WA feature: Silicon valley in the west
28 May, 2002 by Pete YoungPerth biotech pSiVida has reversed the normal flow of events by bringing in offshore technology and funding its further development out of West Australia.
Portland Orthopaedics expands
27 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergMedical device company Portland Orthopaedics has expanded into a larger Sydney-based facility to develop and manufacture its new style of hip and knee replacement joints.
CRC students digging ethical minefields
27 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergLast week's Cooperative Research Centre Association conference revealed that ethical issues and public consultation are pertinent to the technological developments currently undertaken by Australian CRCs.
Prima's investment to assist cancer research
27 May, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerAn investment in a novel monoclonal antibody with anti-cancer properties was announced today by Prima BioMed.
ResMed chases cardiac treatment market
27 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergSleep disorder device company ResMed is on track to market its AutoSet CS device for the treatment of patients of cardiac heart failure.
Industry-minded CRCs awarded
24 May, 2002 by David BroughFour Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) have been honoured for their effective collaborations with industry.
Plantic gears up for market
24 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisBiodegradable packaging manufacturer Plantic Technologies has secured $4.5 million in venture capital and believes it will be in a position to service the Australian market within three months.
Looking for new treatments: Meditech and LEI team up
22 May, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerMeditech Research and the Lion's Eye Institute (LEI) have signed a licence agreement allowing LEI to use patents owned by Meditech in developing products for the prevention and treatment of eye diseases.
ASX or Nasdaq? Acrux investigates listing opportunities
22 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisTransdermal drug delivery company Acrux is planning a public listing in the next year but is yet to decide whether it will be on an Australian or United States bourse.
The wonderful world of cloning
22 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisSince the world's most famous cloned sheep was unveiled to a gob-smacked science community, the race has been on to build on the work.
Our world-class clones (no bull)
22 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisOn the global stage, the contribution of Australia and New Zealand to the livestock cloning arena is world class, which is only natural given the region's strong tradition in agriculture.
A year after listing, Cellestis reflects on achievements
22 May, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerCellestis is a quiet achiever in the Australian biotechnology scene.
Positive trial results for Sirtex
21 May, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergSydney-based company Sirtex Medical has completed Phase II/III clinical trials that showed over 90 per cent of liver cancer patients successfully responded to its radioactive SIR-Spheres treatment.
Virax appoints new R&D head
21 May, 2002 by Tanya HollisImmune-based therapies developer Virax Holdings (ASX: VHL) has appointed a British scientist to head its vector research and process development.
South Australian feature: Biotechnology in the field
21 May, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerThe South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) is part of South Australia's Department of Primary Industries and Resources.
