Xenome anoints new executive director
25 May, 2010 by David BinningBrisbane-based biopharmaceutical company Xenome announced today its appointment of industry veteran Michael Aldridge as executive director.
NICTA's John Parker gets Clunies Ross gong
20 May, 2010 by Tim DeanDr John Parker, Chief Technology Officer at NICTA, has received a Clunies Ross Award for his work on the bionic ear at an exclusive black tie dinner in Melbourne last night.
PM's Science Prize nominations close this Friday
19 May, 2010 by Staff WritersFriday May 21 is your final day to submit applications for the Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, so stop editing that PhD student's paper and get your entry in now.
Commentary: R&D tax credit bill punishes success, rewards failure
14 May, 2010 by Staff WritersThe final draft of the Government’s proposed revised R&D tax credit legislation was introduced into Parliament yesterday, less than 12 hours after it was made available to members of Parliament and the Australian business community.
Commentary: Persist with tax credit urges biotech
12 May, 2010 by Staff WritersAs time ticks down to get the new R&D tax credit bill through parliament by the 1 July implementation date, opposition from outside the biotech sector may seriously threaten its passage – and AusBiotech urges the Federal Government to persist.
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
