Micromedical's one-day fundraising spree
08 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisArtificial heart company MicroMedical Industries raised almost $11 million in just over 24 hours through a share placement directed at new investors.
Launched: the guide to avoiding ethical debate
08 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisA handbook to help clarify the decision-making process of research ethics committees was today launched by the Federal Health and Ageing Minister.
Networking event for young biotech
08 March, 2002 by Iain ScottA new group within industry association AusBiotech is about to host its first networking event.
Fenner, innovators honoured
08 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisWorld-renowned microbiologist Prof Frank Fenner was last night (March 7) honoured with a prestigious lifetime contribution award from the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation.
Equity-minded researchers punished by tax laws
07 March, 2002 by Pete YoungHarsh tax treatment of research institute scientists trying to commercialise their inventions is harming Australia's national interests, bio-industry leaders warn.
Dear Minister: research must continue
07 March, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerAustralian scientists and scientific organisations are lobbying the Federal government in an effort to persuade them to continue to allow stem cell research using spare IVF embryos.
Biotechs to be affected by new Vic privacy laws
07 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisVictoria's new health privacy legislation would substantially impact upon the local biotechnology industry, a leading lawyer has predicted.
Brandon boosts Prima board
07 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisGenetics and immunology specialist Dr Malcolm Brandon was today named chairman of Prima Biomed's (ASX:PRR) scientific advisory panel.
Give biotechs a break: tax study
06 March, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerBiotechs need better tax breaks, according to a new report.
Former PPL director Colman joins ES Cell
05 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisEmbryonic stem cell researcher ES Cell International (ESI) has announced five senior management positions as it gears up for its development phase.
Vics look overseas to fill top job
05 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisOffshore candidates are likely to be prime contenders for the Victorian Government's newly created position of director of biotechnology.
Industry group has new Canberra presence
05 March, 2002 by Iain ScottThe new executive director of the Scientific Industry Association (SIA) says being based in Canberra will help the organisation to have a stronger voice.
NZ will lose to Australia: bioentrepreneur
05 March, 2002 by Tanya HollisA prominent New Zealand entrepreneur has warned that financial institutions needed to take a punt on the emerging sector or risk losing business to Australia.
Peptech seeking new CEO
05 March, 2002 by Iain ScottSydney biotech Peptech is on the hunt for a new CEO.
Tougher patent process aims to increase innovation
01 March, 2002 by Daniella GoldbergChanges to Australian patent laws from April 1 will make filing harder, but will also bring the country more into line with US and European patent laws.
