Tag: health
UQ researchers unlock potential of next-gen implantable medical gadgets with new sensor
Researchers from the University of Queensland have engineered a thin, flexible gold sensor that will allow for a more streamlined future for electronic medical implants and real-time sensing applications, unleashing the possibilities of the next generation of implantable medical implants.
New Health Innovation Centre to bolster Victorian tech manufacturing
Melbourne now houses the new Victorian Connected Health Innovation and Commercialisation Centre, which will help Victorian health technology manufacturers that seek to advance the development of their digital or connected products.
What is PFAS and why is it a problem?
A widespread effort to limit and phase out the use of “forever” chemicals called Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is taking over the world, especially now that the chemicals have taken a foothold in almost every material in our everyday lives.
Construction of advanced manufacturing-focused college in SA underway
The South Australian government announced that construction is underway on the multi-million-dollar Findon Technical College, a key Malinauskas Labor Government commitment, that will focus on advanced manufacturing, early childhood and care as well as health.
Vaxxas’ needle-free seasonal influenza vaccine enters clinical trial
Vaxxas has commenced the Phase I clinical trial of the first needle-free inactivated seasonal influenza vaccine quadrivalent (IIV4) candidate via its proprietary high-density microarray patch (HD-MAP) technology.
CSL boosts AU’s plasma manufacturing capability with new Fractionation Facility
Global biotech company CSL has opened a new $900 million Plasma Fractionation Facility in Victoria, bolstering the future of plasma manufacturing in Australia.
Ellume recalls COVID at-home test kits over false positives
As a result of a manufacturing issue resulting in false positives, Brisbane-based biotech firm Ellume has recalled some of its COVID 19 rapid at-home...
COVID-19. Why intelligent & healthy quarantine infrastructure is now critical for Australia’s future
On the scale of things, ‘team Australia’ have done a remarkable job in managing COVID – both in terms of health and economic outcomes compared to other countries.
CSIRO appoints Dr Rob Grenfell as its new Director of Health and Biosecurity
CSIRO has announced the appointment of Dr Rob Grenfell as the new Director of Health and Biosecurity.
Aside from being responsible for CSIRO’s Health and...
South Australia to host world’s largest systems engineering event
The redeveloped Adelaide Convention Centre will house the International Council on Systems Engineering International Symposium in 2017 (IS2017), which is expected to be attended...
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Building resilience as manufacturing requirements become more complex
The industrial machinery and heavy equipment manufacturing sector is critical not only for its direct outputs, machines, and equipment that pave the way for construction, agriculture and manufacturing but also for its crucial role in economic development and innovation.
