Fast-tracking research into treatments for COVID-19
21 March 2020 The Australian Government will provide $13 million to fast-track research into treatments for the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) aims to support rapid development of safe and effective…
Researchers set to begin clinical trials on coronavirus treatment
18 March 2020 Australian researchers are set to begin clinical trials of a potential treatment for COVID-19 – using two existing drugs. University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research Director and Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician at the Royal…
The AIIA launches the Australian Business Continuity Online Resource Centre
24 March 2020 The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA), supported by the Federal Government, has just launched a critical resource to provide access to free business services during the COVID-19 pandemic – the Australian Business Continuity online resource…
“2020 is a different year”: A report from our virtual COVID-19 Vaccine BioBreakfast with Dr Rob Grenfell
24 March 2020 In just a few short months, COVID-19 has completely changed the world. From the initial novel Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan to Europe becoming the new epicentre of infection, the world is at the mercy of…
Volunteers to assist with COVID-19 testing
23 March 2020 Volunteers to assist with COVID-19 testing The Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) is putting together a database of qualified people who are willing to be called upon in case of a potential staff shortage to…
New technology helps in hunt for new cancer drug combinations
19th March 2020 A revolutionary new technology has been applied to reveal the inner workings of individual cancer cells – potentially identifying more effective treatment combinations for people with cancer. A joint Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and…
Luina Bio and Griffith University Position to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine
13 March 2020 Luina Bio is delighted to announce they have entered into a MoU with Griffith University targeting the development of a Coronavirus vaccine. With COVID-19 now declared as a pandemic and world financial markets stumbling, the…
BioMelbourne Network’s response to COVID-19 – Message from the Chair
17 March 2020 As a sector, we are experiencing unprecedented disruption as a result of the fast moving and evolving COVID-19 situation. In line with our commitment to providing a safe environment for members, staff and the broader…
COVID-19: the immune system can fight back
17 March 2020 Melbourne researchers have mapped immune responses from one of Australia’s first novel coronavirus (COVID-19) patients, showing the body’s ability to fight the virus and recover from the infection. Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for…
New drug discovery centre to fast-track medicines
12 March 2020 A state-of-the-art facility to fast-track new medicines for Australian patients will today be opened by Australian Minister for Health the Hon. Greg Hunt MP and Victorian Minister for Health the Hon. Jenny Mikakos MP at…
Collaborate to Innovate – Key Themes from the 8th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab
12 March 2020 On Thursday 5th March 2020 BioMelbourne Network held their 8th Annual Devices + Diagnostics Lab, addressing the theme of Manufacturing, Markets and Minefields in the medical technology sector. Over 160 industry professionals spent the day…
Innovative mobile hepatitis C clinic receives funding as Australia drives towards elimination of the disease by 2030
12 March 2020 Melbourne – Gilead Sciences ANZ has today announced the winners of its 2020 Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program, with the seven recipient projects focused on improving patient outcomes in HIV, liver diseases, invasive fungal infections,…
