Industry News
Researchers find protein protecting against STIs
Monash Institute of Medical Research (MIMR) scientists have found a protein in the female reproductive tract that protects against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia and herpes simplex virus (HSV). [ + ]
Bionomics preps for capital raising
Bionomics (ASX:BNO) has entered a trading halt ahead of a capital raising. [ + ]
Alchemia reaps $4.4m from R&D Tax Incentive
Alchemia (ASX:ACL) has received a payout under the R&D Tax Incentive scheme that has principally covered expenses related to phase III clinical trials. [ + ]
New blood test set to detect ‘forgotten’ women’s cancer
Garvan researchers, in collaboration with The Gynaecologic Cancer Centre at Royal Hospital for Women, are developing the first-ever early detection test for ovarian cancer based on epigenetic changes that are associated with ovarian cancer risk. [ + ]
Models made for science at University of Sydney exhibition
An exhibition at the University of Sydney’s Macleay Museum provides a rare opportunity to see models used to teach science and medicine at the university from the 1880s. [ + ]
Bone Therapeutics invests in cell therapy manufacturing facility
Bone Therapeutics, an international biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative cell therapy products for the treatment of bone diseases, has announced that it has secured its future manufacturing requirements, allowing it to produce its bone cell therapy products on a commercial scale. [ + ]
NSW Government funding for researchers competing for Commonwealth grants
Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner is urging NSW’s leading research centres to tap into state government funding offering them a more competitive edge in attracting lucrative Commonwealth grants. [ + ]
New workforce development service will help SMEs improve their competitive edge
A Manufacturing Workforce Development Service (MWDS) has been formed to specifically work with manufacturing SMEs to support and help them access the Australian government’s National Workforce Development Fund (NWDF). [ + ]
AtCor signs $800K contract expansion
AtCor Medical (ASX:ACG) has expanded an existing contract to supply its SphygmoCor diagnostic to the tune of $800,000. [ + ]
AtCor swings to profit
AtCor Medical (ASX:ACG) has reported its second ever half-year profit for 1H13 thanks to revenue growth and cost-cutting. [ + ]
New imaging device is flexible, flat and transparent
An Austrian research team has developed an entirely new way of capturing images based on a flat, flexible, transparent and potentially disposable polymer sheet. [ + ]
Birth order linked to increased risk of diabetes, metabolic disorders
Long a source of sibling rivalry, birth order may raise the risk of first-born children developing diabetes or high blood pressure. [ + ]
Movers & shakers: Another Farrell to head ResMed
Mick Farrell, son of Dr Peter Farrell, will take over as CEO of ResMed while his father transitions to non-executive chairman. [ + ]
PolyActiva $9.2m cash injection
PolyActiva has raised $9.2m to further the development of its polymer drug delivery technology platform. [ + ]
Phosphagenics working on topical opioid patch
Phosphagenics (ASX:POH) will bring a new product to trials after preclinical research showed oxycodone delivered with its TPM tech can provide pain relief without entering the blood. [ + ]
