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Moderna launches new R&D centre at Monash

Posted: 16 August 2023 US-based biotech company Moderna has opened its Regional Research Centre for Respiratory Medicines and Tropical Diseases and local headquarters in Melbourne, ahead of the expected opening of their mRNA factory next year. State industry minister…

Starpharma to receive A$6.5M from Mundipharma and rights to VivaGel® BV

Posted: 16 August 2023 Starpharma (ASX: SPL, OTCQX: SPHRY) today announces it has negotiated a commercial settlement agreement with Mundipharma in relation to the VivaGel® BV product. Under the settlement: Starpharma will receive a US$4.25M (~A$6.54M) cash payment from…

Celebrating Manufacturing Excellence Across Victoria

Posted: 15 August 2023 Outstanding individuals and organisations in Victoria’s manufacturing sector have been celebrated for their achievements, with the 21st Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Awards shining a spotlight on talent across the state. Minister for Manufacturing Sovereignty…

National Drug Discovery Centre announces new projects

Posted: 15 August 2023 Five research projects have been awarded generous Australian Government subsidies to fast-track their discoveries into new medicines using the National Drug Discovery Centre (NDDC). The NDDC’s National Steering Committee – an independent panel of drug…

Cracking the Golden Staph defence

Posted: 15 August 2023 New antibacterial medicines are urgently needed to respond to the problem of emerging drug-resistance. Causing more than 100,000 deaths a year globally, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) – also known as Golden Staph – has been listed by…

Industry-first ESG guide for small biotechs

Posted: 15 August 2023 Helping companies see the benefit of being commonly understood is the essence of ensuring a comparable environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice for biotechs and medtechs. This provided the impetus for sector stronghold AusBiotech’s development…

Life-changing medical research embraces the power of art

Posted: 15 August 2023 Fantastical, mystical and mesmerising, the 2023 Art of Science exhibition presents the most fascinating scientific art from some of Australia’s most creative and visionary researchers, working to solve the world’s most complex medical challenges.  WEHI’s 2023 Art of Science online gallery offers you the chance to be…

Prestige Biopharma and Imagion Biosystems Sign an MOU, Developing Early Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis Platform

Posted: 11 August 2023 Prestige Biopharma, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in innovative antibody therapies, with a strong dedication to tackling pancreatic cancer, and Imagion Biosystems, the pioneer in molecular Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) dedicated to changing the way we…

Atmo Biosciences recruits first patients in dysmotility pivotal clinical study

Posted: 11 August 2023 Atmo Biosciences, a company commercializing the world’s first ingestible gas-sensing capsule that provides insights into gut health and microbiome function, today announced it has commenced a pivotal clinical study to assess the use of…

Laboratory space available for lease Close to Monash University

Posted: 11 August 2023 Cartherics Pty Ltd built new laboratories in 2022/23 at Notting Hill Victoria just North of Monash University. The available area is a totally separate laboratory space of 155 m2 and 70 m2 open plan…

Soap made using ingredients from Country. Tested using Merck technology.

Posted: 11 August 2023 Merck travelled to the Northern Territory with the DeadlyScience team to pilot the first DeadlyLabs kit. It’s a project led by Indigenous Elders in the Robinson River region to share their knowledge, their ideas,…

Firebrick Phase 3 Trial Fully Recruited with 500 Subjects

Posted: 11 August 2023 Firebrick Pharma is pleased to announce that its Phase 3 trial of Nasodine Nasal Spray in the treatment for the common cold has successfully completed recruitment, with 500 subjects enrolled. “Subject to availability of…

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