Suzanne Cory to head Australian Academy of Science
11 May, 2010 by Tim DeanOne of Australia's most influential cancer researchers has taken over the reigns - or is that the gavel - of the Australian Academy of Science.
Asian biotechs love cloud computing
28 April, 2010 by Staff WritersCloud computing - where IT assets and raw computing power are outsourced over the internet - is rapidly growing in popularity, particularly amongst biotechnology companies in Japan, India and China, according to analysts, Ovum.
How to succeed in biotech: get the best people
27 April, 2010 by Tim DeanVenture capital looks for three things in a biotechology company: people, people and people. So said Michael Quinn, managing partner at Innovation Capital, speaking at the inaugural Australian Life Scientist Roundtable discussion on Friday.
US continues push for public access to science
16 April, 2010 by Staff WritersFuelling the growing momentum toward openness, transparency, and accessibility to publicly funded information, the Federal Research Public Access Act of 2010 (FRPAA) has been introduced today in the US House of Representatives by Republican Mike Doyle (D-PA) and a bi-partisan host of co-sponsors.
Nominations open for Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
12 April, 2010 by Staff WritersNominations open until May 21 for several prizes, including the Prime Minister's Prize for Science.
Life scientists honoured with Australian Academy of Science Fellowships
26 March, 2010 by Staff WritersOver half of this year's Australian Academy of Science Fellowships were awarded to life scientists.
Life sciences ripe for IT explosion: analysts
23 March, 2010 by Staff WritersLife science sector lagging behind in adoption of IT, representing a $17 billion opportunity for IT providers.
Australian biotech market watch 05/03/10
05 March, 2010 by Tim DeanCSL, ResMed, Primary Health Care
Nominations open for 2010 Victoria Prize and Fellowships
03 March, 2010 by Staff WritersApplications open today for over $150,000 in prizes and fellowships.
Australian biotech market watch 19/02/10
19 February, 2010 by Tim DeanPrima BioMed, Biota Holdings, Cochlear, ResMed, CSL
NHMRC Australia Fellowships handed out
29 January, 2010 by Staff WritersNine Australia Fellowships, worth $36 million in total, have been awarded by the NHMRC.
Thermo Fisher Scientific goes direct with range of product lines
28 January, 2010 by Staff WritersUPDATED: Thermo Fisher Scientific goes direct with range of product lines.
Push for free access to publicly funded research
13 January, 2010 by Staff WritersExpert panel calls on U.S. research agencies to develop policies for providing free public access to federally sponsored research results.
A very life sciences Christmas
25 December, 2009 by Staff WritersALS wishes you a merry Christmas and safe new year.
Tell the Government how to attract clinical trials
30 November, 2009 by Tim DeanSubmissions now open for Federal Government's Clinical Trials Action Group.
