Grace files flash chromatography patent infringement suit
28 March, 2013WR Grace & Co has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Delaware against Teledyne Technologies for infringement of four Grace US patents that cover its proprietary Reveleris X2 flash chromatography system.
Bone Therapeutics invests in cell therapy manufacturing facility
26 February, 2013Bone Therapeutics, an international biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative cell therapy products for the treatment of bone diseases, has announced that it has secured its future manufacturing requirements, allowing it to produce its bone cell therapy products on a commercial scale.
Investment boosts new start-up’s plans to develop autoimmune drugs
15 February, 2013The University of Technology, Sydney’s (UTS) ithree institute has launched Helmedix with a $1.25 million investment from Australia’s Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF).
Qiagen and Lilly to collaborate on the development of companion diagnostics
14 February, 2013Qiagen has entered into a master collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly and Company for the development and commercialisation of companion diagnostics for pairing with Lilly investigational and approved medicines across all therapeutic areas.
Optibrium and Lhasa collaborate to bring expert toxicity prediction to chemists’ desktops
13 February, 2013Optibrium and Lhasa, providers of software for compound design, selection and property prediction, have announced a technology collaboration agreement.
Australian innovation gets a head start with Baxter Commercialisation
07 February, 2013Baxter Innovation Hub has launched its new commercialisation service, Baxter Commercialisation, comprising an experienced team of industry specialists dedicated to assisting Australian inventors and entrepreneurs in expanding their business and selling their ideas to the world.
Plexon celebrates 30 years in neuroscience research, record sales and a new website
31 January, 2013Plexon, a leader in hardware and software solutions for neuroscience and behavioural research, has marked 30 years of innovation on the heels of closing its strongest year.
New clinical genomics company launches
17 January, 2013Boston Children’s Hospital has partnered with Life Technologies Corporation to launch Claritas Genomics, a company formed to develop next-generation genetic and genomics-based diagnostic testing solutions.
Renewed agreement opens paths to better science for Australia and India
05 December, 2012Scientists in Australia and India can look forward to greater levels of cooperation and collaboration after the Australian Academy of Science and Indian National Academy of Science today renewed their commitment to work more closely together.
Australian Synchrotron and ANSTO join forces to advance Australian science
29 October, 2012The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) will become the new operator of the Australian Synchrotron from 1 January 2013, bringing two of Australia’s most significant pieces of scientific infrastructure together and advancing scientific outcomes for the nation.
Research powerhouses join forces for manufacturing
02 October, 2012Monash University and CSIRO will build on their shared strengths with an agreement to develop a world-class innovation precinct that aims to underpin the future of Australian manufacturing.
MDI and CSIRO sign deal for next-gen production of ‘green whistle’
10 July, 2012Australian healthcare company Medical Developments International (MDI) and CSIRO have signed a technology deal to develop a new production process for the drug methoxyflurane - the pain-relieving ingredient used in Penthrox (commonly known as the green whistle).
CSIRO signs landmark agreement with US NOAA on marine and climate research
09 July, 2012CSIRO and the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today signed a series of agreements that bring together the scientific capabilities of two global leaders in marine and atmospheric research.
BioTek receives European patent for microplate washer technology
13 June, 2012BioTek has announced receipt of European Patent EP 2 093 572 B1, covering the ultrasonic cleaning and maintenance feature used in the company’s microplate washers. Known as Ultrasonic Advantage, this cleaning technology is incorporated into most of BioTek’s microplate washers.
Partnership program between Mettler Toledo and Konica Minolta
18 May, 2012Mettler Toledo and Konica Minolta Sensing have decided to join forces with a strategic partnership in the field of multiparameter analysis for the food and flavours, and fragrances industry. The partnership will bundle the CM-5 or CR-5 Spectrophotometer from Konica Minolta with the density, refractive index and pH instruments from Mettler Toledo to provide a complete system for automatic quality monitoring of raw materials and finished goods.
