Computing grid spreads number-crunching across four states
23 June, 2003 by David BraueData-intensive research fields such as physics and life science will soon benefit from grid computing technology, a new method for analysing massive amounts of data demonstrated in Australia for the first time at the recent ICCS 2003 (International Conference on Computational Science) in Melbourne.
AGT Biosciences opens up in Texas
19 June, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerVictorian company AGT Biosciences (formerly Autogen) has opened its AGT Biosciences Center for Human Statistical Genomics at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research in San Antonio, Texas.
Bacterial proteomics attracts grant
17 June, 2003 by Melissa TrudingerOne of the biggest ARC Linkage Project grants in the recent round has been awarded to University of Sydney microbiologist, Dr Liz Harry, to work with Australian proteomics pioneers, Proteome Systems, on bacterial proteomics.
Proteome eyes up double opportunities
11 June, 2003 by Jeremy TorrLocal hero of the proteomics world, Proteome Systems, is looking to expand both into the drug production arena, and into the overseas acquisition fold.
APAF signs seven figure deal with Bio-Rad
10 June, 2003 by Jeremy TorrIn a deal described by its authors as a "seven figure agreement", manufacturer Bio-Rad Laboratories is to link with the Australian Proteome Analysis Facility (APAF) to develop products and training tools for the proteomics market.
South Australia joins high-performance computing fraternity
06 June, 2003 by David BraueSouth Australia's fledgling biotechnology industry has received the first of two shots in the arm with the commissioning of Hydra, a $AUD1.7 million system that is Australia's third-largest supercomputer and the largest of its type.
CSIRO hopes to cash in on image analysis boom
05 June, 2003 by Jeremy TorrThe image analysis group at Australia's national research organisation, CSIRO, claims the nation's unique research history is about to land it a massive export windfall.
Hospital denies it will outsource bioinformatics
04 June, 2003 by Pete YoungThe controversial sacking of a bio-IT worker by St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne has forced the hospital to deny it has any current plans to outsource bioinformatics activity.
Virtual gene lab online
30 May, 2003 by Jeremy TorrUNSW's molecular biology department has collaborated with the university's fine arts department to launch a unique online genome research laboratory, Visualising the Science of Genomics (VSG).
Détente sells gene database system to UK hospital
29 May, 2003 by Jeremy TorrSydney-based clinical systems company Détente Systems has scored a major international coup, selling its gene database system to the prestigious Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in the UK.
Mystery investor buys 13.5 per cent of Brain Resource Co
29 May, 2003 by Jeremy TorrSydney's Brain Resource Company, a compiler of global brain function databases, has benefited from a 13.5 per cent, $AUD2.5 million share buy from a mystery investor.
Bioinformatics boost in Queensland
22 May, 2003 by Pete YoungThe first alliance of Australian bioinformatics groups to be created with a commercial focus has sprung up in Queensland.
Return of a proteomics pioneer
21 May, 2003 by Iain ScottA new company established by proteomics pioneer Dr Brad Walsh has been chosen by a global leader to be its regional proteomics centre.
Proteomics at your service
20 May, 2003 by Iain ScottThe service centre model for proteomics has taken off in the last few years. Iain Scott looks at some of the groups around Australia who are staking out their claims in this area.
Building on the foundations
16 May, 2003 by Jeremy TorrOther states may have more surface glitz and glamour, but many local experts agree NSW has the makings of a solid, healthy and expanding biotech industry. Jeremy Torr investigates.
