Breakthrough blood test detects positive COVID-19 result in 20 minutes
17 July 2020 World-first research, led by Monash University, has been able to identify positive COVID-19 cases using blood samples in approximately 20 minutes. Researchers developed a simple assay based on commonly used blood typing infrastructure. Positive COVID-19…
PolyNovo receives BARDA funding for Pivotal Trial
14 July 2020 PolyNovo is pleased to announce it has received funding of $15M USD from BARDA to support the Pivotal trial program of NovoSorb BTM. PolyNovo will make a modest co-funding and “in kind” contribution to the…
Scientists describe immune response to COVID-19’s spike protein – the secret to a successful vaccine?
16 July 2020 Scientists have uncovered how a crucial component of the immune system responds to the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 – important information for future validation of vaccine candidates. Coronavirus particles have…
New training centres to undertake world-leading research
14 July 2020 The Morrison Government is investing in partnerships between universities and industry to produce world-leading research and real-world commercial outcomes while also creating jobs and business opportunities. Minister for Education Dan Tehan today announced five new…
Immutep Announces United States Patent Grant For IMP701 Antibody
16 July 2020 Immutep Limited (ASX: IMM; NASDAQ: IMMP) (“Immutep” or the “Company”) announces the grant of patent no. 10,711,060 entitled “Antibody molecules to LAG-3 and uses thereof” by the United States Patent and Trade Mark Office. This…
Hannover Messe: Bosch solutions for manufacturing
14 July 2020 The key to the factory of the future – Manufacture #LikeABosch Improved competitiveness: Bosch sales grow to 750 million euros with Industry 4.0. Climate-neutral manufacturing: Bosch launches CO2 advisory service. Technology reimagined: Bosch brings open…
Dosing begins in the first human trial of UQ’s COVID-19 vaccine
13 July 2020 The next critical phase for The University of Queensland’s COVID-19 vaccine is underway – with the research effort moving out of the lab and into human trials. Healthy adult volunteers have received the first dose…
Luina Bio And XING Technologies Set To Manufacture New And Fast SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Kit
13 July 2020 Luina Bio is pleased to announce they have been selected to partner with XING Technologies (Brisbane) to co-develop and manufacture a Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) diagnostic kit. The COVID-19 detection technology is…
BioWorld Recognized for Excellence of Information & Intelligence to Biopharmaceutical Industry
13 July 2020 BioWorld™, a part of Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, was recognized last month for excellence in publishing by the Specialized Information Publishers…
PolyNovo hit record US sales in June, announce first sales in UK
10 July 2020 Highlights: -Record US Sales in June -First Sales in UK -FY20 Sales Guidance US June 2020 was a new record sales month in the US. Since the record sales month announced on 7 April PolyNovo…
New Victorian Commissioner Appointed To Southeast Asia
13 July 2020 The Victorian Government will continue its focus on building strong business, trade, investment and cultural relations across the world following the appointment of a new Commissioner for Victoria to Southeast Asia. Rebecca Hall will soon…
Australian universities join forces to tackle inflammatory lung disease
8 July 2020 A new spin-out company, RAGE Biotech, will develop novel therapies designed to help patients with chronic inflammatory lung diseases such as severe asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), supported by investment from…
