AIMS joins International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science
31 May, 2016The Australian Institute of Medical Scientists has been accepted as a member of the International Federation of Biomedical Laboratory Science — a global organisation of national societies working to increase opportunities for the development of medical science laboratory professionals through education and partnership.
Cochlear executive appointed CEO of LBT
10 May, 2016Senior Cochlear executive Brent Barnes has been appointed the new CEO of technology developer LBT Innovations, commencing on 8 August.
Research Infrastructure Fund grants now open
09 February, 2016AIB Labs has opened applications to its Research Infrastructure Fund — a grant program designed to facilitate the establishment and running of research service facilities to serve the needs of the South Australian bioscience research community.
Chief Scientist Ian Chubb bids farewell
22 January, 2016 by Lauren DavisProfessor Ian Chubb has completed his appointment as Australia's seventh Chief Scientist after almost five years in the role.
BloodNet gets its first LIS vendor
30 November, 2015Cirdan will be the first laboratory information system (LIS) vendor to fully interface with BloodNet, Australia's national blood inventory management and supply chain system.
How Testo supports UTS's critical facilities
15 October, 2015 by Testo Pty LtdPhilip Lawrence details how the Testo Saveris data logger assists him in maintaining optimal storage environments.
Cancer research lab opens in Victoria
23 September, 2015The ACRF Breakthrough Technologies Laboratory is a $2.5 million facility which will enable new insights into how cancer develops and how it can be more effectively treated.
Award-winning digital innovations for the health sector
09 September, 2015The winning entries in the 2015 national iAwards have brought a range of benefits to a variety of sectors — with the health sector being no exception.
From little grants big labs grow
02 September, 2015 by Lauren DavisThe Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has officially opened its new laboratory — an analytical hub that is intended to bring together researchers from across Victoria.
A non-exclusive licence agreement for LBT and bioMérieux
28 August, 2015LBT Innovations and bioMérieux have converted their exclusive licence agreement — surrounding LBT's foundational culture plate-streaking technology, MicroStreak — into a non-exclusive one.
Accelerator program for female entrepreneurs
09 July, 2015A panel of 10 business leaders from around Australia will take part in the Springboard Enterprises Australia Accelerator program, designed exclusively for female entrepreneurs.
Review of university research funding and policy
08 July, 2015The Australian Government will undertake a review of university research funding and policy as part of its plan to boost the commercial returns from research.
Summer school for Indigenous STEM students expands
06 July, 2015This summer, CSIRO will give Indigenous students across three states the chance to participate in the Aboriginal Summer School for Excellence in Technology and Science (ASSETS).
Laboratory information system wins three iAwards
30 June, 2015The laboratory information system interface BloodNet dominated the competition in this year's iAwards for the ACT — an annual event which honours companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation.
CSIRO board appointments announced
30 June, 2015CSIRO has welcomed the reappointment of Shirley In't Veld and the appointment of Brian Watson to its board.
