Big congresses down under
03 December, 2013Australia appears to have reached tipping point and is starting to attract large international congresses bringing thousands of delegates to our shores.
Minomic seeks to set prostate cancer test standard
02 December, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSydney biotech Minomic aims to commercialise a new prostate cancer test in Australia in 2015-16 and hopes it will become the new diagnostic standard within five years.
Alchemia cleared to continue HA-Irinotecan trial
02 December, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe DSMB monitoring Alchemia's (ASX:ACL) phase III trial of HA-Irinotecan in metastatic colorectal cancer has, for the fourth time, recommended that the trial continue.
New treatment for osteoporosis
28 November, 2013A compound that stimulates bone formation in animal models holds promise as a new type of medicine for osteoporosis.
Clarity, Viralytics get new board members
28 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingClarity Pharmaceuticals has selected a new executive chairman, while fellow Sydney biotech Viralytics (ASX:VLA) has appointed a melanoma expert to its scientific advisory board.
Innate Immunotherapeutics launches $12m IPO
27 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAfter moving to Australia last month, New Zealand-born Innate Immunotherapeutics has kicked off an IPO, aiming to raise up to $12m for phase IIb trials of its SPMS drug candidate.
Novogen files for US anticancer patents
27 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNovogen (ASX:NRT) has applied for a family of US patents covering its newly licensed anti-tropomyosin cancer drug technology.
Novogen spikes on JV's ovarian cancer discovery
25 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNovogen (ASX:NRT) shares grew more than 18% after the company announced its new JV has discovered that lead drug candidate Trilexium can destroy ovarian cancer spheroids.
Biotron gets ethics nod for HCV trial
21 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBiotron (ASX:BIT) has received ethics approval for a three-month trial of the new capsule formulation of antiviral drug BIT225 in hepatitis C patients.
Supporting Indigenous health and wellbeing
20 November, 2013A philanthropic donation of $10 million for Indigenous health has been gifted to the University of Western Australia.
Patrys wins new Aussie patent for cancer antibody
19 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPatrys has been granted a second Australian patent - its seventh globally - covering anticancer antibody PAT-SM6.
Novogen, Genea testing drugs for genetic diseases
15 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNovogen (ASX:NRT) has teamed with Genea biocells to test a line of compounds which are effective against cancer stem cells in a range of genetic and degenerative disorders.
2013 Research Australia Awards winners announced
14 November, 2013The 2013 Research Australia Awards, held last night at the Park Hyatt in Melbourne, recognised individuals and corporations for areas such as discovery, advocacy, philanthropy and lifetime achievement.
Dramatic increase in diabetes unveiled
14 November, 2013A surge in diabetes is occurring in Australia, and across the world, according to the latest IDF Diabetes Atlas.
TGA approves Gliolan brain surgery drug
12 November, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe TGA has approved the local availability of Gliolan, a drug for helping brain surgeons remove tumours, through licensee Specialised Therapeutics Australia.
