Lab business

Does China's leading place in the global medtech market reflect the reality?

08 May, 2024 by Ivor Campbell* | Supplied by: Snedden Campbell

To many healthcare buyers in the US, Europe, South-East Asia, Africa and South America, China remains an enigmatic and largely unexplored entity.


Govt announces $1.89bn package for health and medical research

03 May, 2024

The Australian Government is investing in a "once-in-a-generation transformation of health and medical research", according to Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler.


Accreditation Matters announces further speakers, MC

26 April, 2024 | Supplied by: NATA

Respected journalist and presenter Steve Liebmann has been confirmed as host and MC for the Accreditation Matters conference, coming to ICC Sydney in June.


Govt announces plan to boost medical science manufacturing

22 April, 2024

The Australian Government has released the Medical Science Co-investment Plan as part of its mission to deliver a future made in Australia and create more secure, well-paid jobs.


Early-bird rates and award opportunities at Accreditation Matters

09 April, 2024 | Supplied by: NATA

It's just 11 weeks until NATA's accreditation conference, Accreditation Matters. Award nominations close on 26 April, while early-bird rates are available until 30 April.


Aust Academy of Science announces 2024 honorific awards

08 April, 2024

Researchers from around the country have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career level.


CSIRO investment to drive R&D for SMEs

04 April, 2024

CSIRO has announced a $20m investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital R&D opportunities to accelerate their growth.


Australian Research Council Amendment Bill passes into law

02 April, 2024

The Bill delivers on recommendations from the independent ARC Review — including the abolition of the ministerial veto on ARC grants.


Clinical Trial Transformation: Recent Changes and Future Predictions

01 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Envirotainer Pty Ltd

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a shift in clinical trials, with changes to the way they are conducted, regulated and perceived.


Australian Healthcare Week 2024: register for your free pass

21 February, 2024

With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone.


Recommendations released: Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review

13 February, 2024

The Pathway to Diversity in STEM Review addresses the urgent need for Australia to boost its STEM workforce — specifically by increasing diversity and inclusion.


International keynote to headline Accreditation Matters 2024

08 February, 2024 | Supplied by: NATA

The landmark two-day conference will focus on the crucial role accreditation and conformity assessment play in trade, construction, health and safety.


Built for the future: KAESER Australia unveils new facility in Vic

01 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Kaeser Compressors Australia

The 4500 m2, $15 million facility features various innovations that echo KAESER's emphasis on sustainability.


Melanoma pioneers named 2024 Australians of the Year

29 January, 2024

Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer have jointly won the 2024 Australian of Year award for their pioneering work in the treatment of melanoma.


La Trobe spinout to commercialise novel microscope slides

26 January, 2024

The NanoMslide is a nanofabricated microscope slide that uses colour contrast to easily and quickly identify abnormal cells in a suspect sample.


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