Phosphagenics expanding pain patch program
03 December, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPhosphagenics (ASX:POH) has resolved crystallisation issues holding up its TPM-Oxycodone pain patch project and expanded the program to include another opioid-based product.
Iluvien knocked back again on reimbursement in the UK
03 December, 2012 by Tim DeanThe UK’s reimbursement agency has knocked back Illuvien again, saying its benefits do not justify the price.
Starpharma emphasises portfolio after VivaGel trial fail
30 November, 2012 by Tim DeanFollowing news that a phase III trial of VivaGel failed to reach its primary end point, Starpharma (ASX:SPL) has emphasised the potential of its platform technology across multiple applications.
Biotech women in leadership
29 November, 2012 by AusBiotechWomen in biotechnology have featured strongly in the “2012 Australia Census of Women in Leadership”, with biotech CEOs making up 25 per cent of the female CEOs of ASX 500 companies.
Allied Healthcare’s CardioCel aids heart valve reconstruction
28 November, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingA pre-clinical trial of Allied Healthcare's (ASX:AHZ) CardioCel in valve reconstruction showed evidence of new tissue growth near the parch at eight-month follow-up.
Genetic Technologies tanks as CEO resigns in protest over board spill
28 November, 2012 by Tim DeanTumult has struck Genetic Technologies (ASX:GTG) as CEO Paul MacLeman resigns at the annual general meeting yesterday in protest over a board spill.
Starpharma enters trading halt ahead of VivaGel trial results
28 November, 2012 by Tim DeanTrading in Starpharma (ASX:SPL) has been halted ahead of an announcement by the company of two phase III studies of its VivaGel treatment for bacterial vaginosis.
CSL at record high on profit forecast
27 November, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCSL (ASX:CSL) shares surged to a record $50+ after the company hiked its FY13 profit forecast by seven percentage points.
Pharma patent review releases discussion paper
27 November, 2012 by AusBiotechThe Federal Government panel reviewing patenting of pharmaceuticals in Australia has released a new paper for discussion.
Genzyme gets Australian approval for MS therapy Aubagio
27 November, 2012 by Tim DeanThe Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Genzyme’s once-a-day MS treatment, Aubagio, for sale in Australia.
Newly discovered stem cell offers therapeutic potential
26 November, 2012 by Tim DeanA new type of stem cell could be developed into therapies for cardiovascular disease and other indications, and is being pursued by Australian biotech start-up Cynata.
Join study on careers in scientific research
22 November, 2012 by AusBiotechPeople working in scientific research are invited to participate in a survey examining careers in the biological sciences and chemistry related research workforce.
Bioniche picks US distributor for Immunocidin
22 November, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingBioniche (ASX:BNC) has selected an exclusive US distributor for canine cancer product Immunocidin, which launched in the market last month.
Alchemia reaps $1.5m from anticoagulant in Q3
22 November, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAlchemia (ASX:ACL) will receive $1.5m for the September quarter – its first proper share of the profits from sales of anticoagulant generic fondaparinux.
Sunshine Heart gets FDA tick for C-Pulse trial
21 November, 2012 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSunshine Heart (ASX:SHC) is set to commence a North American trial of its C-Pulse Heart Assist System, after receiving regulatory approval from the FDA.
