Needle-free vaccine technology a step closer to clinical trials
01 November, 2010
Researchers at The University of Queensland believe they are a step closer to ridding the world of vaccinations with needles and syringes.
Support continues for biotechnologies
27 October, 2010
Australians continue to strongly support biotechnologies that provide health and environmental benefits, but support for genetically modified (GM) foods has dropped slightly since 2007, a new survey has found.
R&D schemes set scene for NZ to boost science spend
27 October, 2010
IRL Chief Executive Shaun Coffey has applauded the introduction of the technology transfer voucher funding scheme announced recently by the government but says the country as a whole can do more.
IRL granted technology transfer voucher accreditation
26 October, 2010
IRL has been selected as one of six accredited research organisations for the first phase of the government-funded technology transfer voucher funding scheme.
Glycoproteomics collaboration
26 October, 2010
Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF), Macquarie University and Agilent Technologies Australia have announced a joint research collaboration in the field of glycoproteomics, to be led by Professor Nicolle Packer.
University of Sydney opens OSBF
26 October, 2010
The University of Sydney’s Bosch Institute opened its new core facility - the Oxidative Stress Bioanalytical Facility (OSBF) in the Medical Foundation Building.
Translational Research Institute opens in Brisbane
22 October, 2010
The vision to create an Australian-first home for medical research, clinical trials and treatment commercialisation reached an historic milestone with the official start of construction on the $354 million Translational Research Institute in Brisbane.
$55 million funding for biotechnology
22 October, 2010
Premier John Brumby has launched a $55 million action plan to strengthen Victoria’s leadership in biotechnology, help in the fight against serious illnesses and create jobs across the state.
DuPont Innovation Awards call for entries
22 October, 2010
The DuPont Australia & New Zealand Innovation Awards is now calling for entry into the 2010/2011 Award Program.
Anticancer research receives funding
20 October, 2010
Scientists investigating the anticancer effects of a microRNA molecule have become the first in Western Australia to secure funding from a multimillion-dollar fund set up to help commercialise early-stage medical research discoveries.
New centre for forensic science opens
20 October, 2010
A new Centre for Forensic Science, bringing together The University of Western Australia’s expertise in all areas of forensics, has been officially opened.
Engineered body parts discussed at conference
20 October, 2010
The future of engineered body parts will be discussed and scrutinised by the world’s leading tissue engineers at the University of Sydney in November.
CSIRO gets awarded for contributions to science
20 October, 2010
The groundbreaking work of CSIRO researchers was recognised at the 2010 CSIRO Awards Ceremony.
M² building funding to secure future jobs
19 October, 2010
The new M² building, part of the Materials and Minerals Sciences Learning and Research Hub at the University of South Australia, will foster Australia’s next generation of engineering, material and mineral science graduates.
IBM R&D lab to be established
19 October, 2010
The Prime Minister Julia Gillard and the Premier of Victoria John Brumby have announced IBM will establish what it claims will be a world-first global research and development laboratory at the University of Melbourne.
