Events down under
01 June, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerA full roster of conferences in Australia and its Asia-Pacific neighbours make the region a good place to visit this year. To start with, Australia's BIO equivalent, AusBiotech2004, will this year be held in Brisbane from November 7-10, with a theme of 'Going Global'.
Aussies you'll meet at BIO
01 June, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerAustralia is home to a thriving and dynamic biotechnology industry with a firm footing in the world-class research base found in the universities and research institutions 'Down Under'.
BIO profile: Brian Whan, Molecular Plant Breeding CRC
01 June, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillWhen the Victorian Department of Agriculture's Werribee research farm advertised for a 'Semi-Dwarf Wheat Breeder' in the early 1970s, Bryan Whan applied -- his qualifications measured up, even if his height exceeded specification.
Venture capital: adventurous times in biotech
01 June, 2004 by Renate KrellePositive forces are at work in Australian venture capital circles, writes Renate Krelle.
Trials without error: Australia's clinical capabilities
01 June, 2004 by Renate KrelleThe secret's out -- Australia is a great place to do clinical trials and contract research, as Renate Krelle discovers.
BIO profile: Harry Karelis, Biotech Capital
01 June, 2004 by Renate KrelleUK and European biotechs may not have heard of Australian historian Geoffrey Blainey. But Harry Karelis, of Sydney venture capitalist Biotech Capital, says both British and continental biotechs are just as conscious as Australians are of Blainey's most famous concept -- the tyranny of distance.
BIO profile: Andy Gearing, BioComm
01 June, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerDr Andy Gearing believes wholeheartedly that big pharma and big biotech overseas should take a closer look at what the Australian biotechnology and life sciences sector has to offer.
BIO profile: John Mattick, Institute for Molecular Bioscience
01 June, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerAustralia's research institutes and industry have a mutual responsibility, says Prof John Mattick -- to work together to translate academic ideas into ideas for development and commercialisation.
BIO profile: Mervyn Jacobson, Genetic Technologies
01 June, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerA keen fascination in the creative ideas of others and a willingness to take risks are hallmarks of Australian biotechnology entrepreneur Dr Mervyn Jacobson's outlook on life.
BIO profile: Jurgen Michaelis, Bio Innovation SA
01 June, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillStart-ups are the easy bit -- it's the quality and consistency of post-natal care that determines whether young biotechnology companies will survive, according to Dr Jurgen Michaelis, the man behind the rapid rise of South Australia's biotechnology industry.
BIO profile: Alison Coutts, eG Capital
01 June, 2004 by Iain ScottOne of the most serendipitous moments in the recent history of Australian biobusiness occurred when Alison Coutts met Mark Fordree, Iain Scott learns.
From in vitro to in vivo: Australian biotech grows up
01 June, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerSince last year's BIO, the Australian biotechnology sector has been all about growth, writes Melissa Trudinger.
I’s dotted and t’s crossed on BresaGen restructure
26 May, 2004 by Renate KrelleThe administrators of Adelaide biotech BresaGen (ASX:BGN) today formalised the agreement the company has made with Queensland-based public unlisted biotech company CBio by executing a Deed of Company Arrangement for the restructure of the company.
EU patent snatchback won't affect GTG: Jacobson
21 May, 2004 by Graeme O'NeillThe European Patent Office's decision to revoke a key patent on a breast cancer test owned by Utah-based Myriad Genetics will not prevent Myriad's Australian licensee, Genetic Technologies Ltd (ASX: GTG) providing the test in Australia and Asia.
Victorians get $60 million for innovation infrastructure
21 May, 2004 by Melissa TrudingerThe Victorian State Government will fund another round of the Science Technology Innovation Infrastructure Grants program (STII), providing $60 million to supports biomedical, environmental, agricultural, manufacturing and ICT infrastructure projects.
