UWA signs global deal with US firm to help develop new DMD drugs
12 April, 2013An announcement today of a licensing agreement with US drug company Sarepta Therapeutics to develop new treatments based on award-winning research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at The University of Western Australia may lead to the state’s first genetic drug derived from WA research.
Up to $10 million in cancer research funding available through ACRF
03 April, 2013The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) has begun accepting applications for their 2013 annual Cancer Research Grant Round.
INTERPOL and pharmaceutical industry launch global initiative to combat fake medicines
15 March, 2013Combating the global scourge of fake medicines that threatens the health of millions of people is the focus of a landmark agreement between INTERPOL and 29 of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies.
NSW Government funding for researchers competing for Commonwealth grants
25 February, 2013Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade & Investment Andrew Stoner is urging NSW’s leading research centres to tap into state government funding offering them a more competitive edge in attracting lucrative Commonwealth grants.
Neurotrauma research to benefit from development grants
20 February, 2013Twelve new research projects focusing on improving outcomes for Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkSafe Victoria clients have been funded through the Institute for Safety, Compensation and Recovery Research (ISCRR) 2013 Development Grants Program.
Trans-Tasman action to fast-track rheumatic fever vaccine
18 February, 2013The University of Western Australia and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research have welcomed a commitment by the Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers to fast-track the development of a vaccine against rheumatic fever.
Science Academy welcomes hazard research funding
15 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the announcement by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Science Minister Chris Bowen of new funding for bushfire and natural hazard research through the Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs).
Science Academy welcomes commitment to protect Australia’s medical research
01 February, 2013The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed a commitment by Tony Abbott and Peter Dutton to protect the nation’s health and medical research budget.
Academic and biotechnology industry alliance wins $300,000 grant
15 January, 2013The Victorian Government has provided $300,000 to the Victorian Infection and Immunity Network (VIIN) as part of its Collaborative Networks Pilot Program to encourage the development of partnerships between academic and industry groups and to accelerate industry’s adoption of new technologies.
UNSW secures Australia-China joint research centre
19 December, 2012The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has secured funding for one of six new Australia-China joint research centres, which aims to meet the challenges facing the minerals, metallurgy and materials industries in both countries.
A new era of science partnership between Australia and China
14 December, 2012The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) has welcomed the signing of a research agreement celebrating the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between Australia and China.
Chief Scientist welcomes the National Research Investment Plan
28 November, 2012Australia’s Chief Scientist and Australian Research Committee (ARCom) chairman Professor Ian Chubb has welcomed today’s launch of the National Research Investment Plan (NRIP).
Biotech abandoning blockbuster drug model
26 November, 2012Biotech companies are exploring alternative options to supplement their in-house research and development, abandoning the traditional blockbuster drug model to instead pursue deals and buy their way to success, says new report.
Government steadfast on research funding
22 October, 2012The Australian Academy of Science has commended the government’s commitment to maintain funding for science research through the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs).
Better seeds and plant species for NZ farmers
09 October, 2012A New Zealand research program being co-funded by the government aims to deliver better seeds and plant species for farmers, in order to help improve animal productivity and minimise environmental impacts.
