Investment boosts new start-up’s plans to develop autoimmune drugs
15 February, 2013The University of Technology, Sydney’s (UTS) ithree institute has launched Helmedix with a $1.25 million investment from Australia’s Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF).
Science Academy welcomes hazard research funding
15 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Science Minister Chris Bowen of new funding for bushfire and natural hazard research through the Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs).
Qiagen and Lilly to collaborate on the development of companion diagnostics
14 February, 2013Qiagen has entered into a master collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for the development and commercialisation of companion diagnostics for pairing with Lilly investigational and approved medicines across all therapeutic areas.
Sigma Life Science to distribute Olink Bioscience’s protein interaction analysis technology
13 February, 2013Sigma-Aldrich Corporation has announced that Sigma Life Science, its innovative biological products and services business, has signed an agreement to distribute worldwide Olink Bioscience’s Duolink In Situ products, which present a disruptive method for imaging and measuring protein-protein interactions in unmodified cells.
Optibrium and Lhasa collaborate to bring expert toxicity prediction to chemists’ desktops
13 February, 2013Optibrium and Lhasa, providers of software for compound design, selection and property prediction, have announced a technology collaboration agreement.
Wollongong to host world-leading scientists for symposium
12 February, 2013More than 150 leading Australian and international researchers will converge on Wollongong this week to speak about and share insights into groundbreaking materials research as part of the 8th Annual International Electromaterials Science Symposium.
KAG announces alliance with maxon motor
08 February, 2013Kählig Antriebstechnik GmbH has appointed maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
Australian innovation gets a head start with Baxter Commercialisation
07 February, 2013Baxter Innovation Hub has launched its new commercialisation service, Baxter Commercialisation, comprising an experienced team of industry specialists dedicated to assisting Australian inventors and entrepreneurs in expanding their business and selling their ideas to the world.
Australia’s first ever snapshot of science engagement
06 February, 2013The first national audit of its kind ever to be held in Australia recorded information about 411 different activities that aim to engage ordinary people with science.
Academy welcomes new Science Minister
05 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science today welcomed the appointment of Chris Bowen as the new Minister for Science and Research.
New leader for Australia’s astronomy and space science research
04 February, 2013CSIRO’s astronomy, spacecraft tracking and space science activities will be headed up by a new leader, with the announcement that Dr Lewis Ball has been appointed as the incoming chief for CSIRO’s Astronomy and Space Science (CASS) division.
Fera and Waters open international food safety training laboratory
01 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty LtdA major new international food safety training facility, aimed at improving compliance with EU food import standards, has being launched by the UK Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera) and analytical equipment manufacturer Waters.
Science Academy welcomes commitment to protect Australia’s medical research
01 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed a commitment by Tony Abbott and Peter Dutton to protect the nation’s health and medical research budget.
AusBiotech Business Development Forum 2013
01 February, 2013Registration is now open for the 2013 AusBiotech Business Development Workshop and Forum, which will be held in Adelaide from 20-21 March.
Plexon celebrates 30 years in neuroscience research, record sales and a new website
31 January, 2013Plexon, a leader in hardware and software solutions for neuroscience and behavioural research, has marked 30 years of innovation on the heels of closing its strongest year.
