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.
All smiles as SDI reports profit jump
28 February, 2002 by Tanya HollisDental research group SDI has reported a half-yearly jump in profits and sales on the back of its suite of aesthetic and alloy restorative products.
Australian researchers wasting IP, warns patent expert
28 February, 2002 by Tanya HollisAustralian researchers were wasting 90 per cent of their intellectual property value because they did not understand how to use it, a patent attorney has warned.
WA biotech mines double benefit from listing vehicle
27 February, 2002 by Pete YoungBacking hopeful young companies into the listed shells of mining companies is an old habit in Western Australia.
Australian biotechs must merge or perish: Ernst and Young
27 February, 2002 by Tanya HollisAustralia's biotechnology companies will have to merge or perish, according to leading industry analyst Ernst and Young.
