Australasian Genomic Technologies Association (AGTA) conference 2017
31 July, 2017The 17th annual conference of the Australasian Genomic Technologies Association (AGTA) will be held in Tasmania at the Hotel Grand Chancellor from 29 October–1 November 2017.
GL Sciences partners with Xperential Scientific
28 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Xperential ScientificGL Sciences has partnered with Xperential Scientific, a scientific instrumentation, consumable, software and diagnostic supplier based in Melbourne, for the distribution of its product range in Australia and New Zealand.
Scientex appointed a distributor for Precisa balances
18 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdScientific instrument supplier Scientex has been appointed a distributor for the Precisa (Swiss and Chinese) range of analytical, benchtop and specialist application balances.
Epichem to expand lab space by 50%
18 July, 2017Epichem, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian-listed PharmAust, has announced plans to expand its laboratory space and hood capacity by 50%.
NHMRC award winners announced
13 July, 2017Exceptional researchers in the fields of infectious disease, autoimmunity, chronic pain and Parkinson's disease are among the Australians honoured with National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards.
Dr Elise Sullivan joins LeafCann Research
12 July, 2017Medicinal cannabis start-up LeafCann Research and Advisory has appointed Dr Elise Sullivan as its director of clinical education.
Australia enters strategic partnership with ESO
12 July, 2017The Australian Government has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
Fighting superbugs with microscopic tracks
11 July, 2017University of Technology Sydney scientist and Associate Professor Cynthia Whitchurch has become the first female scientist to win the David Syme Research Prize in over 30 years.
Life sciences industry welcomes visa changes
05 July, 2017The life sciences industry has welcomed the restoration of key occupations for the medical technology, biotechnology, research and pharmaceutical sector to the skilled migration visa list.
Superstars of STEM smash gender stereotypes
04 July, 2017Arthur Sinodinos has announced the first 30 Superstars of STEM — an initiative to raise the profile of Australia's most dynamic female scientists and technologists and create a critical mass of strong, visible, relatable and public female role models in STEM.
New medical cannabis body launched
23 June, 2017A new industry body, the Medical Cannabis Council, has been launched with an aim to develop best practice and standards for producing, supplying and distributing medical cannabis.
Lab Innovations 2017
22 June, 2017Lab Innovations, the UK's dedicated show for laboratory technology, analytical and biotech equipment, returns for its sixth consecutive year from 1–2 November 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Cancer start-up receives US$16m funding
19 June, 2017QUE Oncology, a clinical-stage biotechnology company established by The University of Queensland and Emory University (Atlanta, USA), has received US$16 million in series A investment.
AACB Annual Scientific Conference
06 June, 2017Leading international and local scientific experts will provide insights on current concepts and strategies to deliver the timely diagnostic services required for clinical management.
MTPConnect's Sue MacLeman receives leadership award
02 June, 2017MTPConnect Chief Executive Officer Sue MacLeman has been awarded BioMelbourne Network's 2017 Women in Leadership award.
