its pending ITC case. [ + ]
IP Laws Bill progressed after Productivity Commission Report
The federal government has moved to amend intellectual property Crown use provisions following recommendations in the Productivity Commission Inquiry Report on the compulsory licensing of patents. [ + ]
Consegna trials BreatheAssist in athletes
Consegna (ASX:CGP) said two thirds of athletes trialling the prototype of the sport version of its BreatheAssist device felt they were able to take more air into their lungs. [ + ]
Data mining and machine learning for natural sciences project
NICTA is leading a multimillion-dollar project that will use big data and machine learning to deliver new insights into the natural sciences. [ + ]
Mega Lifesciences to open mega manufacturing plant
Pharmaceuticals company Mega Lifesciences is expanding its Australian business operations with the opening of an $8 million manufacturing plant in Pakenham, Victoria. [ + ]
