Industry News
Brisbane opens new centre for neuromodulation
The $10 million Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation will focus on deep brain stimulation and seek to become an international hub for brain research. [ + ]
What’s New in LAB Technology survey winner
Congratulations to Carla Mathews from Austin Health, who has won an iPad after completing the recent What’s New in LAB Technology survey. [ + ]
LBT Innovations applies for APAS patents
LBT Innovations (ASX:LBT) has filed applications for international patents for its second invention, the Automated Plate Assessment System (APAS). [ + ]
Pharmaxis close to EU approval for Bronchitol
Pharmaxis (ASX:PXS) has been notified that it should soon receive approval for its marketing application to sell its Bronchitol cystic fibrosis treatment in the EU. [ + ]
STAT3 gene highlights delicate immune balance
Researchers have found the STAT3 gene is central to proper immune function, raising hope of new medications to treat immunodeficient and autoimmune disorders. [ + ]
IQnovate signs MOU with agricultural biotech group
Contract medical company IQnovate has signed a memorandum of understanding with JH Biotech Australasia to commercialise and extract research and development efficiencies related to a range of biotechnology products, including ones suitable for animal nutrition. [ + ]
Prima BioMed gets TGA nod to manufacture CVac
The TGA has granted manufacturing approval for Prima BioMed (ASX:PRR) to produce its CVac ovarian cancer vaccine in Australia, for use in a major clinical trial. [ + ]
IQnovate signs first deal since NSX listing
Contract medical company IQnovate (NSX:IQN) has signed a preliminary agreement to provide commercialisation services for JH Biotech Australasia. [ + ]
Phosphagenics signs skincare deal in Korea
Drug delivery company Phosphagenics (ASX:POH) has secured an agreement to supply its BioElixia skincare products to a Korean distributor. [ + ]
UQ and QIMR gang up on infectious diseases
The University of Queensland and the Queensland Institute of Medical Research have entered a joint research partnership to manage and fund the Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre. [ + ]
BioPro survey to see what’s hot in professional development
AusBiotech’s biotechnology-specific professional development program is running an express survey to see if it is meeting your professional development needs. [ + ]
World’s top systems biology researchers coming to Melbourne in 2014
The 15th International Conference on Systems Biology will be held in Melbourne in 2014. [ + ]
Future of cotton research boosted by $35 million
CSIRO and Cotton Seed Distributors (CSD) have announced a five-year, $35 million extension to their existing agreement to fund projects through the Cotton Breeding Australia joint venture. [ + ]
Celxel implants CardioCel in valve reconstructs
Allied Healthcare's (ASX:AHZ) tissue engineering division has implanted its CardioCel patch in heart valve reconstructions, during a phase I animal trial. [ + ]
Anteo licenses Mix&Go to eBiosciences
Anteo Diagnostics (ASX:ADO) has signed a potentially lucrative licensing deal for its Mix&Go molecular glue with US-based eBiosciences. [ + ]
