Dr Deborah Rathjen, Managing Director of Bionomics and Chair of AusBiotech, has been elected as the Chair of the Pharmaceuticals Industry Council (PIC). Dr Rathjen will hold this position until at least June 2014. [ + ]

Novogen (ASX:NRT) has appointed Paul de Souza as chairman of its medical advisory board, which will help the company conduct clinical trials for ovarian cancer drug CS-6. [ + ]

Prana Biotechnology (ASX:PBT) has hired former Alchemia CEO Dr Peter Smith to help guide late-stage development of PBT2 in Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s diseases. [ + ]

The Wolverine, the latest blockbuster from 20th Century Fox, was filmed and produced at Fox Studios in Sydney throughout 2012 and 2013. Labware provider Kartell was contacted by the production design team for assistance in creating the high-end, high-tech Japanese interior for the ‘fusion lab’ set and throughout the film. [ + ]

iSonea (ASX:ISN) has secured an ARTG listing for wheeze-monitoring device AirSonea, paving the way for the Australian launch of the product in September. [ + ]

AusBiotech has joined the growing chorus of Australian organisations and individuals who are opposed to the federal government’s plan to cap tax deductible self-education expenses at $2000 per Australian resident per annum. [ + ]

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has upwardly revised its statistics on Australian clinical trial notifications from 2009-2012, after discovering errors in its earlier reports. [ + ]

As part of the 2013-14 Budget, the Australian Government has announced additional funding for the renewal of the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy. [ + ]

Change is afoot in the broader marine landscape as patterns of movement and breeding modes of marine animals adjust to a changing climate. [ + ]

Australian and New Zealand researchers have discovered a new way in which toxin-producing bacteria store their cytotoxic chemicals. [ + ]

The Australian Government today released a major review examining how red tape can be reduced for universities while also supporting the quality and excellence of Australia’s world-class university system. [ + ]

Next-generation energy storage is now a step closer with Monash University researchers developing an engineering first - a graphene-based device that is compact, yet lasts as long as a conventional battery. [ + ]

ResMed (ASX:RMD) has reported a 21% increase in FY13 net profit, but a decline in profit for the fourth quarter due to its $25m payout to the University of Sydney. [ + ]

A new aquarium that simulates the ocean will place Australian marine science at the forefront of marine research and discovery. [ + ]

Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) has signed up the first patients for a trial of its ReCell Spray on Skin product for the new application of treating venous leg ulcers. [ + ]