Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices opens at UTS
09 February, 2018Professor Dayong Jin will spearhead the institute's efforts to create small, stable, inexpensive devices for disease diagnosis that are as easy to use as smartphones.
Call to better record patient-reported outcomes in clinical trials
08 February, 2018Researchers have recommended changes to the guidelines used in clinical trials, in an effort to gain information about the impact on the quality of life of participating patients.
Discovery allows the human eye to track a single molecule inside a living cell
06 February, 2018Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney have developed a new microscopy technology that allows the human eye to track a single molecule and inspect its behaviour inside a living cell.
Funding for 13 medical researchers and projects
02 February, 2018Thirteen medical researchers and projects tackling critical health issues across northern Australia have received government funding.
Prosperity through innovation: Australia's 2030 Plan released
31 January, 2018 by Lauren DavisFollowing an extensive consultation process, Innovation and Science Australia's strategic plan for Australian innovation has finally been made public.
Australian researcher wins prestigious award
31 January, 2018Veteran immunologist Jacques Miller has been awarded the 2018 Japan Prize.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation to open partnering office at Monash Uni
23 January, 2018 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityJJIPO@MONASH will be the Victorian headquarters for Johnson & Johnson's scientific, investment and commercialisation arms.
Insights into Australia's clinical trial activity
15 January, 2018A new report has revealed favourable insights into clinical trials in Australia, where more than $1 billion is invested each year by both government and industry.
Australian Government permits medicinal cannabis exports
12 January, 2018The Australian Government has announced that it will permit the export of medicinal cannabis products.
Nobel Laureate to join UNSW
20 December, 2017UNSW Sydney has announced the part-time appointment of its first Nobel Laureate, Sir Fraser Stoddart, to the School of Chemistry.
Merck signs global distribution agreement with Avanti Polar Lipids
15 December, 2017 | Supplied by: Merck Pty LtdMerck has entered into an agreement with Avanti Polar Lipids to be the exclusive multinational distributor of the latter's research lipids portfolio outside of the United States.
Geneticist and angel investor Jay Hetzel appointed as UniQuest chairman
15 December, 2017Scientist and angel investor Dr Jay Hetzel has been appointed chairman of UniQuest, The University of Queensland's commercialisation company.
In vitro diagnostics market to reach US$69 billion in 2024: GlobalData
13 December, 2017The overall market value of in vitro diagnostics stands at US$52 billion this year and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.2% to US$69 billion in 2024, according to GlobalData.
The eyes have it: Elizabeth Rakoczy wins Florey Medal for wet AMD gene therapy
08 December, 2017Professor Elizabeth Rakoczy has been awarded the 2017 CSL Florey Medal for the creation of a new gene therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) — the most common cause of blindness in the developed world.
NHMRC announces $640m in funding, plus a boost to female researchers
07 December, 2017The National Health and Medical Research Council appears to be getting into the Christmas spirit early, announcing $640m to support Australia's health and medical researchers as well as an initiative to reduce the difference in funded rates between male and female lead investigators.
