NHMRC to mandate open access to research
23 February, 2012 by Tim DeanThe National Health and Medical Research Council will soon mandate that all research it funds is placed into an open access repository 12 months after publication.
NHMRC’s top 10 research projects of 2011
13 February, 2012 by Tim DeanThe National Health and Medical Research Council has published its Ten of the Best Research Projects of 2011, showcasing the best of NHMRC-funded research.
Comment: Medical research doesn’t have the numbers
09 February, 2012 by Staff WritersThe critical lack of talented mathematicians engaging with biology is threatening the future of medical research, says Walter and Eliza Hall Institute head Doug Hilton.
Nominations for PM’s Prizes for Science open
31 January, 2012 by Staff WritersThe Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science are now open for nomination, including the $50,000 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year.
Vale Malcolm Simons
27 January, 2012 by Tim DeanMalcolm Simons, pioneer of so-called ‘junk’ DNA, has passed away, succumbing to multiple myeloma at the age of 73.
Grant Watch
16 January, 2012 by Staff WritersOur regular roundup of news and announcements in the wild world of scientific and health & medical research grants and funding.
UTS installs live super-resolution microscope
15 December, 2011 by Staff WritersA super-resolution imaging system that can produce real-time footage of living cells has been installed in the University of Technology Sydney.
NHMRC hands out Excellence Awards
05 December, 2011 by Staff WritersThe National Health and Medical Research Council has issued its annual slew of Excellent Awards for 2011-2012, handing out accolades to some of the nation's top life scientists.
Slideshow: Research Australia Awards
23 November, 2011 by Staff WritersOn Wednesday 16 November Research Australia handed out its annual awards recognising some of Australia’s most prominent voices in science, advocacy and philanthropy.
Graeme Clark wins Florey Medal
22 November, 2011 by AusBiotechAusBiotech congratulates Professor Graeme Clark, the pioneer of the bionic ear, who was last night awarded the CSL Florey Medal in a ceremony in Parliament House Canberra.
New bio-secure facility to battle deadly diseases
18 November, 2011 by Tim DeanA new world class bio-security facility has been opened in Geelong to research some of the most dangerous viruses and diseases known to science.
Doug Hilton receives accolade for grassroots outreach
16 November, 2011 by Tim DeanWEHI head, Professor Doug Hilton, has received the 2011 Research Australia Leadership and Innovation Award in part for his agitation over the rumoured cuts to health and medical research.
Publish or Perish: August-September 2011
09 November, 2011 by Staff WritersThis is a selection of the top papers published in leading journals by Australian life science researchers thorough August and September 2011.
Victorian government commits $55m to biotechnology
17 October, 2011 by Staff WritersVictorian government releases new biotechnology plan to generate jobs in the field and increase product development and exports.
AusBiotech 2011: Life science down south
14 October, 2011 by Staff WritersThere’s been a lot going on in the life sciences industry in South Australia, which is the host state for this year’s AusBiotech Conference.
