Coal seam gas scientific research body established
14 July, 2011
A jointly funded partnership between CSIRO and the gas alliance Australian Pacific LNG will provide research on the impact of coal seam gas on five key areas: agriculture, water, biodiversity, marine and communities. The research alliance will support the sustainable development of the coal seam gas industry.
Parkinson’s research boosted with BioFocus/Michael J Fox Foundation collaboration
14 July, 2011
BioFocus will perform fragment-based screening, assay development and hit-finding programs, to identify compounds that have the basis for a novel Parkinson’s disease diagnostic test.
Early career researchers awarded for groundbreaking research
11 July, 2011
Five researchers have been awarded for having the best published articles or books of the year in five different categories.
Risk mitigation for Christchurch-based laboratory
06 July, 2011 by Mawera Gunn | Supplied by: GunnLab Plastics Testing Pty Ltd
The devastation caused by the recent earthquakes in Christchurch has highlighted the need to mitigate risks in laboratory operations as GunnLab explains.
PR: Inventors to receive better trans-Tasman patent process
06 July, 2011
Australian and New Zealand inventors will receive a more streamlined trans-Tasman patent process.
Inventors to receive better trans-Tasman patent process
06 July, 2011
Australian and New Zealand inventors will receive a more streamlined trans-Tasman patent process.
Agilent Technologies GC/MS compendium to test for synthetic cannabinoids
29 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has released a GC/MS compendium to test for synthetic cannabinoids. These substances have recently been declared controlled substances by the US Drug Enforcement Agency and are most commonly found in ‘herbal incense’ blends.
Top-performing Australian students strive for gold
17 June, 2011
The 23 talented students chosen to represent Australia at the UNESCO-sanctioned International Science and Mathematical Olympiads have received their team blazers at a ceremony in Parliament House, Canberra.
New R&D tax credit will start in July
17 June, 2011
Australian companies will become more innovative and globally competitive thanks to the new R&D tax incentive.
Innovation managers receive boost in funding
09 June, 2011
Life sciences, information technology and medical research companies will receive a $60 million Australian Government investment to support start-up ventures.
Agilent Technologies GC/MS compendium to test for synthetic cannabinoids
08 June, 2011 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
Agilent Technologies has released a GC/MS compendium to test for synthetic cannabinoids which have recently been declared controlled substances by the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). The DEA currently controls six versions of synthetic cannabinoids: JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47-497 (C7), CP-47-497 (C8) and HU-210. There are more than 20 uncontrolled forms and this number is expected to grow.
Flu virus researcher commended by Vic Premier
07 June, 2011
A medical researcher, Dr Michelle Tate, has received $8000 and a commendation in recognition of her investigation into the ‘flu virus’ from the Premier of Victoria.
Premier's commendation for Ivanhoe health researcher
07 June, 2011
A public health researcher, Dr Andrew Steer, has received a commendation in the 2011 Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research. His investigations into the bacteria which causes rheumatic fever, pharyngitis and impetigo are changing policy at an international level.
Premier’s award commendation for heart failure research
07 June, 2011
A Melbourne researcher, whose research has received international attention, has received a commendation in the 2011 Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research.
Vic health award to cancer researcher
07 June, 2011
Dr Wen Qiu, who has researched how breast and ovarian cancers spread, has won the Victorian Premier’s Award for Health and Medical Research 2011.
