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Evident names 5th Annual Image of the Year Award winners

25 November, 2024

View the six winning entries in Evident's 5th Annual Image of the Year Award — a competition that recognises the world's best in scientific microscopic imaging.


Fellowships and scholarships support women in science

20 November, 2024

The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative has honoured five trailblazing female scientists from ANZ, while ATSE has announced 250+ scholarships as part of its Elevate: Boosting diversity in STEM program.


2024 GSK Award recognises neurodegeneration researcher

15 November, 2024

Professor Matthew Kiernan won the 2024 GSK Award for Research Excellence for his work in neurodegenerative disease, particularly MND and frontotemporal dementia.


ACCC concerned by Blackstone's proposed acquisition of I'rom

12 November, 2024

The ACCC is concerned that the proposed acquisition would likely have the effect of substantially lessening competition in the supply of phase 1 clinical trials in Australia.


Publication of new standards for clinical trial data reuse

30 October, 2024

The standards aim to facilitate the responsible sharing and use of anonymised individual patient data (IPD) from clinical studies to support the research community.


Sartorius Second Edition High-Throughput Screening by Cytometry Handbook

25 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Sartorius Australia Pty Ltd

The handbook is designed to empower both new and seasoned flow cytometry users who are curious about the capabilities of HTS cytometry.


2024 Nobel Prize winners announced

11 October, 2024

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for their discovery of microRNA — a class of tiny RNA molecules that plays a crucial role in gene regulation.


Leading astrophysicist wins 2024 PM's Prize for Science

09 October, 2024

Professor Matthew Bailes received the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his discovery of fast radio bursts, which is helping to determine how much normal matter exists in the universe.


WA Govt signs MOU to create biomedical hub in Perth

02 October, 2024

The WA Government has signed an MOU with UWA and CSIRO to develop the latter's 10 ha site in Floreat into a biomedical industry hub, as part of a wider biomedical precinct.


The need for quality assurance in histopathology laboratories

01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Xia & He Publishing Inc.

In histopathology laboratories, where tests are considered the gold standard for diagnosing various diseases, errors can significantly impact patient outcomes.


Avoid adverse regulatory action with comprehensive quality

01 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Medidata Solutions International Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Attention to detail is par for the course within most modern industries and fields, including scientific research.


MTPConnect set to back startups in heart disease and diabetes

13 September, 2024

MTPConnect will inject some much-needed funding for Australian SMEs to commercialise innovative medical products to better treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes.


Qld launches science strategy to support economic growth

30 August, 2024

The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 is set to put the state on a new trajectory to become a global science powerhouse.


Govt expands funding for a diverse STEM workforce

22 August, 2024

As the search begins for Australia's next Superstars of STEM, the federal government has provided details of additional funding for its diversity in STEM measures.


ARC training centre to tackle antimicrobial resistance

20 August, 2024 | Supplied by: MGI Australia Pty. Ltd.

A new Australian Research Council training centre is partnering with industry to tackle the global crisis of antimicrobial-resistant infections, which affect humans, animals and the environment.


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