Queensland stem cell centre opens
03 April, 2008
The opening of the second node of Australia's Stem Cell Centre will strengthen Australia's biotechnology capability.
Academy of Science members announced
25 March, 2008
Seventeen of Australia’s leading scientists have been chosen to join the Australian Academy of Science.
Bioscience fund joins the IIF program
20 March, 2008
The Brandon Bioscience Fund from Brandon Capital Partners has been chosen as the 11th fund to be fully licensed to operate under the Australian Government’s Innovation Investment Fund (IIF) Program.
Is our antiquated patent system hindering science?
17 March, 2008
Biotechnology discoveries, like the method for creating synthetic life forms, are at risk of being unduly hindered by private corporations unless patent systems are brought into the 21st century, according to an expert from The Australian National University.
High-tech production facility opens in Adelaide
12 March, 2008
Thermo Fisher Scientific has opened a state-of-the-art facility in Adelaide, SA.
Australia and New Zealand on display at Pittcon
10 March, 2008 by Janette Woodhouse
What's New in LAB Technology editor Janette Woodhouse reports on the Australian contingent at Pittcon 2008.
National Science Week grants announced
29 February, 2008
The National Science Week grants were announced on Tuesday, with $500,000 in funding provided to one of the most diverse sets of projects in the program's 11-year history.
Preparation for immunoassays seminar
13 February, 2008
The Fluorescence Applications in Biotechnology and Life Sciences Network and Science Industry Australia are preparing to run a seminar titled Luminescent Energy Transfer Immunoassays for the Rapid and Sensitive Detection of Analyte in Complex Matrices, to be held at Macquarie University on Tuesday 19 February.
New era in scientific debate for Australia
07 February, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
Industries and sectors wait with baited breath for revolutionary new policies to be announced, increases in spending to be determined and any policies that the old government had planned can generally be assured of being tossed out the window
Photonics catalogue
07 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Lastek Pty Ltd
Thorlabs has released its volume 19 ‘Tools of the Trade’ free catalogue. With over 1100 pages, the catalogue highlights more than 10,000 products for the photonics industry offered by Thorlabs and its strategic partner companies.
Japan seeking more Australian biotech companies
30 January, 2008
Australian biotech companies are developing a reputation for quality and innovation in Japan — the second largest biotechnology market in the world. With the Japanese biotechnology market and related industries expected to grow to $260 billion by 2010, The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking more businesses to take advantage of Australia’s standing with its largest trading partner.
NSW scientists shine at Academy Awards
21 January, 2008
Four scientists from New South Wales have won awards for scientific excellence in career research from peak science body the Australian Academy of Science.
Lomb opens service centre in Melbourne
18 January, 2008
Lomb Scientific is set to open an office and warehouse facility in the Melbourne suburb of Kensington.
Bonnett becomes Microanalytix
17 January, 2008
Bonnet Equipment, supplier of a range of high quality laboratory products and consumables to laboratories in Australia and New Zealand, has recently instituted a name change to Microanalytix.
Invitrogen acquires CellzDirect
16 January, 2008
Invitrogen, a provider of life science technologies for research, production and diagnostics, has announced a definitive agreement to purchase privately held American company CellzDirect for around $57 million.
