Industry News
Biotechs to be affected by new Vic privacy laws
Victoria's new health privacy legislation would substantially impact upon the local biotechnology industry, a leading lawyer has predicted. [ + ]
Brandon boosts Prima board
Genetics and immunology specialist Dr Malcolm Brandon was today named chairman of Prima Biomed's (ASX:PRR) scientific advisory panel. [ + ]
New DNA technology could spell precise GMO detection
At a time when the precise detection of GMOs in food products has been an issue for the Federal government's analytical laboratories, Sydney company BTF Decisive Microbiology has launched bioparticle dispensing technology that it claimed would provide precision in quantitative DNA analysis. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
