Industry News
Andrew Roberts to lead science college
Internationally renowned scientist Professor Andrew Roberts has been announced as the new Dean of the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. [ + ]
Australian scientist awarded Royal Medal
Internationally recognised chemist Professor Andrew Holmes has been awarded the 2012 Royal Medal - the only Australian in 10 years to receive the award. [ + ]
Draft NSW Manufacturing Industry Action Plan open for comment
The NSW Government has published its draft Manufacturing Industry Action Plan and has invited comment on the plan. [ + ]
GTG ramps up gene patent litigation efforts
Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) has cemented its relationship with its intellectual property bulldog, Sheridan Ross, as it seeks to assert its DNA patents in markets outside of the US. [ + ]
MDI, CSIRO team to cut Penthrox production costs
The CSIRO will help MDI improve the production process for homegrown analgesic Penthrox to support the company's EU expansion plans for the product. [ + ]
Opinion: Catch cancer? No thanks, I’d rather have a shot!
Vaccines for the cancers we know or suspect may be linked to viruses should be possible. We know how to do the work. All it will take is funding to support the research scientists working on these vaccines, and time, says Professor Ian Frazer. [ + ]
MDI and CSIRO sign deal for next-gen production of ‘green whistle’
Australian healthcare company Medical Developments International (MDI) and CSIRO have signed a technology deal to develop a new production process for the drug methoxyflurane - the pain-relieving ingredient used in Penthrox (commonly known as the green whistle). [ + ]
NMI seminar on communicating risk in the 21st century
On 17 July, the National Measuring Institute (NMI) will host a seminar on risk perception and management for new technologies. The event will be held from 11 am-noon at NMI, Lindfield. [ + ]
Immuron to issue $4.1m worth of options
Immuron (ASX:IMC) plans to issue $4.1m worth of options exercisable at $0.04 per share - just under twice the current trading price of the company's shares. [ + ]
Slideshow: Genetically modified flowers glow in the dark
Adelaide-based Bioconst has begun developing a line of genetically modified fluorescent flowers that produce a protein that glow when exposed to a proprietary UV LED. [ + ]
Feature: Moving target
Professor Johnson Mak is working to understand how HIV functions with the hope of revealing weaknesses that could enable effective treatments and vaccines. [ + ]
CSIRO signs landmark agreement with US NOAA on marine and climate research
CSIRO and the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today signed a series of agreements that bring together the scientific capabilities of two global leaders in marine and atmospheric research. [ + ]
Climate change causing leaves of some Australian plants to narrow
University of Adelaide researchers have discovered that recent climate change is causing the leaves of some Australian plants to narrow in size. [ + ]
Australians and the global IP protest
Concern is growing in Australia about attempts by various governments to introduce stronger intellectual property (IP) right enforcement standards. In a major vote on Wednesday night, the European parliament rejected the new Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA). [ + ]
Latest AusBiotech journal features special investment edition
AusBiotech is pleased to announce that the July edition of AusBiotech’s journal, Australasian Biotechnology, is now published, featuring a special investment edition. [ + ]
