Industry News
Blood cancer biomarker discovered
Scientists have discovered a biomarker that could help to unlock the medical mystery behind multiple myeloma — an untreatable blood cancer that affects mostly older Australians. [ + ]
Queensland Govt launches life sciences competition
The competition is targeted at life sciences industry representatives in Australia and overseas, encouraging attendance at this year's AusBiotech conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
New brew of beer holds the hops, keeps the flavour
How would you like to try beer that costs less and has a more consistent flavour? US scientists may have come to your rescue. [ + ]
GSK launches drug discovery challenge in Australia
GSK's Discovery Fast Track Australian Challenge is designed to accelerate the translation of early-stage research into game-changing new medicines. [ + ]
Human antibody found to prevent malaria in mice
US scientists have discovered a human antibody that protects mice from infection with the deadliest malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. [ + ]
Immutep enters clinical trial collaboration, raises $6.85m
The clinical trial will evaluate the combination of Immutep's lead immunotherapy product candidate with MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy in several different solid tumours. [ + ]
Young scientists to attend 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Eight rising stars of Australian science have been selected to attend a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and young scientists from around the world. [ + ]
Skin regeneration trial commences in China
AVITA Medical has announced the commencement of a clinical trial of its ReCell regenerative medicine technology in the treatment of second-degree burns in China. [ + ]
$12m in funding to improve cancer research, treatment
Cancer Institute NSW has announced $12 million in grants funding, supporting 20 projects that are set to improve the lives of cancer patients across the state. [ + ]
Numedico, NY med school collaborate for ovarian cancer
SA-based Numedico Technologies and NY-based Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have partnered to improve early detection of endometrial and ovarian cancers. [ + ]
Computational tool to assess superbug's response to antibiotics
A powerful computational tool has been developed for antimicrobial pharmacological research into one of the world's most dangerous superbugs. [ + ]
Lung cancer subtype responsive to immunotherapy
Researchers have found that an aggressive lung cancer subtype is susceptible to immunotherapy, thanks to the identification of special markers expressed in tumours. [ + ]
Newcastle professor wins international mineral processing award
Professor Kevin Galvin won the Antoine M. Gaudin Award "for advancements in the science and engineering of innovative systems for coal and mineral beneficiation". [ + ]
Liver inflammation reduced in NASH patients
Biopharmaceutical company Immuron has announced a new treatment for LPS-related inflammation, based around its development drug IMM-124E. [ + ]
Nominations open for ASPIRE Prize 2018
The Australian Academy of Science is inviting Australian researchers to nominate for the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education (ASPIRE) 2018. [ + ]
