Industry News
Genetic Technologies hires new CFO
Genetic Technologies' (ASX:GTG) new CFO, Eutillio Buccilli, has more than 35 years of senior management experience. [ + ]
Reconfiguring the link between GAD65 and diabetes
Another step has been taken in understanding the link between glutamic acid decarboxylase and type 1 diabetes. [ + ]
Outcome on employee share schemes expected mid-June
Treasury has confirmed that issues raised in submissions to its review of 'employee share schemes (ESS) and start-ups' will be considered by the Prime Minister's taskforce established to develop a National Industry Investment and Competitiveness Agenda, which is expected to be delivered in the coming weeks. [ + ]
Alchemia aims to report on mCRC trial in Q3
Alchemia (ASX:ACL) now expects top-line results from its phase III trial of HA-Irinotecan in colorectal cancer to be ready in Q3, and aims to file FDA and EMA submissions in 1H15. [ + ]
Optical sensor measures oxygen directly in cells and tissues
German biotechnology company ibidi has revealed a device that optically measures the exact oxygen content directly in cells and tissues. The ibidi OPAL Optical O2 Measurement System determines the correct O2 content, which is a critical factor in maintaining the natural behaviour of cells in culture. [ + ]
First burns patient treated in NovoSorb BTM trial
Calzada (ASX:CZD) revealed that the first burns patient enrolled in a clinical trial of its NovoSorb BTM has been successfully treated and is out of intensive care. [ + ]
Starpharma making progress with clinical trials
Starpharma (ASX:SPL) has dosed the first group of patients for a phase I trial of DEP docetaxel in solid tumours and commenced final preparations for a phase III trial of VivaGel for the prevention of BV recurrence. [ + ]
Macfarlane criticises Labor science policies
The Minister for Industry, Ian Macfarlane, has claimed that the former Labor government's science policies "made no provision for the ongoing costs of science and research", according to Senate estimates. [ + ]
The physics behind a World Cup soccer ball
A new soccer ball, the Brazuca, has been created for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Physics experts from the University of Adelaide have described it is a 'keepers' ball', in contrast with the 2010 ball, the Jabulani. [ + ]
Research and innovation key to driving productivity
Innovation, science and research are key drivers of productivity and the building of future industries in Australia, says a report by The Australian Council of Learned Academies. [ + ]
ResMed wins import ban against Taiwan's APEX
An ITC judge has ruled that two products from Taiwanese manufacturer APEX still infringe on ResMed (ASX:RMD) patents and cannot be imported or sold in the US. [ + ]
Bellberry funds tropical health researchers
Five researchers from the Australian Institute of Tropical Health and Medicine (AITHM) at James Cook University (JCU) have received a $400,000 donation from research ethics company Bellberry. [ + ]
New guidance for ASX-listed companies
Two new guidance documents are now available to support ASX-listed companies. The third edition of the ASX's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (CGPR) comes into effect on 1 July after a recent review, and ASIC has released guidance to ASX-listed entities on analyst and investor briefings. [ + ]
Immunotherapy shows promise in treating brain cancer
Combining standard treatment for recurrent glioblastoma multiforme with immune-based therapies holds promise for patients with this aggressive disease. [ + ]
DNA analysis on the go
A mobile app that analyses DNA sequences has been developed and made freely available by researchers in Singapore. [ + ]
