Industry News
Melbourne tech boosts effort to map every cell in human body
Two new software projects designed in Melbourne could accelerate the progress of the world-first Human Cell Atlas. [ + ]
Seed funding for biomedical projects
Four clinically led biomedical engineering projects have received seed funding from the UNSW faculties of Medicine and Engineering. [ + ]
Raise your glass to Australian science
The 2018 global Pint of Science festival is taking place in May, and Australian science enthusiasts are encouraged to join in the celebrations by paying a visit to their local pub. [ + ]
Antibody-based lung fibrosis therapy gets a redesign
AdAlta has announced major improvements to the design of its preclinical therapy for lung fibrosis which have enhanced the drug's potency and extended its half-life. [ + ]
New initiative to propel MTP SMEs
The SME Strategic Innovation Initiative will help Australian medical technology and pharmaceutical companies better prepare themselves to engage with multinational companies. [ + ]
Scitech appointed authorised distributor for TissueGnostics
TissueGnostics is focused on integrated solutions for the scanning and analysis of microscopy slides, cytospins, smears and tissue microarrays. [ + ]
Personalised cancer vaccine underway at UQ
Researchers have developed a vaccine delivery technology that enables treatment to be tailored for different cancers, improving the precision of cancer immunotherapy. [ + ]
Antibacterial specialist Stayzon set to expand internationally
Fresche Bioscience has signed an agreement to support manufacture of Stayzon's range of antimicrobial coatings and ancillary treatments. [ + ]
Biotech receives funding for Parkinson's tech, clinical trial
Global Kinetics Corporation has received funding for its work improving the lives of those with Parkinson's disease using advanced medical technologies. [ + ]
Australia and US strike up STEM partnership
Science & Technology Australia and the American Association for the Advancement of Science have pledged to foster collaborations to enhance the role of STEM on the global stage. [ + ]
ReCell saves skin, reduces treatment costs for burn victims
AVITA Medical has conducted a pivotal clinical trial demonstrating the effectiveness of its ReCell Autologous Cell Harvesting Device in the treatment of second-degree burns. [ + ]
Clinical study commences for brain cancer drug
Kazia Therapeutics' small molecule inhibitor is being developed to treat glioblastoma multiforme — the most common and aggressive form of primary brain cancer. [ + ]
Merck named Best Bioprocessing Supplier in Asia
Science and technology company Merck was named the Best Bioprocessing Supplier at the Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Excellence Awards 2018, held earlier this year. [ + ]
Face-matching technology helps diagnose intellectual disability
The Hunter Medical Research Institute has launched a web platform that will help unravel the mysteries behind undiagnosed intellectual disabilities in children. [ + ]
Phospholipid formulation found to relieve PMS
A clinical study has indicated the positive effects of Lipogen PMS, a natural phospholipid formulation, in treating and relieving premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. [ + ]
