Life Scientist > Biotechnology

Minomic to seek CE Mark for prostate cancer test

28 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Minomic International announced that it aims to complete the process of applying for a CE Mark for prostate cancer diagnostics test MiSat ELISA by the fourth quarter.


AusBiotech submission re: tax impediments for small business

27 May, 2014

AusBiotech has made a submission to the Board of Taxation, which is conducting a review to identify features in the tax system that are hindering or preventing small businesses from reaching their commercial goals.


ATP Innovations named incubator of the year

27 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Sydney life science and ICT business incubator ATP Innovations has won the Incubator of the Year Award at the NBIA's 2014 International Conference.


FDA knocks back QRxPharma's third Moxduo NDA

26 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

QRxPharma (ASX:QRX) has, as expected, received a third Complete Response Letter from the US FDA covering a New Drug Application for pain drug Moxduo.


Nasal devices improve breathing

23 May, 2014 by Susan Williamson

Positive results for Rhinomed’s sport and respiratory technology, Turbine, will be followed later this year with the release of its first products targeting snoring and sleep quality.    


ResMed refines APAP therapy for women

23 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

ResMed (ASX:RMD) has presented research into a new algorithm for providing APAP therapy that has been customised to reflect the distinct symptoms of female sleep apnoea patients.


Clinuvel gets orphan status for Scenesse in US too

22 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) has in one week been granted orphan status for its Scenesse drug in Hailey-Hailey disease in both the US and the EU.


Commercialisation Australia closes for new applications

22 May, 2014

Commercialisation Australia (CA) is now closed for new applications, following the announcement in last week's federal Budget that it will cease from 1 January 2015 and the funds will be rolled into the new Entrepreneurs' Infrastructure Program (EIP).


Immuron signs SK distribution deal for Travelan

22 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

DB Pharm Korea has signed a deal giving it exclusive rights to distribute Immuron's (ASX:IMC) travellers' diarrhoea treatment Travelan in South Korea.


Phosphagenics' opioid patch eases pain in horses

21 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

All six injured thoroughbred racehorses treated with Phosphagenics' TPM/oxycodone patch during a pilot trial recovered from pain within 48 hours.


Avita appoints new chairman

20 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Lou Panaccio, an executive with more than 30 years of healthcare and life science experience, has joined the board of Avita Medical (ASX:AVH) as its chairman.


Clinuvel gets orphan status for Scenesse in HHD

20 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Clinuvel (ASX:CUV) has received EMA orphan drug designation for Scenesse in Hailey-Hailey Disease, and has revealed it expects the agency to complete its review of the product in EPP by October.


Research Australia Awards 2014 open for nominations

20 May, 2014

The Research Australia Awards 2014 are calling for nominations of those making an impact early in their research career; those constantly advocating for health and medical research; philanthropic heroes; and exceptional leaders and pioneers.


Phylogica hit with two market setbacks

19 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

Phylogica's (ASX:PYC) research partner Janssen Pharmaceuticals has elected not to license the outcome of their collaboration and a Phylogica licensee has filed for bankruptcy.


GI Dynamics' EndoBarrier reduces need for insulin

16 May, 2014 by Dylan Bushell-Embling

GI Dynamics (ASX:GID) said Australian type 2 diabetes patients treated with its EndoBarrier therapy were able to reduce or eliminate insulin therapy.


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