CSL gets orphan drug status for haemophilia-B treatment
13 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCSL's (ASX:CSL) plasma protein unit, CSL Behring, has received US FDA orphan drug designation for a haemophilia-B treatment, rIX-FP.
NIH puts $4.5m into superbug killers
13 June, 2012 by Tim DeanThe Monash Institute of Phermaceutical Sciences has received a $4.48 million grant from the US National Institutes of Health to develop new antibiotics to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria.
Universal Biosensors to get $1.5m from Siemens
12 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingUniversal Biosensors (ASX:UBI) has achieved the first of six milestones under its coagulation testing collaboration with Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
ImpediMed wins “Life Changing Technology” award
12 June, 2012 by AusBiotechImpediMed Limited (ASX:IPD) has been recognised for making “the biggest difference on an individual while addressing the greatest medical need” for its bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology.
Pharmaxis debuts Bronchitol in EU
08 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPharmaxis (ASX:PXS) has officially launched its Bronchitol spray in the UK and Germany, and presented more trial data showing its efficacy.
Mesoblast to push development of dental pulp stem cells
08 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingMesoblast's (ASX:MSB) CEO has detailed plans to work with partner Teva to commercialise off-the-shelf adult dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) for neurological conditions.
Prima BioMed’s incoming CEO to refocus company on CVac
08 June, 2012 by Tim DeanIncoming CEO and present COO of Prima BioMed, Matt Lehman, will refocus the company’s efforts on progressing CVac through clinical trials.
pSivida microdrug patent paves way for Medidur
07 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingpSivida (ASX:PVA) has received a US patent for a new microdrug delivery device which will be used with its Medidur implant, an injectable, sustained-release drug delivery system.
New WA AusBiotech industry development officer appointed
07 June, 2012 by AusBiotechAusBiotech members in Western Australia (WA) this week welcome the appointment of a new industry development officer (IDO), Michelle Nicolson to support the work of the WA Branch Committee.
BioDiem sets sights on dengue fever vaccine
07 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBioDiem (ASX:BDM) has been granted a license for vaccine technology developed at ANU with applications for diseases including dengue fever.
AHG files for CE Mark for heart patch
05 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAllied Healthcare (ASX:AHZ) has lodged an application for a CE Mark for CardioCel, the cardiovascular patch developed by subsidiary Celxel.
Phosphagenics to use new adhesive for pain patch
05 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPhosphagenics (ASX:POH) said in vitro tests of new adhesives in its TPM/oxycodone patch show superior performance to that developed by patch partner 3M.
NSW government to commit additional $70m to bolster health and medical research
05 June, 2012 by Tim DeanThe NSW government has responded to the NSW Health and Medical Research Strategic Review 2012 by committing $70 million to implement many of the report’s recommendations.
MoU to boost Hong Kong cooperation with AusBiotech
05 June, 2012 by AusBiotechA memorandum of understanding (MOU) between AusBiotech and the Hong Kong Biotechnology Organisation (HKBIO) is expected to boost cooperation between Hong Kong and Australia.
Starpharma hits 60% enrolment in BV trials
04 June, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingLess than three months after Starpharma (ASX:SPL) started recruiting patients for trials of VivaGel as a bacterial vaginosis treatment, enrolment levels have reached 60%.
