Industry News
DNA analysis on the go
A mobile app that analyses DNA sequences has been developed and made freely available by researchers in Singapore. [ + ]
Organ-on-chip pioneer to deliver 2014 Graeme Clark Oration
The 2014 Graeme Clark Oration, hosted by the ICT for Life Sciences Forum at the Melbourne Convention Centre, will be presented on 5 June by Wyss Institute founding director Dr Don Ingber. [ + ]
Manipulating stem cells to repair brain damage
A scientist from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is hoping to unlock the potential of stem cells as a way of repairing neural damage to the brain. [ + ]
AusMedtech responds to the TGA's review of the low value turnover exemption scheme
AusMedtech has told the TGA's review that it is concerned that only a very low number of small businesses are taking advantage of the low value turnover exemption (LVT) scheme, despite the eligibility of their products. [ + ]
Synthetic yeast project a world first
Macquarie University will lead the Australian arm in a project aiming to create the first synthetic complex organism - yeast. [ + ]
CVac boosts OS in second-remission ovarian cancer
Data from a phase II trial of Prima BioMed's (ASX:PRR) CVac show that the treatment has had a positive effect on overall survival in ovarian cancer patients in second-line remission. [ + ]
Supporting Indigenous health
A $10 million philanthropic gift will be used to establish a Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Melbourne. [ + ]
PsS appointed Particles Plus distributor in ANZ
Particle and Surface Sciences (PsS) has been appointed the sole distributor for Particles Plus throughout Australia and New Zealand. The distributorship is expected to enhance and broaden the range of particle characterisation systems already offered by PsS. [ + ]
Tasmanian blood sampling technology licensed
The University of Tasmania and commercialisation company Housefield have signed an intellectual property licensing agreement to develop the blood sampling technology known as MilliSpot. [ + ]
Professor Suzanne Cory to present 2014 Boyer Lecture series
The ABC's 2014 Boyer Lecture series will be presented by Professor Suzanne Cory AC PhD FAA FRS, a distinguished molecular biologist and former president of the Australian Academy of Science. [ + ]
Virax completes purchase of Pathway Oncology
Virax Holdings (ASX:VHL) has closed the deal to acquire Pathway Oncology, and with it an exclusive licence to a first-in-class cancer therapeutic candidate. [ + ]
Mesoblast accelerates Singapore manufacturing plans
Mesoblast (ASX:MSB) has secured economic incentives in Singapore, as part of efforts to prepare for commercial manufacturing of Prochymal, an allogenic stem cell product awaiting approval in GVHD. [ + ]
Science at the Shine Dome 2014
The Australian Academy of Science held its annual Science at the Shine Dome gathering from 27-29 May. The theme of this year’s event was Celebrating Australian science - past present future. [ + ]
How algae evolved into land plants
Japanese researchers have analysed the genome of a terrestrial alga, revealing the presence of genes that enable plants to cope with the extremes of life on land. [ + ]
Orthocell launches $8m IPO
WA's Orthocell has commenced an $8m IPO, as it seeks to raise funds to expand the reach of its two TGA-approved regenerative medicine products and complete development of a third. [ + ]
