Science stories

Queensland Life Sciences Industry Report 2012
21 March 2013 02:26 PM
The Queensland Life Sciences Industry Report 2012 provides an overview of growth from 2009?2011 in the biotechnology, medical devices and pharmaceuticals sectors.

2013 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science
25 February 2013 03:55 PM
Nominations for the 2013 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science are now open.

Regional Development Australia Funding Rounds 3 and 4 now open
03 December 2012 05:00 PM
Regional Development Australia Funding is now open for Local Governments and not-for-profit organisations for projects that will support local economies, build dynamic communities and enhance liveability across the country.

Coridon to start work on new HPV vaccine
02 November 2012 10:27 AM
Queensland biotech company, Coridon, will soon begin work on a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Alchemia continues its international success
31 October 2012 08:16 AM
Queensland based biotechnology company, Alchemia, developed the HyACT platform which enhances the effectiveness of cancer drugs by targeting them to the tumour.

Vaxxas partners with Merck to develop Nanopatch technologies
29 October 2012 04:37 PM
Queensland technology start-up, Vaxxas, has recently entered a strategic partnership with Merck to develop the technologies behind the Nanopatch.

International Fellowships send researchers far and wide
29 October 2012 04:24 PM
The 2011/2012 Queensland International Fellowships (QIF) will give 29 researchers the opportunity to study abroad for 12 weeks to advance their work and collaborate with peers at some of the world's leading research and education institutions.

Queensland strengthens research ties to China
02 October 2012 04:37 PM
Scientific ties between Queensland and China are being strengthened by the 2012 Queensland-Chinese Academy of Sciences (QCAS) Joint Biotechnology Projects.

Brainy initiative changes lives
20 September 2012 05:08 PM
The Queensland Government has provided $1 million to help combat cerebral palsy, the state's most prevalent infant disability, affecting 120 newborns each year.

• 21/03 - Queensland Life Sciences Industry Report 2012
• 25/02 - 2013 CSIRO Eureka Prize for Leadership in Science
• 03/12 - Regional Development Australia Funding Rounds 3 and 4 now open