Dow completes separation from DowDuPont
18 April, 2019Dow has successfully completed its separation from DowDuPont, becoming a more focused and streamlined materials science company in the process.
NanoString and Abcam enter partnership to expand antibody portfolio
15 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Abcam Australia Pty LtdNanoString Technologies has announced a commercial agreement with Abcam for the manufacture and sale of antibodies specifically for use with NanoString's GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP).
Thermo Fisher and Genovis collaborate on biotherapeutics
12 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificServing science company Thermo Fisher Scientific has begun a collaborative project with Genovis, a provider of enzyme products for biological drug development, to develop end-to-end workflows for the preparation, characterisation and monitoring of novel and complex biotherapeutics using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
Govt funding, 10-year plan to improve gender equity in STEM
05 April, 2019The Australian Government has announced $3.4m to improve STEM equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.
Leukaemia and lupus research to be fast-tracked by GSK
28 March, 2019 | Supplied by: GlaxoSmithKlineResearchers who have identified potential targets for new medicines for acute myeloid leukaemia and lupus have been named the winners of the 2018 GSK Discovery Fast Track Challenge.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Brammer Bio for $1.7bn
28 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brammer Bio, a leader in viral vector manufacturing for gene and cell therapies, for US$1.7 billion in cash.
Victoria gets a $496m boost for health and medical research
27 March, 2019The Australian Government is investing almost half a billion dollars to deliver cancer treatment, hospital infrastructure, mental health services and medical research projects in Victoria.
$12m boost for Australian space sector
22 March, 2019The Australian Government has announced $6 million towards a Mission Control Centre and $6 million to establish a Space Discovery Centre.
Remarkable medical researchers recognised by NHMRC
15 March, 2019The National Health and Medical Research Council has once again held its annual Research Excellence Awards, this year honouring 23 outstanding researchers.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Novasep collaborate on membrane chromatography
08 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Sartorius Australia Pty LtdSartorius Stedim Biotech and Novasep have entered into a collaboration agreement in the area of chromatography and single-use bioprocessing.
Don Whitley Scientific founder dies age 89
06 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaThe directors of Don Whitley Scientific are sad to announce that the company's founder and chairman, Dr Don Whitley, has died at age 89 after a short illness.
International research lab coming to Adelaide
06 March, 2019A new international research laboratory, which aims to turbocharge scientific collaboration between Australia and France, is set to be established in Adelaide.
AusCann appoints global pharma executive as new CEO
01 March, 2019The board of medicinal cannabis company AusCann has announced the appointment of Ido Kanyon as Chief Executive Officer, commencing 22 May.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to support BioNTech vaccine production
28 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific has signed a multiyear agreement with German immunotherapy company BioNTech, focused on supplying critical raw materials for the manufacturing of precise immunotherapy vaccine candidates.
Get ready for the World Science Festival Brisbane
25 February, 2019From 20–24 March, the World Science Festival Brisbane will bring some of the world's most eminent scientists into Brisbane's cultural precinct and regional Queensland.
