Fellowship Brings Leading Cancer Researcher To Victoria
One of the world’s best cancer researchers working to accelerate future treatments through DNA repair has received support from the Andrews Labor Government and veski to undertake research here in Victoria. Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade…
Fast-Tracked Medicinal Cannabis For Kids With Severe Epilepsy
Twenty-nine critically ill children have become the first in Victoria to legally access medicinal cannabis, with the Andrews Labor Government this week importing product from Canada ahead of local product becoming available in the middle of the year.…
Victoria’s Economy – Leading The Nation
Despite continuing to be short-changed by the Turnbull Government, Victoria’s economy outpaced the rest of the nation in the December quarter, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The State’s strong AAA-rated economy…
British Patient Recovering Successfully Following Implant of World-First 3D Printed Titanium and Polymer Sternum
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the federal government agency for scientific and medical research in Australia, successfully integrated 3D printed titanium and polymer sternum implants into a British patient. In partnership withAnatomics, a Melbourne-based medical device…
Changes to the R&D Tax Incentive: Putting a handbrake on innovation (September 2016)
September 2016 The R&D Tax Incentive Review paper was released on 28th of September, making recommendations on changes to the scheme – including a proposed $2Million cap on the annual cash refund payable under the R&D Tax Incentive.…
R&D tax spend cap should be doubled to $200m: review urges
The amount companies can spend on research and development and receive a tax offset should be doubled to $200 million, a review of the $3 billion R&D tax incentive program has recommended. The R&D tax incentive cost the…
Tribute to Athina Tsagarakis
The BioMelbourne Network team were saddened to hear of the passing of past staff member, Athina Tsagarakis, last week at the age of 49 years. Our condolences to Athina’s family and friends during this difficult time. Members of…
BioMelbourne Network CEO on MELBOURNE 4.0 Steering Committee
September 2015 The Committee for Melbourne has announced the members of the MELBOURNE 4.0 Steering Committee. The Steering Committee will drive the MELBOURNE 4.0 engagement process and ensure concrete policy initiatives are identified. Reflective of the Committee for…
MTP Connect Competitiveness Plan Consultation Lunch (September 2016)
September 2016 A new pathway for engagement with the Federal Government on issues concerning the sector is through the recently established Industry Growth Centres. Last week, BioMelbourne Network held a CEO lunch with Sue MacLeman, CEO MTPConnect as…
MyGolgi – Winners of the Innovation Showcase Scholarship
Melbourne-based health technology start-up company, MyGolgi, have won the 2016 Victorian State Government supported Innovation Showcase Scholarship. MyGolgi offer an easy-to-use wearable that provides consumers with continuous feedback for injury rehabilitation and prevention. The innovative device consists of…
Andrew Maxwell joins BioMelbourne Network Board
The BioMelbourne network is delighted to be able to announce that Andrew Maxwell is joining our Board of Directors as of this month. As the Managing Director of Chatsworth Associates, Andrew has worked with innovators, entrepreneurs and established…
Biomedical Breakthroughs takes close look at our bodies at Melbourne Museum
If you’re reading this through the misery of a mid-winter flu, at least you’re better off than the poor Bendigo boy who found himself in World War I with a bullet wound in the arm, tuberculosis in the…
