Industry News
New R&D tax credit will start in July
Australian companies will become more innovative and globally competitive thanks to the new R&D tax incentive.
[ + ]Deadly E. coli strain sequenced by HPA scientists
The deadly E. coli O104 strain found in Europe has been sequenced using 454 Life Sciences’ benchtop GS Junior sequencing system.
[ + ]R&D Tax Credit (finally) gets the go ahead
Crossbench support has paved the way for the beleaguered R&D Tax Credit to pass the Senate in the next session, coming into effect as of 1 July 2011. [ + ]
QRxPharma to file NDA within two months
After completing a phase III safety trial of analgesic MoxDuo IR QRxPharma (ASX: QRX) is winding up for its New Drug Application within two months time. [ + ]
BIO 2011 special report: The third wave of Australian biotechs
Following the successes of the last six months in Australian biotechnology, the question becomes: who’s next? [ + ]
Molecular diagnostics technology aids management of E. coli crisis
A new xTAG gastrointestinal pathogen panel has been used to triage patients suspected of having an E. coli infection at German Kliniken der Stadt Koln.
[ + ]BIO 2011 special report: Australian biotechnology comes of age
The Australian biotechnology industry has entered a new phase, with several high profile deals demonstrating the sector can truly deliver. Now attention is turning to what comes next. [ + ]
Easy-to-use genome analyser offered
Scientists have developed a genome analyser and browser that allows biologists to analyse and process high-throughput data.
[ + ]Slideshow: Super resolution microscopy
Images from Associate Professor Cynthia Whitchurch and Dr Lynne Turnbull and their DeltaVision|OMX microscope. [ + ]
Feature: Life up close
Associate Professor Cynthia Whitchurch and Dr Lynne Turnbull are helping to reveal new insights into the smallest features of life care of their new super resolution DeltaVision|OMX microscope. [ + ]
Innovation managers receive boost in funding
Life sciences, information technology and medical research companies will receive a $60 million Australian Government investment to support start-up ventures.
[ + ]Bluechiip to list on ASX tomorrow
Wireless tracking and sensor company Bluechiip will list on the ASX on Thursday 9 June 2011 after several months winding up to the big day. [ + ]
The prize of decoding ovarian cancer
Victorian researcher Dr Wen Qui received the Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research for her work in understanding how ovarian cancers spread. [ + ]
Comment: Are you ready for the resurgence in Australian life sciences M&A?
For Australian life sciences companies, the importance of being deal ready is more pressing than at any time since the middle of the last decade. [ + ]
Otifex lands $1.1m to develop treatment for childhood hearing problems
Melbourne-based biotech plans to develop a nasal spray to treat otitis media with effusion (OME). [ + ]
