AACB's annual conference a pathologist's paradise
14 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Australasian Association for Clinical BiochemistryThe Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is offering an entire week dedicated to professional development, education and networking.
Professor Kerrie Wilson appointed Queensland's Chief Scientist
11 August, 2023One of Australia's leading researchers into the science, strategy and policy of conservation, Professor Kerrie Wilson, has been appointed Queensland's next Chief Scientist.
Evident names 2022 Image of the Year Award winners
10 August, 2023Laurent Formery won the grand prize for his stunning image of the nervous system of a juvenile sea star.
Modest increase in women in STEM, but more to do
01 August, 2023What is preventing women from breaking into STEM workplaces, given the increase in girls studying STEM subjects at school and university?
2023 Gruber Genetics Prize awarded for mRNA quality control
21 July, 2023Molecular biologists Dr Allan Jacobson and Dr Lynne Maquat received the prize for their contributions to identifying and describing the mechanism of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay.
26 new STEM Ambassadors appointed for 2023
18 July, 2023To accommodate the growing need for expert advice amongst parliamentarians, Science & Technology Australia has appointed 26 new STEM Ambassadors.
MRFF funds national medicinal chemistry initiative
05 July, 2023MedChem Australia will bring together leading medical chemistry groups from The University of Sydney, Monash University and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
Professor Doug Hilton appointed as CSIRO Chief Executive
19 June, 2023 | Supplied by: CSIROWEHI Director Professor Doug Hilton will replace Dr Larry Marshall as Chief Executive of Australia's national science agency.
Applications open for 2024 Gilead Fellowship Grants Program
13 June, 2023The program is available for researchers working in five key areas: HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, haematological oncology, solid tumours and invasive fungal infections.
Folbigg pardoning sparks call for more "science-sensitive" legal system
08 June, 2023 by Lauren DavisThe NSW Governor pardoned Kathleen Folbigg 20 years after she was convicted for the deaths of her four children, due to the emergence of new scientific evidence.
Basic research found to be underfunded in Australia
07 June, 2023Australia is lagging behind similar countries in funding basic research, particularly in the medical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, according to a new study.
Nominations open for 2023 GSK Award for Research Excellence
02 June, 2023 | Supplied by: GlaxoSmithKlineNominations for one of the most prestigious and longstanding awards available to the Australian medical research community are now open for 2023.
CUREator funds 19 new biotech projects
30 May, 2023CUREator has announced its second round of funding, awarding $12 million to 19 projects targeting global health challenges.
Nominations open for 2023 ASPIRE Prize
27 April, 2023The theme for this year is Inclusive Science, Technology and Innovation for a Resilient and Sustainable Environment.
Govt commits $50m for long COVID research
25 April, 2023The new funding is expected to help improve our knowledge of long COVID in the Australian context.
