Medical devices on trial
05 November, 2014 by Susan WilliamsonMedical technology company Rhinomed is using its BreatheAssist technology platform to develop nasal devices for sport, snoring, sleep apnoea and drug delivery.
CNS, BDC to join forces for biotech consulting
05 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingClinical Network Services has entered a partnership to expand its consultancy expertise, and has appointed a principal consultant for its new London office.
IDT to acquire 23 more generic drugs
04 November, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingIDT Australia (ASX:IDT) has entered a conditional deal to acquire 23 previously marketed generic drugs for conditions including Parkinson's, depression and pain.
Government package to drive innovation
03 November, 2014The final part of the government's Entrepreneurs Infrastructure Program, the Accelerating Commercialisation stream, has been launched.
AusBiotech announces new chairman and directors
31 October, 2014AusBiotech has announced that a new chairman and three new directors were appointed to its board at the Annual General Meeting on the Gold Coast. CEO of BioDiem and existing AusBiotech director Julie Phillips was appointed Chairman, taking the mantle from long-serving chairman Dr Deborah Rathjen, and the board welcomed Serina Cucuzza, Barry Thomas and Serg Duchini as directors.
Pharmaxis starts recruiting for Bronchitol trial
31 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPharmaxis (ASX:PXS) has recruited the first patient for a phase III trial of Bronchitol in cystic fibrosis, designed as part of the company's FDA application.
Johnson & Johnson Innovation Industry Excellence Awards recognise biotechnology leaders at AusBiotech 2014
30 October, 2014Medtech featured strongly when the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Innovation Industry Excellence Awards 2014 were announced, recognising those at the forefront of Australia's world-class biotech, medical technology and healthcare sectors in Australia.
Feedback invited on boosting commercial returns
30 October, 2014The government is seeking input from the research sector and industry on its strategy to boost commercial returns from research.
GM crops: new directions
29 October, 2014 by Graeme O'NeillAustralia's GM crop revolution has stalled, after an auspicious debut in 1989 when South Australia became the first state in the world to release a genetically modified organism into the environment.
Federal government announces Expert Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation
28 October, 2014Further to the recent launch of the Industry Innovation and Competitiveness Agenda, the federal government has announced the establishment of an independent panel to undertake a review of medicines and medical devices regulation in Australia.
Antisense paves way for IND for MS drug
28 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAntisense Therapeutics (ASX:ANP) has received positive feedback from the US FDA on plans to conduct an IND-enabling phase IIb trial of MS drug candidate ATL1102.
AusBiotech 2014 kicks off on Wednesday
27 October, 2014The AusBiotech national conference will this week bring together the entire biotechnology 'ecosystem' to share ideas and progress their biotechnology development work.
Clinuvel's Scenesse gets EMA nod in EPP
27 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe European Medicines Agency has voted to grant marketing authorisation to Clinuvel's Scenesse in rare and severe skin disorder erythropoietic protoporphyria.
ResMed quarterly profit grows 3%
24 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingResMed (ASX:RMD) has reported its results for its fiscal first quarter and has unveiled new and improved patient management platforms for its sleep-disordered breathing treatment devices.
Auspherix gets $1m in financing
23 October, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe Medical Research Commercialisation Fund has granted $1m in financing to early-stage anti-infectives company Auspherix.
