NHMRC provides high-level research programs
09 March, 2011
Nine medical research programs provided through the NHMRC have been announced, and they will help boost Australia's reputation as an international leader in research.
Antibacterial sales to decline
08 March, 2011
Despite a number of new hospital brands to be launched targeting serious infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria, there will be a market decline caused by genericisation, safety concerns and resistance of leading antibacterial brands.
Computational science expert awarded UQ fellowship
04 March, 2011
Professor John Quackenbush has been offered an Australian Fellowship to join the University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience.
International Year of Chemistry highlights importance of water
03 March, 2011
The United Nations has declared 2011 the International Year of Chemistry, which includes an international initiative that highlights the role chemistry plays in issues of water quality and purification.
Accurate Detection and Accurate Measurement acquired by Hach
02 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty Ltd
Hach Company has acquired Accurate Detection and Accurate Measurement.
Regulation and harmonisation of genomic data
02 March, 2011
21 CFR 312.23, 21 CFR 314.50, and 21 CFR 314.81 codify the regulations and guidelines regarding genomic data and applications to the USFDA. This matrix of genomic data submissions requirements and voluntary guides are confusing and difficult to navigate.
Australian Synchrotron appoints new Director
01 March, 2011
The Australian Synchrotron has announced four new senior appointments, including Professor Keith Nugent as Director, and a reorganisation of senior responsibilities.
IPTA and AusBiotech champion the Intellectual Property Laws Amendments
01 March, 2011
IPTA and AusBiotech are urging the Senate Legal and Consitutional Committee to favour the Intellectual Property Laws Amendments instead of patentable subject matter amendments, as they are more comprehensive in terms of Australian patent law.
Prize offered for genome research paper
25 February, 2011
Researchers in Western Australia have been offered a prize for the first published research paper to use new gene sequencing equipment.
Method avoiding animal testing awarded at University of Sydney
24 February, 2011
Professor Grau at the University of Sydney has been recognised with an award for developing a new method of studying cerebral malaria that avoids animal testing.
Australia and Mongolia to increase scientific collaboration
23 February, 2011
The Australian and Mongolian academies of science have signed a memorandum of understanding, in order to increase collaboration.
Efforts to eliminate POPs to be investigated
23 February, 2011
An investigation will begin into the international efforts to eliminate or restrict the use of POPs, when CSIRO starts a new atmospheric monitoring program.
University of Sydney unites aesthetics and chemistry
23 February, 2011
Professor Lindoy at the University of Sydney has created a new type of molecular structure, based on aesthetics.
Chief Scientist for Australia resigns
21 February, 2011
The Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny Sackett, has resigned.
Simple tips for avoiding ‘information overload’
17 February, 2011 by G Martinic and H Hurst^
Today's scientists find they struggle to keep up with the information overload of our modern IT age. With a constant flow from multiple modes of communication, a plan to prioritise needs to be put in place.
