EndoBarrier reduces heart risk during studies
19 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGI Dynamics (ASX:GID) has announced data showing that obese patients treated with its EndoBarrier device showed reduced 10-year cardiovascular risk.
Survey to support manufacturing exporters to compete internationally
18 September, 2014The Export Council of Australia (ECA) and the Manufacturing Excellence Taskforce Australia (META) have established a Deregulation Hub, with the purpose of producing an Agenda for Action to inform government on the streamlining of regulation that inhibits the ability of Australian manufacturers to compete internationally.
R&D Tax Incentive - overseas R&D activities update
18 September, 2014An update for companies on what "not available in Australia" means for meeting the requirements to make a claim for R&D activities conducted outside of Australia.
Simavita's US partner wins first big contract
17 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingSimavita's (ASX:SVA) exclusive US distribution partner Medline has picked up its first major supply contract for the Smart Incontinence Management (SIM) medical device.
Vaxxas, WHO explore Nanopatch polio vaccines
17 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingThe WHO will fund research into using Vaxxas's Nanopatch vaccine delivery technology to help finally eradicate polio worldwide.
Orthocell, Antisense bolster IP portfolios
17 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOrthocell (ASX:OTI) has been granted an Australian patent for its regenerative product Ortho-ATI, while Antisense Therapeutics (ASX:ANP) will soon obtain a European patent for ATL1102.
Prestigious International Biotechnology Symposium coming down under
16 September, 2014In a major coup for the biotechnology industry in Australia, the prestigious International Biotechnology Symposium (IBS) will be held in Melbourne in 2016 in conjunction with the AusBiotech 2016 national conference and Australia Biotech Invest 2016 - making it the largest biotech industry event in Australia's history.
Nexvet expands veterinary biologics research team
15 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingTwo former CSL (ASX:CSL) scientists have joined Nexvet's veterinary biologics research centre in Melbourne.
Calzada, pSivida, GI Dynamics announce board moves
12 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingCalzada (ASX:CZD) has announced the resignation of an independent director, while GI Dynamics (ASX:GID) and pSivida (ASX:PVA) have selected new members for their own boards.
Global Kinetics gets FDA clearance for PKG
11 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingGlobal Kinetics has been cleared to sell the Australian-made Parkinson's KinetiGraph wearable symptom monitoring device in the US.
AusBiotech calls for nominations to the board of directors
11 September, 2014Further to the notice of the forthcoming election for AusBiotech's board of directors, nominations are now open for eligible AusBiotech members.
Iluvien approved in 10th EU market: pSivida
11 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingpSivida (ASX:PVA) licensee Alimera Sciences has got the marketing nod in Sweden for DMO treatment Iluvien, marking its 10th EU approval.
Bronchitol effective in high-risk bronchiectasis patients
10 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingPharmaxis' (ASX:PXS) Bronchitol may have missed its main endpoint in last year's bronchiectasis trial, but new analysis shows a statistically significant improvement in high-risk patients.
Invion ready to escalate dose in lupus trial
10 September, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingAnalysis of safety data from the first two cohorts involved in Invion's (ASX:IVX) trial of INV103 in lupus has given the company the confidence to step up the dose for the next stage.
Patents enabling and supporting medical research and resulting tests, vaccines and treatments
09 September, 2014Patents are at the core of enabling genetic tests, treatments, vaccines and cures resulting from medical research, says AusBiotech - contrary to reports stemming from last week's Federal Court decision in the D'Arcy v Myriad Genetics case that claim research is being stifled.
