BioBriefing: Bringing New Technologies to the NHS Market in the UK
Dr Mike Burrows is the National Academic Health Science Network (AHSN) Coordination Director in the UK and will be in Melbourne as a part of the Going Global program. AHSNs are the only bodies that connect the National…
BioBreakfast: At the interface: Materials meets biology for next-generation life sciences
At this BioBreakfast three CSIRO Research+ Science Leaders will discuss research and translational activities in tissue engineering, microfluidics, stem cells, biosensors, biochips, and drug delivery. Presentation Titles: 4D cell culture systems for evaluating biomaterials – Professor Sally McArthur,…
6th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab: Disruptive Diagnostics
To register for this event, please call 03 9667 8181 Now in its 6th year, BioMelbourne Network’s annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab is renowned for providing attendees with the practical knowledge and actionable insights necessary for the development…
GSK’s Discovery Partnerships with Academia: 2018 Discovery Fast Track Australian Challenge Information Sessions
Does your research have the potential to lead to a new medicine? Would you like to partner with a leading pharmaceutical company to screen your targets to find compounds that may progress your research towards drug discovery? If…
Fully Booked – BioBreakfast: Clinical trials in Victoria – Building global competitive advantage
This event is currently fully booked. If you’d like to be added to the cancellation list, please call us on 9667 8181. Clinical trials are a vital strategy for ensuring better health and patient access to cutting-edge therapies.…
BioBreakfast: Access to innovation through sustainable universal healthcare systems – Pulling back the curtain on the PBS
LIMITED PLACES REMAINING – to register, please email npitcher@biomelbourne.org or call 9667 8181 Since its inception in the 1940s, successive Australian Governments have implemented a suite of reforms to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), so that it continues…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Hot or Not: Trends for 2018
FULLY BOOKED – Our annual “Hot or Not” panel discussion will explore the global trends for the coming year with 4 speakers each presenting a short snapshot of what is HOT and what is NOT going into 2018.…
FULLY BOOKED – BioMelbourne Network, AusBiotech & ANDHealth Christmas Networking Event
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. This year, BioMelbourne Network is partnering with AusBiotech and ANDHealth to celebrate Christmas. There’s a lot to celebrate in the biotech, medtech, pharmaceutical and digital health sectors! Please join us for end of…
BioWorkshop – Ask Industry Anything
110 researchers already registered by these awesome organisations: Bringing industry and researchers together! In November 2016 BioMelbourne Network developed a new approach to industry and academic/research engagement with the workshop – Ask Industry Anything. Due to popular…
BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting & Networking Event
This event provides the chance to reflect on the achievements of the year and hear more about the future plans and initiatives for BioMelbourne Network and our vision for Melbourne. After the short AGM, there is a networking event…
BioBriefing – Effective, Safe Medicines For All Ages: Innovation in Paediatric Drug Development
For information on the 1st February 2018 BioBriefing – Hot or Not, please click here – apologies for the additional step ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ With International Guest Speaker: Dr Patrick Smith, Chief Scientific Officer, Consulting Services, Certara (US) and a panel…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – The Changing Landscape for U.S. Venture Capital Investments in Healthcare
To be added to the wait list for this event, please call 9667 8181 San Francisco-based Jon Baer is the Managing Partner at Threshold Ventures and will be visiting Melbourne as the final guest presenter for the 2017 Export Ready…
FULLY BOOKED – Innovation Week Launch: BioBreakfast – The Future of Healthcare is Digital
FULLY BOOKED – Join us for the official launch of Innovation Week 2017 – A celebration of STEMM innovation and entrepreneurship Innovation Week is an annual celebration of innovation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine (STEMM) in…
BioBreakfast – Medicines, Manufacturing & Innovation
Is pharmaceutical manufacturing keeping pace with the advances of 21st century medicine? The development of new innovative medicines is transforming healthcare, with trends toward increasingly complex therapeutics and personalised medicine approaches. However, the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is facing considerable…
FULLY BOOKED: BioWorkshop – Global Pathways to Pre-Clinical Development Success
This event is fully booked. To be notified of places should they become available, please call 9667 8181. Learn approaches on how to design your pre-clinical studies from the experts! This workshop will cover global technical and regulatory…
BioBriefing – Data Security – Current developments & keeping your data out of the wrong hands
“The cyber-attack led to a disruption of our worldwide operations, including research” – Merck, following the June 27, 2017 malware attack. Data security is critical to many aspects of the biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical sector – from protecting…
BioBriefing – Navigating the Maze to Commercial Viability in North America
With US-based James Sargent, Managing Partner, RQR Partners LLC The North American market is the largest market in the world for medical innovation, and entering this domain requires a sound strategy accompanied with focused discipline and patience. Access…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – A Fireside Chat with Dr Glenn Begley
This event is now fully subscribed. Join Dr Krystal Evans in conversation with the CEO of BioCurate, Dr Glenn Begley, and hear his views on the local and global biotech scene, his plans for BioCurate and his views…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Reimbursement Dynamics & the Changing US Healthcare Policy
To be added to the wait list for this event, please call 9667 8181. Edward Black is the President of Reimbursement Strategies, LLC and will be in Melbourne for the Export Ready for North America Program. Medical technology has…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBreakfast – Leading Collaborations to Commercialisation
To be added to the wait list for this event, please call us on 9667 8181 “Collaboration is important not just because it’s a better way to learn. The spirit of collaboration is penetrating every institution and all…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – US Regulatory Landscape: Hills and Valleys at FDA
FULLY BOOKED. To be added to the wait-list, please call 03 9667 8181 Dr Mary Beth Henderson is the Senior Principal Advisor in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Systems at US based RCRI® (Regulatory & Clinical Research Institute, Inc.). Dr…
SOLD OUT – BioBreakfast – Strategies for China: Managing Risk to Build Opportunity
China is undergoing a massive transformation in healthcare, with the Chinese Government accelerating progress to address rising levels of chronic disease and support an ageing population. Combined with a burgeoning middle class that is fueling economic growth, there…
SOLD OUT – 9th Annual Connecting Women Lunch
The BioMelbourne Network Connecting Women Lunch is celebrating its ninth year. A unique and stylish affair, the lunch honours and applauds the successes of women in our most innovative industries. In the heart of Melbourne lies a chic…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape : Accessing Funding
This event is fully booked Back by popular demand, the BioMelbourne Network BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape is returning on Tuesday 16th May. Find out about the grants and non-dilutive funding opportunities that are available and how companies…
BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape Part II
When: Tuesday 16th May 2017 Time: Registration from 3:45 for 4:00pm – 5:15pm session, followed by a networking Where: KPMG, Tower Two, Collins Square 727 Collins Street Melbourne Cost: Members: $65 Non-Members: $130 (Prices include GST) To check if your organisation is…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBriefing – Commercialising Medtech – 6 Secrets to Success & Planet Innovation Facility Tour
Are you a medical technology company or entrepreneur seeking to enter a new market, develop a new product or commercialise technology? This BioBriefing and facility tour may help answer some of these questions for you: • Where should…
FULLY BOOKED – BioBreakfast – A Roadmap for the Medtech and Pharma Industry
This event is fully booked! To be added to the wait list, please call the BioMelbourne Network office on 03 9667 8181 You are invited to this BioBreakfast to hear CSIRO and MTPConnect (Medical Technology and Pharmaceuticals Industry…
BioBreakfast – Pathways to Europe: Pitfalls and Strategies for Success
Victoria has a long and rich relationship with the Europe, built on a history of migration, trade, investment and long established cultural ties. As major source markets for direct investment to Victoria, the major economies of Western Europe…
FULLY BOOKED – 5th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab
The theme for the 5th annual BioMelbourne Network Devices + Diagnostics Lab is Implantable Medical Technology. Speakers will address innovation in medical devices, with a focus on implantable medical technologies, across the product development life-cycle – from concept…
BioBriefing – New Kids on the Stock
Are you in the process of listing or are you thinking of listing? This New Kids on the Stock BioBriefing will profile recently listed companies and speakers will share their top-tips and the lessons learned from their experience of…
FULLY BOOKED: BioBriefing – Hot or Not : Trends for 2017
This event is fully booked What lies ahead for Melbourne’s biotechnology, medical technology and pharmaceutical industry in 2017? Our annual Hot or Not panel discussion will explore the global trends for the coming year with 5 speakers each presenting…
FULLY BOOKED: BioWorkshop – Outlook for 2017 and beyond: In Conversation with Thomas Lönngren
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED: To be added to the wait list, please call: 03 9667 8181 Outlook for 2017 and beyond: Regulatory and market access developments in Europe and US In Conversation with Thomas Lönngren 2016 has…
BioMelbourne Network & AusBiotech Christmas Function
Members please join us in celebrating Christmas 2016 BioMelbourne Network and AusBiotech invite you to join us at Little Flinders for networking and Christmas celebrations. An important networking event on the Victorian biotechnology calendar, the evening will provide…
BioBreakfast with Dr Andras Nagy
International partnership networks in regenerative medicine DON’T MISS OUR LAST BIOBREAKFAST FOR 2016! The State Government of Victoria recently announced that the first Australian node of the internationally acclaimed Canadian Centre for Commercialisation of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) will…
BioWorkshop – Ask Industry Anything
BioMelbourne Network is proud to present a new approach to industry:academic engagement. Breaking down the barriers, participants from research and academia have the chance to ask industry professionals all the questions that they might think are awkward, naive,…
BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting & Networking Event – Registrations Closed
BioMelbourne Network members are invited to attend the BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event on Wednesday 16th of November. It’s a chance to reflect on the achievements of the year and hear more about the future…
Innovation Week Launch BioBreakfast – Genomics and personalised medicine: Have we arrived at our destination?
Fully Booked! The personalisation of healthcare is one of the biggest global drivers of innovation in medical technology and pharmaceuticals today. Advances in genomics have created opportunities to deliver patient specific information to tailor treatments to the individual…
Fully Booked – 10th October – BioBriefing – Novel Cancer Immunotherapies
International Speaker: Dr Michael Rosenzweig, Ph.D., Executive Director, Biology-Discovery, IMR Early Discovery, Merck Research Laboratories What’s next for cancer immunotherapies? Targeting T cell checkpoint proteins have delivered amazing results for cancer treatment, but not all patients respond. Pushing forward into…
4th October – Fully Booked – BioBriefing – Navigating the Grantscape
The National Science and Innovation Agenda has created a new approach to non-dilutive funding in Australia and a range of new Federal Government initiatives. This is creating new opportunities for companies to access support, with a focus on…
20th September – BioBreakfast – India Unplugged
The world is looking at India from a new perspective, in a way that is challenging stereotypes and catalysing change – especially in healthcare. Healthcare system transformation in India has seen tremendous industry growth and innovation, particularly in…
13th September – BioBriefing – Corporate Culture and Risk
The BioMelbourne Network with Seer Pharma present – Corporate Culture & Risk Successful decision making is strongly influenced by your organisation’s risk culture which is concerned with how you make decisions – and how you allow those around you…
8th September – BioBreakfast – Advances in Cancer Therapeutics
The BioMelbourne Network and WEHI present – Advances in Cancer Therapeutics New combinations of therapeutic agents for oncology are delivering positive results for patients and attracting strong interest from global pharmaceutical partners. What’s in the R&D pipeline for clinical…
Fully Booked – 31st August – BioBriefing – The Future of Health
The BioMelbourne Network and EY present – The Future of Health The health sector in Australia is seeing a once in a lifetime transformation. An explosion in big data and mobile health technologies is enabling real-time information creation and…
25th August – BioBriefing – Medtronic Diabetes and Data Driven Healthcare
The BioMelbourne Network and KPMG present – Medtronic Diabetes and Data Driven Healthcare Diabetes is a data-intense disease where people with diabetes track glucose, insulin, meals, medications, sleep and activity to make decisions on an event-by-event, hour-by-hour basis. The…
18th August – FULLY BOOKED – Seminar – The Role of Universities in the Innovation Ecosystem
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED The BioMelbourne Network and Biomedical Research Victoria present International Guest Speaker, Dr Gerald Chan, CEO, Morningside, USA Free Seminar: The Role of Universities in the Innovation Ecosystem With Australia’s changing economy, the role of universities…
10th August – BioBreakfast – Partnering Through the Healthcare Product Life-cycle
The BioMelbourne Network presents – Partnering Through the Healthcare Product Life-cycle Supported by Swinburne University of Technology and the ARC Training Centre in Biodevices at Swinburne The challenges of taking an idea to market in the healthcare sector requires a…
Non Executive Director Lunch Series
The BioMelbourne Network in partnership with EY is pleased to offer a four-part series of Non-Executive Directors Luncheons throughout 2016. Topics to date have included: Executive and board remuneration – what does the future look like? The Fundamentals of…
27th July – Information Session – Proposed Medtech Trade Mission to the US
Victorian Medtech Trade Mission to the US in October 2016 The BioMelbourne Network, on behalf of the State Government of Victoria, is proposing to lead a major Medtech Trade Mission to the United States including attendance at AdvaMed 2016…
SOLD OUT – 5th July – BioBriefing – Health-Tech and Hype: Lessons from Theranos
SOLD OUT – The BioMelbourne Network with Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick present Health-Tech and Hype: Lessons from Theranos The rise and fall of Theranos has seen the unraveling of this US based health-technology start-up, with the once heralded company now…
21st June – BioBriefing – Biocontainment Capability for Biotech
BioMelbourne Network with the CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory present: Biocontainment Capability for Biotech The CSIRO Australian Animal Health Laboratory (AAHL) helps protect Australia’s multi-billion dollar livestock and aquaculture industries, and the general public from emerging infectious disease threats. It is…
31st May – CFO Post-Budget Lunch
BioMelbourne Network in partnership with EY CFO Post-Budget Lunch Hosted by EY with Mr Nigel Baade, CFO, Starpharma This is an Invitation Only event however if you wish to attend the next CFO Lunch in the series, please contact…
SOLD OUT – Friday 20th May 2016 – BioMelbourne Network Connecting Women Lunch
SOLD OUT The BioMelbourne Network Connecting Women Lunch is celebrating its eighth year. A unique and stylish affair, the lunch honours and applauds the successes of women in our most innovative industries. The stunning Mural Hall provides the…
SOLD OUT – 28th April 2016 BioBriefing – Advances in 3D Printed Biomedical Devices
3D printing enables the creation of medical implants and surgical tools customised to fit in a patient’s body or surgeon’s hand, rapid prototyping of devices for use in clinical trials, and creation of orthopaedic and dental implants with…
19th April 2016 Drop-In Sessions – Regulatory Clinic Complimentary Individual Sessions with Bioregulatory Consulting (BRC)
Bioregulatory Consulting (BRC) is based in Melbourne, Australia and has provided a specialised regulatory and development consultancy service to the biotech and pharmaceutical industry since 2002. Penny Field, as the Principal Consultant of Bioregulatory Consulting, has consulted on…
14th April – BioBreakfast – Scaling-up for success: Production, and manufacturing for commercial product development
Melbourne has a rich innovation ecosystem and one of the identified gaps is moving research out of the lab and into commercial product development. One of the barriers is around the ability to scale-up new biotech and medtech…
3rd March BioBriefing – The Entrepreneur’s Programme: Your guide to business & innovation support
The Entrepreneur’s Programme is an Australian Government initiative to help drive growth and competition, with a focus on emerging medical technology and pharmaceutical companies. You will hear how the programme can provide you with practical advice, matched grants,…
25th February 2016 BioWorkshop – Conversation with Thomas Lönngren: EU Market Authorisation, Market Access – and the Need for US Alignment
So you’re an Australian biotech company. What do you need to consider when developing your strategy for EU marketing authorisation, market access, and the need for US Alignment? This exclusive session with Thomas Lönngren will allow participants to…
23rd February 2016 BioBreakfast – Reshaping the Investment Landscape
2015 was a record year for capital raising and investment in biotechnology & medical technology in Australia. Worldwide the investment landscape is experiencing sweeping, disruptive change, with increases in private investing, a dominance of Venture Capital and Angel…
16th February 2016 BioBriefing – Innovation with Impact: Unrecognised Opportunities in Global Health
The global infectious disease product pipeline has been revolutionised over the past decade, with increased investment and R&D activity worldwide. Innovative collaborations between the public and private sectors are driving product development with investment flowing from corporate venture…
28th January 2016 BioBriefing – Hot or Not: Trends for 2016
This panel of speakers will present their views on the hot or not trends for 2016… When: Thursday, 28th January 4:00pm to 5:15pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session Where: Philips Ormonde Fitzpatrick Level 16, 333 Collins…
10th December 2015 – BMN & AusBiotech’s Member Only Christmas Function
Strictly members only for this free event. When: Thursday, 10th December 2015 Registration – 5:30pm to 8:30pm Where: The Richmond Club Hotel 100 Swan Street Richmond, VIC, 3121 Speakers: N/A Price: FREE for Members RSVP: Monday, 7th December…
2nd December 2015 – Regulatory Consulting Triage Drop In Session
Complimentary Individual Sessions with Greengage Regulatory. When: Wednesday, 2nd December 2015 10am – 3:30pm – ‘drop in clinic’ 20 minute sessions Where: BioMelbourne Network, Level 2, Milton House, 25 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers: Mr Ned Kilpatrick…
30th November 2015 BioBreakfast – Innovation Week 2015 Launch Breakfast
INNOVATION WEEK 2015 Monday November 30th to Friday 4th December 2015 www.innovationweek2015.org When: Monday 30th November 7:15am registration & buffet breakfast Presentation 8:00am to 9:00am Where: The Monash Conference Centre (MCC) Seminar Rooms 1, 2, and 3 Level…
27th November – Health Technology Partnering Forum – Collaborate to Innovate: Approaches to Partnering
The event brings together the healthcare innovation ecosystem of Melbourne to hear about approaches to partnering and collaboration from the perspective of global companies and local businesses. When: Friday, 27th November 2015 Event – 8:45am to 1:00pm Where:…
26th November – BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event
Strictly members only for this free event. When: Thursday, 26th November 2015 Registration 4pm for a 4:15pm prompt start, followed by Networking Function Where: EY Level 23, 8 Exhibition Street Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers: BioMelbourne Network’s Board of…
24th Nov 2015 – Women in Global Business (WIGB) – University of Melbourne Survey
For the attention of all valued WIGB supporters. The purpose of WIGB’s research, conducted with the University of Melbourne, is to shape policy and programs and inform thought leaders on the best strategies to assist Australian businesswomen to…
26th October 2015 BioBriefing & Facility Tour – Seeing is believing: Advances in imaging technology R&D
Imaging technology is advancing rapidly, and global markets for medical imaging devices and applications continue to grow…… When: Monday, 26th October 3:45pm Registration 4:00pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:00pm) Where: Australian Synchrotron 800…
20th October 2015 BioBriefing & Facility Tour – Quality Initiatives; Transformation and Training for Building Business Value
Hear from two speakers on the topics of quality initiatives for manufacturing transformation and reducing errors through best practice training. When: Tuesday, 20th October 3:45pm – Registration 4:00pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:00pm)…
27th October, 2015 – Australian Tropical Medicine Commercialisation Grants Programme
Austrade invitation to participate in an information session on the Australian Tropical Medicine Commercialisation (ATMC) Grants Programme. This Programme will provide $7.1 million in grant funding over 3 years to commercialise research in new tropical therapeutics and diagnostics…
1st October – Regulatory Workshop: Orphan Drug Development and Registration
Presented by BioMelbourne Network together with ERA Consulting Group / Coté Orphan, LLC When: Thursday, 1st October 2015 Registration – 12:45pm Workshop – 1:00pm – 5:00pm Where: Spring Street Conference Centre, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers:…
23rd September 2015 BioBriefing – Why Hack? – Hackathons for healthcare technology
BioMelbourne Network with Open Knowledge Foundation and Carlton Connect Initiative present this briefing.. When: Wednesday, 23rd September 3:45pm Registration 4:00pm – Presentation Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:00pm) Where: Carlton Connect Initiative LAB-14, 700 Swanston Street,…
17th September 2015 BioBriefing – Lean in the Blood Service & Facility Tour
The facility tour will showcase the state-of-the-art processing facility in West Melbourne that is responsible for processing 40% of Australia’s blood supply, also providing an understanding of the manufacturing processes and “Lean” journey the Blood Service has embarked…
3rd September 2015 – Conversation with Thomas Lönngren: An Intimate EU-Global Regulatory Workshop
Facilitated by Ned and Sarah Kilpatrick of Greengage Regulatory Consultancy. When: Thursday, 3rd September 2015 Registration – 2:15pm Presentation – 2:30pm – 5:00pm Where: Spring Street Conference Centre, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 Speakers: Dr Thomas Lönngren…
18th August 2015 BioBriefing – Investor Relations: The JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference Experience
A discussion panel on a topic around the JP Healthcare Conference, which is held in January in the US each year, August is the time when companies should start thinking about going and planning. When: Tuesday, 18th August…
6th August BioBreakfast – Innovation in Epilepsy at the Interface of Industry and Research
Featuring a Panel of International Speakers When: Thursday, 6th August 2015 7:15am registration & buffet breakfast Presentation 7:35am – 8:40am Where: Ian Potter Auditorium Melbourne Brain Centre Kenneth Myer Building 30 Royal Parade (corner Genetics Lane) Parkville VIC…
30th July 2015 Briefing – MedTech Mission to US including AdvaMed Conference 2015
STC and BioMelbourne Network, on behalf of the State Government of Victoria, are leading a major Medtech Mission to the United States in early October 2015 (4th – 10th October) When: Thursday, 30th July 2015 Registration: – 3:45pm…
9th July 2015 BioBriefing – Hype or reality? Applied data transforming health
Healthcare produces massive amounts of data… When: Thursday, 9th July 2015 3:45pm – Registration 4:00pm – Presentation & Panel Followed by a Networking session (end at 6:30pm) Where: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute The Cox/Walford Meeting Room, Level 5,…
7th July 2015 BioBreakfast – Think Global: Strategies for International Positioning
Positioning globally in the healthcare market is essential for biotechnology and medical technology When: Tuesday, 7th July 2015 7:20am registration Presentation 8:00am – 9:00am Where: ACMI (The Cube) Federation Square Cnr Swanston & Flinders Street Melbourne Vic 3000…
1st July 2015 BioBriefing – Partnerships and Pathways to Market for Product Development in Tropical Medicine
With international guest speaker: David Reddy, CEO Medicines for Malaria Venture When: Wednesday, 1st July 2015 3:45pm – Registration 4:00pm till 6.00pm – Presentation and a Networking session (end at 6:00pm) hosted by the Burnet Institute Where: Alfred…
