$35 million for type 1 diabetes research
11 July, 2014The Australian Government has announced $35 million to advance research in type 1 (juvenile) diabetes over five years. Funding for the Special Research Initiative for Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes was announced yesterday by Minister for Education Christopher Pyne and Minister for Health Peter Dutton.
Gender gap in US biology labs
10 July, 2014US research has found that while women are consistently attracted to studying biology in graduate school, numbers drop dramatically among faculty members.
IDT acquires Surveyor Nuclease business from Transgenomic
03 July, 2014Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a supplier of custom nucleic acids, has acquired the Surveyor enzyme business of biotech company Transgenomic.
Government funding for science, maths and research
03 July, 2014Minister for Education Christopher Pyne has announced four years' worth of funding for maths and science projects across 10 Australian universities.
MoU to accelerate sustainable new technologies
26 June, 2014Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) and Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the commercialisation of advanced new technologies.
UQ student among 2014 Rolex Young Laureates
25 June, 2014The 2014 Rolex Awards for Enterprise were announced this week at the Royal Society in London. Initiated in 1976, the awards program recognises enterprising men and women who are using their talents and initiative to change the world.
Advanced manufacturing heading overseas, says survey
16 June, 2014AusBiotech has released the results of the Biotechnology Industry Position Survey (2014). The survey finds that advanced manufacturing associated with the biotech industry is following traditional manufacturing and heading overseas.
AsureQuality receives ISO 13485:2012 certification
16 June, 2014AsureQuality, a contract manufacturer of in vitro diagnostics, has announced it has achieved ISO 13485:2012 certification for the contract manufacture of in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVDs).
Huber Kältemaschinenbau temperature control catalogue 2014-2015
14 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Scitek Australia Pty LtdThe latest catalogue from Huber Kältemaschinenbau presents high-precision thermoregulation solutions for laboratories, pilot plants and production processes. The 136-page catalogue gives details of the complete range of dynamic temperature control systems, chillers and classic circulators.
Thermo Fisher Scientific and BioAnalytix collaborate on biopharmaceutical analysis workflows
12 June, 2014Scientists at Thermo Fisher Scientific and BioAnalytix are combining their expertise to develop advanced analytical profiling platforms and applications to characterise biologic and biosimilar drugs.
Peter Klinken appointed Chief Scientist of WA
11 June, 2014WA Premier and Minister for Science Colin Barnett has announced Professor Peter Klinken as the new Chief Scientist of Western Australia. Professor Klinken is a leading medical researcher who is highly regarded for advancing the understanding of genes involved in leukaemia, cancer and anaemia.
Bellberry funds tropical health researchers
05 June, 2014Five researchers from the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) at James Cook University (JCU) have received a $400,000 donation from research ethics company Bellberry.
Organ-on-chip pioneer to deliver 2014 Graeme Clark Oration
04 June, 2014The 2014 Graeme Clark Oration, hosted by the ICT for Life Sciences Forum at the Melbourne Convention Centre, will be presented on 5 June by Wyss Institute founding director Dr Don Ingber.
PsS appointed Particles Plus distributor in ANZ
03 June, 2014Particle and Surface Sciences (PsS) has been appointed the sole distributor for Particles Plus throughout Australia and New Zealand. The distributorship is expected to enhance and broaden the range of particle characterisation systems already offered by PsS.
Professor Suzanne Cory to present 2014 Boyer Lecture series
02 June, 2014The ABC's 2014 Boyer Lecture series will be presented by Professor Suzanne Cory AC PhD FAA FRS, a distinguished molecular biologist and former president of the Australian Academy of Science.
