Leading cancer researcher is new bioscience boss
15 January, 2007
Professor Brandon Wainwright, cancer and cystic fibrosis researcher, is the new director of an Australian bioscience flagship, the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB) at the University of Queensland (UQ).
Australian companies offered fast track opportunity
15 December, 2006
The Company Chemists Association has offered Australian companies the opportunity to attend New Frontiers 2007, business seminar and business speed dating event, which seeks to help international companies that are keen to expand into the United Kingdom pharmacy market to fast track their business and understanding of the market.
Innovic’s Next Big Thing Award 2007
06 December, 2006
Entries are now being accepted for Innovic’s Next Big Thing Award 2007.
New Award expands global connections for Australian Science
22 November, 2006
An award was announced at the AusBiotech 2006 Conference in Sydney, giving Australian scientists at the forefront of Australian medical research an opportunity to build their networks within the global arena and follow in the footsteps of Australian of the Year, Ian Frazer, taking his Australian research into the HPV vaccine to the global market.
Pathology Update 2007
13 November, 2006
When: 2-4 March 2007
Where: Sydney Convention Exhibition Centre
Registration: www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate
New chemical classification system for Australia
03 November, 2006
Information on a new global system for the classification and labelling of chemicals was released by the Australian Compensation and Safety Council (ASCC) this week.
Wine industry seeks $225 million R&D investment
02 November, 2006
Australia’s wine industry is seeking to boost investment in research and development to $225 million per annum to maintain the edge that new technologies and innovation has given the industry over its global competitors.
Giving laboratory managers a voice
01 November, 2006
At the opening of the 2006 Laboratory Managers Conference at the Carlton Crest Hotel, Melbourne, the SIA’s executive director, Duncan Jones MAICD, announced the formation of the Australasian Laboratory Manager’s Association (ALMA).
ARC major funding outcomes to commence in 2007
27 October, 2006
ARC has announced the outcomes of the Australian Research Council’s National Competitive Grants Program for 2007.
$70m research institute opens at UQ
27 October, 2006
The latest addition to a cluster of research institutes at The University of Queensland, the $70m Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN), has opened at the university's St Lucia campus.
Science opportunity for year 9 students
19 October, 2006
The Siemens Science Experience is a three-day hands-on science, engineering and technology program that will be conducted in Australian universities in 2006/2007 for students who will be entering year 10 in 2007.
Call for submissions
11 October, 2006
The Small Scale Technology Cluster (STC) has available small cash grants and discounted access to MiniFAB’s facilities through its Small Scale Technology Access Program. Applications will be reviewed and ranked by the STC Scientific Review Panel.
Patent mapping and technology licensing
09 October, 2006 by David Lambourne, Freehills Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys
Australia is a net importer of intellectual property rights. A question that all people who invest in intellectual property should ask is "Are you paying too much?" The answer to this question in many cases is "Yes!"
Qld company raises millions for drug research
29 September, 2006
A Queensland biotechnology company has raised AU$11.9 m to fund the development of new types of therapeutic drugs.
Research excellence showcased
22 September, 2006
Eight up-and-coming University of Queensland researchers have received awards at the 2006 UQ Foundation Research Excellence Awards held at Brisbane Customs House.
