Nanosonics expands reach for Trophon EPR
15 April, 2013 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNanosonics (ASX:NAN) has ramped up compatibility testing for its ultrasound probe disinfection system, adding 219 products from four vendors to the approved list.
Applikon to buy HaloteC’s biotech portfolio
08 April, 2013Applikon Biotechnology will buy part of the product portfolio of HaloteC Instruments and integrate the instruments and software tech into its bioreactor software offerings.
Abbott spins-off pharmaceutical division into AbbVie
08 January, 2013 by Tim DeanAbbott Laboratories is now two companies, with it spinning-off its pharmaceutical business into a new company, AbbVie.
Graham Kelly back in charge of revamped Novogen
07 December, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingNovogen (ASX:NRT) has acquired cancer drug developer Triaxial and re-appointed founder Dr Graham Kelly as CEO as it completes a three-year restructuring.
Doors open at Walter and Eliza Hall upgraded $185m facility
22 November, 2012 by Tim DeanPersonalised medicine, translational research, a blood donor register and insectary for researching malaria are all part of an upgraded WEHI facility opened today.
Research Australia Awards 2012
22 November, 2012 by Tim DeanThe Australian health and medical research community gathered to recognised its best and brightest at the Research Australia Awards for 2012.
Comment: Science must advocate its cause or risk losing government support
24 October, 2012 by Staff WritersProfessor Tony Peacock, CEO of the CRC Association, says the government “funding pause” shows even science isn’t immune from politically motivated budget cuts, so scientists must make their case more strongly and more often.
Slideshow: Inner space
23 October, 2012 by Staff WritersThe Nikon Small World winners of 2012 showcase the fantastic world that exists just beyond our perception.
The freeze is over: NHMRC announces funding outcomes
19 October, 2012 by Tim DeanMillions of dollars in long-awaited funding for medical research have finally been allocated with the National Health and Medical Research Council announcing the outcomes key grants.
We need to integrate research and health services: McKeon
03 October, 2012 by Staff WritersSimon McKeon, Chairman of the Strategic Review into Health and Medical Research, outlines the vision presented in the draft discussion paper and how it will transform health and medical research in this country.
McKeon Review proposes $2-3bn boost to health and medical research
03 October, 2012 by Tim DeanThe health and medical research community has reacted positively to a draft discussion paper released today by the Strategic Review of Health and Medical Research in Australia, better known as the McKeon Review.
NSW Science and Engineering Awards open for nomination
31 July, 2012 by Staff WritersScientists and engineers in NSW should get their nominations in by 5pm, 31 August 2012 for the 2012 NSW Science and Engineering Awards to be in the running for the prizes, worth $55,000.
“Australian 11” of medical research: GSK Award for Research Excellence finalists announced
30 July, 2012 by Tim DeanA selection of Australia’s leading medical researchers have been declared finalists in the 2012 GlaxoSmithKline Award for Research Excellence, with the winner to be announced on September 11.
BIO 2012: Australian biotechnology’s time to shine
18 June, 2012 by Tim DeanThe second wave of Australian biotechnology companies is on the cusp of breaking out, but a new phenomenon is emerging in the life sciences industry: a three-tier economy.
Inspired by hackers: push for open source clinical trials
03 May, 2012 by Tim DeanClinical trials could be made more transparent, allowing greater sharing of knowledge and improved clinical outcomes, if they were modelled after the open source software movement, say researchers.