Epichem to expand lab space by 50%
18 July, 2017Epichem, a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian-listed PharmAust, has announced plans to expand its laboratory space and hood capacity by 50%.
NHMRC award winners announced
13 July, 2017Exceptional researchers in the fields of infectious disease, autoimmunity, chronic pain and Parkinson's disease are among the Australians honoured with National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Research Excellence Awards.
Australia enters strategic partnership with ESO
12 July, 2017The Australian Government has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory (ESO).
Dr Elise Sullivan joins LeafCann Research
12 July, 2017Medicinal cannabis start-up LeafCann Research and Advisory has appointed Dr Elise Sullivan as its director of clinical education.
Fighting superbugs with microscopic tracks
11 July, 2017University of Technology Sydney scientist and Associate Professor Cynthia Whitchurch has become the first female scientist to win the David Syme Research Prize in over 30 years.
Life sciences industry welcomes visa changes
05 July, 2017The life sciences industry has welcomed the restoration of key occupations for the medical technology, biotechnology, research and pharmaceutical sector to the skilled migration visa list.
Superstars of STEM smash gender stereotypes
04 July, 2017Arthur Sinodinos has announced the first 30 Superstars of STEM — an initiative to raise the profile of Australia's most dynamic female scientists and technologists and create a critical mass of strong, visible, relatable and public female role models in STEM.
New medical cannabis body launched
23 June, 2017A new industry body, the Medical Cannabis Council, has been launched with an aim to develop best practice and standards for producing, supplying and distributing medical cannabis.
Lab Innovations 2017
22 June, 2017Lab Innovations, the UK's dedicated show for laboratory technology, analytical and biotech equipment, returns for its sixth consecutive year from 1–2 November 2017 at the NEC, Birmingham.
Cancer start-up receives US$16m funding
19 June, 2017QUE Oncology, a clinical-stage biotechnology company established by The University of Queensland and Emory University (Atlanta, USA), has received US$16 million in series A investment.
AACB Annual Scientific Conference
06 June, 2017Leading international and local scientific experts will provide insights on current concepts and strategies to deliver the timely diagnostic services required for clinical management.
MTPConnect's Sue MacLeman receives leadership award
02 June, 2017MTPConnect Chief Executive Officer Sue MacLeman has been awarded BioMelbourne Network's 2017 Women in Leadership award.
IP Group to invest $200m in Australian research
01 June, 2017British intellectual property commercialisation company IP Group has signed agreements with nine Australasian universities to invest $200 million in finding and developing companies involved in disruptive innovation.
New leadership at WA's Perron Institute
31 May, 2017The Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science has welcomed Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA as its new board chair.
Australian Society For Microbiology 2017
31 May, 2017 by Anthony Baker, chairman of the local organising committee for ASM2017, TasmaniaThe president of the Australian Society for Microbiology, ASN Conference organisers and the organising committee would like to invite you to stunning Tasmania for the 45th Annual Scientific Meeting and Trade Exhibition. The event will be held in Tasmania's capital city, Hobart, from 2–5 July.
