BioMelbourne Network Actions on the R&D Tax Incentive
8 February 2020 As you are aware, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Research and Development Tax Incentive) Bill 2019 (the Bill) was introduced to the House of Representatives on 5 December 2019. It will return to the House on…
New REDI grant funding validates ANDHealth model for digital health commercialisation
5 February 2020 ANDHealth will renew its commitment to turning innovative digital health ideas into commercial reality, after being named a beneficiary of a major new grant through its founding partner MTPConnect. The Federal Government’s Researcher Exchange and…
$5.5 million for international research collaborations in human health
6 February 2020 The Australian Government is investing $5.5 million in 10 ground-breaking medical research projects aimed at improving outcomes in mental health, dementia, aged care, cerebral palsy, diabetes and many more life-changing conditions. The Hon Greg Hunt…
Sienna makes Board Appointment
6 February 2020 ASX RELEASE Melbourne, Australia: Sienna Cancer Diagnostics Ltd (ASX:SDX) (“Sienna” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Di Pietro as a Director of its Board. Tony has held the role of CFO and…
Sienna Increases European Presence Expanding into Finland with hTERT test
6 February 2020 ASX RELEASE Melbourne, Australia: Sienna Cancer Diagnostics Ltd (ASX:SDX) (“Sienna” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Immuno Diagnostic Oy as an exclusive distributor in Finland. The distribution agreement provides Immuno Diagnostic with the right…
Trajan’s hemaPEN® included on TGA’s ARTG as first blood microsampling device for use in Australia
7 February 2020 Trajan Scientific and Medical’s hemaPEN® device has been included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The device enables the volumetrically accurate collection and storage of four dried blood spot (DBS) samples remote to the…
Gut reaction: how immunity ramps up against incoming threats
30 January 2020 A new study has revealed how the gut’s protective mechanisms ramp up significantly with food intake, and at times of the day when mealtimes are anticipated based on regular eating habits. Professor Gabrielle Belz (left)…
On-shore commercial manufacture and wider subsidy for CAR T-Cell therapy
28 January 2020 Peter Mac welcomes today’s announcements that will enable Australia’s first on-shore commercial manufacture of CAR T-Cell therapy, and lead to wider subsidised access to this treatment. Cell Therapies Pty Ltd, a company situated at Peter…
Doherty Institute scientists first to grow and share Wuhan coronavirus
29 January 2020 Scientists from The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) in Melbourne have successfully grown the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, which will provide expert international laboratories with crucial information to help…
R&D tax set for Senate showdown
28 January 2020 By Denham Sadler, Senior Reporter Government cuts to the research and development tax incentive (RDTI) are set for a Senate showdown next week and is expected to be referred back to the same committee that rejected…
Melbourne’s award-winning cancer treatment device
23 January 2020 Radiation oncology specialist, Chuan-Dong Wen has spent five years developing a device which is offering hope to cancer patients. He accepted the ‘Inspiration of the Year’ Award at the 26th National iAwards. by Georgina Jerums | 23 Jan…
CSIRO to support nation’s bushfire rebuild
29 January 2020 CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has welcomed its role in delivering practical resilience measures in relation to bushfires and climate change, as the country faces continued extreme fire weather in the future. Announced by Prime…
