Ventracor, Heartware settle patent dispute
10 November, 2005 by Helen SchullerArtificial heart firms Ventracor (ASX:VCR) and HeartWare (ASX:HTW) have settled a year-long patent dispute.
Tissue Therapies hopes new model can eliminate need for animal tests
09 November, 2005 by Graeme O'NeillIf beauty is skin deep, the latest wrinkle from Brisbane biotech Tissue Therapies (ASX:TIS) should hold deep allure for cosmetics companies -- the company's researchers have developed a live-skin model with the same structure and properties as human skin.
Why I got involved with the biotech code of practice
09 November, 2005 by Igor GondaThe new AusBiotech/ASX code of practice for reporting by life science companies, launched last week, is being hailed as an important milestone in the development of the Australian biotech sector. Here, Igor Gonda, who was on the committee to review the code's first draft, explains why he believes the code is so important to the industry.
Portland Orthopaedics to raise up to $5 million, list on ASX
08 November, 2005 by Helen SchullerHip replacement specialist Portland Orthopaedics has joined the growing list of companies who have lodged a prospectus to list on the ASX before Christmas.
Sunshine Heart gets thumbs-up for Australian pilot study
08 November, 2005 by Helen SchullerSunshine Heart (ASX:SHC) has received ethics committee approval to conduct implantations of its C-Pulse device in Australia at Southern Health Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne.
Epitan receives marketing approval for Zindaclin
08 November, 2005 by Ruth BeranEpitan (ASX:EPT, ADR:EPTNY, XETRA:UR9) has received approval from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the registration of anti-acne treatment Zindaclin.
BresaGen to make Psiron melanoma therapy
08 November, 2005 by Graeme O'NeillSydney biotech Psiron (ASX:PSX) will be the first client for rejuvenated Adelaide biotechnology manufacturer BresaGen's new pilot production plant for therapeutics produced in mammalian cell cultures.
Acrux terminates Napa licence
08 November, 2005 by Ruth BeranAcrux DDS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Melbourne-based Acrux (ASX:ACR), has terminated an exclusive licence agreement it signed in May 2005 with US firm Napa Biosciences.
CyGenics acquires 51 per cent of BioCell
08 November, 2005 by Ruth BeranCell therapy company CyGenics (ASX:CYN) has taken a 51 per cent controlling equity interest in cord blood stem cell banking business BioCell.
Cytopia picks up $3m grant
08 November, 2005 by Graeme O'NeillMelbourne oncology drug developer Cytopia (ASX:CYT) has been offered a AUD$3 million federal government Commercial Ready grant to expand clinical development of its lead anti-cancer drug CYT997.
Panbio names new CEO
04 November, 2005 by Helen SchullerBrisbane medical diagnostics developer Panbio (ASX:PBO) has successfully completed a seven-month search for a new CEO in what executive chairman Jim Kalokerinos has described as a "longer process than hoped."
GTG, Applera look to be nearing settlement
04 November, 2005 by Graeme O'NeillMelbourne-based gene testing company Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG, NASDAQ:GENE) appears to be nearing settlement of its long-running court case against US rival Applera Corp over Applera's refusal to take a licence to use GTG's patents on the use of so-called 'junk' DNA markers for gene testing.
Regenera eyes merger with US firm, CEO resigns
04 November, 2005 by Helen SchullerPerth-based Regenera (ASX:RGA) has revealed plans to acquire US-based Advanced Ocular Systems (AOS) for US$31 million (AUD$40 million) in a plan to expand its portfolio of ophthalmic products and technologies.
Alchemia raises $14.6m, aims to add another $5m
03 November, 2005 by Ruth BeranAlchemia (ASX:ACL) has raised AUD$14.6 million through a share placement and will commence a share purchase plan (SPP) to offer an additional $5 million to existing shareholders.
Bionomics licenses two epilepsy diagnostics to LabCorp
03 November, 2005 by Helen SchullerBionomics (ASX:BNO) has licensed two genetic tests for the diagnosis of epilepsy to US giant Laboratory Corporation of America.
