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2022 GSK Award recognises cancer genetics researcher

09 December, 2022

Professor Georgia Chenevix-Trench won the GSK Award for Research Excellence for her research investigating genetic predispositions to breast and ovarian cancer.


Best practices vital to navigating medical device post-market surveillance

02 December, 2022 | Supplied by: PharmaLex Australia

Manufacturers of medical devices must put in place a wide range of processes and documentation to meet post-market surveillance requirements.


CSL Florey awards for malaria, microbiome research

30 November, 2022

Professor Alan Cowman won the CSL Florey Medal for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans, while the Next Generation Award went to Chloe Yap for debunking the myth that the microbiome causes autism.


Elevate is the latest program for women in STEM. Will it deliver change?

28 November, 2022

As ATSE announces the first recipients of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program, the STEM Equity Evaluation Portal assesses which STEM equity programs are making a difference.


Leading oceanographer awarded PM's Prize for Science

23 November, 2022

Professor Trevor McDougall has received the 2022 Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his pioneering work in understanding the ocean's role in regulating climate.


Women in science recognised by Superstars of STEM, L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowships

18 November, 2022

Female and non-binary scientists have been lauded in recent days through the Superstars of STEM program and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative.


CSIRO Chief Executive Larry Marshall to depart next year

16 November, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIRO

Dr Larry Marshall will depart CSIRO as its longest serving Chief Executive in half a century, having acted as its leader since 2015.


$384.9m awarded to 11 ARC Centres of Excellence

09 November, 2022

ARC Centres of Excellence are focal points of expertise by which high-calibre researchers collaborate to deliver research that benefits Australia.


Leading neuroscientist named NSW Scientist of the Year

04 November, 2022

Acclaimed neuroscientist Professor Glenda Halliday was one of 10 exceptional innovators honoured at the 2022 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering.


Evident launches new APAC headquarters, imaging competition

31 October, 2022

Evident has announced its new APAC headquarters in Singapore and opened entries for its Global Image of the Year Scientific Light Microscopy Award.


Budget helps strengthen Aust scientific leadership in Asia–Pacific

26 October, 2022

The Australian Academy of Science will lead a new regional presence coordinating scientific engagement in the Asia–Pacific.


CSIRO releases VR safety training for lab workers

24 October, 2022 | Supplied by: CSIRO

CSIRO is looking to improve safety for everyone working in potentially hazardous environments with a new training package that uses virtual reality to simulate risk scenarios.


NHMRC announces $375m in Investigator Grants, gender equity scheme

20 October, 2022

More than $375 million has been awarded to support 225 emerging and established leaders in health and medical research across Australia.


CSL Centenary Fellowships to fund malaria, IBD research

17 October, 2022

Australian scientists Dr Michelle Boyle and Dr Samuel Forster have each been awarded a CSL Centenary Fellowship of $1.25 million over five years.


How labs and vendors can work together to improve reproducibility

12 October, 2022 by Pamela James, PhD* | Supplied by: Vector Laboratories

Across scientific disciplines, many researchers are experiencing difficulty when trying to replicate previously observed experimental results.


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