25 March 2020 An Australian study has unearthed a vital clue in predicting the likelihood of a baby having a food allergy – finding that a pregnant mother’s gut bacteria may hold the key. The study – a…
26 March 2020 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and potential impact of the impending flu season, Lumos Diagnostics, a Planet Innovation company, is working with the Victorian Government to demonstrate the benefits and impact that the FebriDx® test may deliver…
23 March 2020 The Federal Government is working closely with Australian industry to further ramp up local manufacturing of hand sanitiser amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said manufacturers had already significantly…
24 March 2020 The Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act) provides that the Minister for Health (or his delegate) may exempt certain kinds of medical devices that are not included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods from various provisions…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…