Tamiflu effective against H5N1 avian virus
02 November, 2004 by Staff WritersResearchers from the Queen Mary Hospital in London have said the Roche's neuraminidase inhibitor Tamiflu (oseltamivir) is effective against avian and human forms of the virus, which has so far killed 32 people this year.
NarHex IPO to fund Chinese HIV project
01 November, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillFacing a human and economic catastrophe, and with the Beijing Olympics less than four years away, the Chinese government has struck a unique deal with a small, Sydney-based company, NarHex Life Sciences, to fast-track clinical trials of one of the world's most promising new AIDS drugs.
Cryptome AGM sheds little light on CEO departure
01 November, 2004 by Renate KrelleCryptome (ASX:CRP) chairman Graham Kelly offered shareholders few clues about reasons behind the resignation of CEO Jeffrey Travis at today's annual general meeting, but the company has announced the appointment of Prof Mathew Vardas as acting CEO.
Benitec snaps up sixth licence, aims for $5m per year
29 October, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillBrisbane RNAi gene therapy company Benitec (ASX:BLT) has granted a global, non-exclusive licence for its gene-silencing technology to a German company that develops genetically modified mice for research.
Biota banks $20m, heads back to court
29 October, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerBiota (ASX: BTA) shareholders have shown resounding support for the company in an oversubscribed share purchase plan that has raised AUD$20 million.
License to grow says US CEO
29 October, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerIn-licensing of clinical-stage compounds for development is a useful way to build sustainable value for your company and fill out your pipeline, the CEO of San Diego company Structural Genomix (SGX) Timothy Harris told venture capitalists and other attendees at this week's AVCAL networking lunch in Melbourne.
NSW govt tipped to soften GM crop ban
28 October, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillIs the NSW Carr government -- the first state government to legislate for a moratorium on genetically modified crops -- having second thoughts?
Sirtex wins $1.3m Start grant
28 October, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerSirtex (ASX: SRX) has been awarded a AUD$1.311 million R&D Start grant from AusIndustry to commercialise its Targeted Hyperthermia Therapy.
Bush, Kerry both seen pressed to curb drug prices
27 October, 2004 by Staff WritersThe pharmaceutical industry is expected to face pressure to curb rising prescription-drug costs no matter which candidate wins next week's US presidential election.
NZ Roadshow: Why agbiotech must break free
27 October, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillIt's the Tasman paradox: although Australia and New Zealand are the world's leading exporters of grazing-derived products, they have both struggled to develop viable agricultural biotechnology industries. Why?
Peptech investee Domantis lands development deal
27 October, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillA potentially lucrative drug-development deal between UK pharma Argenta and domain-antibody pioneer Domantis limited has added a silver lining to the week for Sydney biotech Peptech (ASX:PTD), which has a 36.1 per cent stake in Domantis.
Novozymes looking for opportunities in Australia
26 October, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerDanish company Novozyme is aiming to become the "Intel" of biopharmaceuticals, and is looking for opportunities for partnerships, acquisitions and technology licensing in Australia.
GTG tests a hair of the dog
26 October, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillMelbourne's Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTX, NASDAQ:GNTLY) will be ensuring Australian punters won't be sold the proverbial pup, after signing an exclusive, five-year contract with Greyhounds Australasia to provide DNA-based parentage testing to the greyhound racing industry in Australia and New Zealand.
Pharmaxis' Aridol trial meets its endpoints
26 October, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerPharmaxis (ASX: PXS) has achieved a major milestone with the successful completion of the Phase III clinical trial for its asthma diagnostic and treatment management tool Aridol.
FDA clears PanBio's West Nile assay
26 October, 2004 by Renate KrellePanbio (ASX:PBO) has received US Food and Drug Administration clearance for its West Nile virus IgG diagnostic assay, and appointed former Woolworths and Elders IXL manager John Lee as a non-executive director and chairman of the company's board.
