AusBiotech’s AusBioNSW launched
Posted: 29 March 2022 AusBiotech is proud to launch AusBioNSW, a new peak industry membership body for NSW, to represent, connect, and promote NSW organisations doing business in and with the local, national and global life sciences economy.…
New national agency to advance genomic medicine welcomed
Posted: 22 March 2022 Australian Genomics Lead Professor Kathryn North says a new national agency to support genomic medicine will help propel the integration of genomics into mainstream healthcare, a transformative approach to patient diagnosis and treatment. She…
World’s first lung scanner to change millions of lives
Posted: 22 March 2022 Australians with lung conditions will be able to access the world’s first and only dedicated lung scanner, which was developed in Australia by BioMelbourne Network Member 4DMedical. Funded through the Morrison Government’s landmark Medical…
Emerging Leaders Lab: Women in STEM pilot program – The Future of Work Lab at University of Melbourne
Posted: 2 February 2022 Do you identify as female and want to improve your leadership skills and learn to mentor? Are you 2 to 5 years out from your studies or currently completing a PhD in a STEM…
2021 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting wrap
Posted: 1 December 2021 The 2021 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting and Networking Event was held on Tuesday 30 November virtually via Zoom. Honorary Life Membership awards BioMelbourne Network bestows Honorary Life Membership awards on Members whose service…
Breakthrough Funding To Boost Biotech Start-Ups
Posted 25 November 2021 Biotech start-ups in Melbourne are set to benefit from a new incubator in Parkville thanks to a substantial investment from the Andrews Labor Government’s Breakthrough Victoria Fund. The fund’s first investment will help local…
Governor of Victoria Startup Awards
Posted: 12 November Nominations close: 28 November The Governor of Victoria Startup Awards are supported by Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria, and will be presented at Government House in early 2022. The awards…
Breakthrough research on pancreatic cancer
Posted: 30 September 2021 Amplia Therapeutics and The Garvan have released a scientific paper today, revealing breakthrough research that lowers pancreatic cancer’s resistance to chemotherapy by ‘priming’ cancer cells. The breakthrough Amplia is pleased to report the publication of a key…
Neo-Bionica appoints internationally recognised CEO and Chair
Posted 1 September 2021 Neo-Bionica, a joint venture between Bionics Institute and The University of Melbourne has announced the appointment of two extremely well credentialled individuals. Dr Ludovic Labat has been appointed as CEO while BioMelbourne Network’s own Lusia Guthrie has…
An update on the impact of COVID-19 on Researchers
Posted 10 August 2021 The presence of COVID-19 in our community has disrupted the lives of every single Australian. As the national voice of the health and medical research sector, Research Australia has committed to understanding the specific…
Johnson & Johnson Innovation announces extension of partnering office at Monash University
Date Posted – 15 July 2021 Victorian State Government extends financing of JJIPO@Monash for an additional two years Extension will further boost Victorian hub for researchers and early-stage companies to connect with industry experts and deliver novel healthcare…
Tax breaks tipped to trigger innovation boom
Dated Posted – 20 May 2021 The country’s innovation giants say tax breaks for profits generated on local intellectual property will nurture high-value, local jobs and foster new companies, despite Australia still offering significantly weaker incentives than countries…
