Industry News
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. [ + ]
AusBiotech delegation of CEOs to Parliament House
AusBiotech’s CEO, a number of its directors and 20 of its member CEOs and executives will tomorrow be hosted at Parliament House for this year’s CEO Forum addressing issues in innovation policy and programs. [ + ]
