New Zealand feature: NZ lures high-flying Scot to head biotech
12 July, 2002 by Iain ScottSimilarities between New Zealand and Scotland are plentiful - the agrarian industries, the scenery, the weather. But one of the less heralded similarities is the two places' biotechnology industries - or at least, it was, before Scotland's received a major boost about four years ago.
New Zealand feature: solid biotech is lacking investors
12 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisIn terms of industry size, New Zealand and Australia have a similar number of biotech companies operating on their respective shores.
Victoria to host synchrotron conference in 2005
09 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisVictoria has beaten a host of other nations to win the right to stage an international synchrotron conference in 2005.
$2m government grant for Melbourne Institute
09 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisMelbourne's St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research has attracted a $2 million Victorian government grant to boost its research facilities.
Monash launches first stage of science precinct construction
04 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerMonash University has officially launched the first stage of construction for its on-campus Science, Technology, Research and Innovation Precinct (STRIP), even though the first building is already well on its way up.
New Gradipore CEO makes his mark with restructure
04 July, 2002 by Iain ScottThe new US-based CEO of bioseparations specialist Gradipore has wasted no time in making his mark on the company, announcing changes to its management structure during a visit to Australia.
Autogen stocks soar as Gutnick sells out
03 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisMining magnate Joseph Gutnick has relinquished his stake in Autogen in a move that allows the gene discovery company a more complete biotech focus.
Rathjen nets top job at Adelaide science faculty
02 July, 2002 by Melissa TrudingerLeading stem cell scientist Prof Peter Rathjen has been appointed executive dean of the new Faculty of Sciences at the University of Adelaide.
Iatia's technology wins R&D 100 Award
02 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisMelbourne vision sciences company Iatia has taken out the top award for optical imaging technology in a prestigious international competition.
McComas steps down from EpiTan board
02 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisInvestment banker Malcolm McComas has resigned from the board of Melbourne tanning drug company EpiTan after almost three years.
Victorian TAFE to offer biotech degrees
01 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisBiotechnology will be among a raft of specialised degrees on offer at Victorian TAFE institutes.
Industry R&D spending shows first rise in four years
01 July, 2002 by Iain ScottBusiness expenditure on R&D (BERD) in 2000-01 increased for the first time in four years, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released today.
CSIRO appointments indicate greater biotech role
01 July, 2002 by Pete YoungThe arrival of a group of new appointees on the board of CSIRO could foreshadow a larger role for biotechnology within Australia's premier scientific research organisation.
Bio21 foreshadows new collaborations
01 July, 2002 by Tanya HollisMelbourne's Bio21 precinct is starting to make new waves, with at least three potential collaborations currently on the boil.
Concern over US plan to push up patent fees
28 June, 2002 by Pete YoungA push for higher fees by the US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) could spell trouble for small Australian biotechs and technology transfer companies.
