Industry News
Bell Labs builds ultra-broadband semiconductor laser
Bell Labs has said its researchers have built what they believe is the first semiconductor laser that emits light continuously over a broad spectrum of infrared wavelengths.
[ + ]Synchrotron on track, says Brumby
Site works on the $157 million Australian Synchrotron Project were set to begin in September, the Victorian Government announced today. [ + ]
pSivida heralds 'image-raising' appointments
Platform technology company pSivida has made two new appointments to raise its international profile. [ + ]
Strong growth continues for PanBio
Diagnostic test company PanBio posted a first half sales jump of 49% to stay on track for a full year revenue target of $16.9 million. [ + ]
Deloittes aims to flush out fast-moving biotechs
National accounting firm Deloittes has launched its Technology Fast 50 program for 2002. [ + ]
Diabetes project sets new trend for NHMRC
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has come up with a new model for commercialising medical research. [ + ]
Give biotechs a break: tax study
Biotechs need better tax breaks, according to a new report. [ + ]
Sun helps launch medical 'holodeck'
The University of Calgary and Sun Microsystems have launched the Sun Centre of Excellence for Visual Genomics, a new kind of bioinformatics facility which uses 3D technology to view complex data of the human body. [ + ]
National Measurement Laboratory developments
The National Measurement Laboratory is seeking comment on a series of proposed new areas of activity. As part of this exercise, comment is being sought on industry interests in several areas listed below.
[ + ]Former PPL director Colman joins ES Cell
Embryonic stem cell researcher ES Cell International (ESI) has announced five senior management positions as it gears up for its development phase. [ + ]
Vics look overseas to fill top job
Offshore candidates are likely to be prime contenders for the Victorian Government's newly created position of director of biotechnology. [ + ]
Industry group has new Canberra presence
The new executive director of the Scientific Industry Association (SIA) says being based in Canberra will help the organisation to have a stronger voice. [ + ]
NZ will lose to Australia: bioentrepreneur
A prominent New Zealand entrepreneur has warned that financial institutions needed to take a punt on the emerging sector or risk losing business to Australia. [ + ]
Peptech seeking new CEO
Sydney biotech Peptech is on the hunt for a new CEO. [ + ]
BresaGen: stem cell debate won't affect our research
BresaGen has reassured investors its projects are not threatened by potential regulation of stem cell research in Australia. [ + ]
