AusBiotech

AusBiotech is counting down the days before an incredible line up of speakers inspire delegates at the Women in Life Sciences Luncheon, in Sydney on Friday 8 March 2019.

AusBiotech will be amongst the action, boosting Australia’s connections and reputation at BioKorea by supporting the Australian pavilion and conference sessions taking place.

The Australian Government has introduced the Global Talent Scheme as a niche pilot scheme for both established companies and start-ups under the Temporary Skill Shortage visa programme, with the aim to bring globally mobile, highly-skilled and specialised individuals to Australia.

AusBiotech is about to conclude its annual consultation of membership issues, calling for leaders of biotechnology and medical technology companies to respond to the annual CEO Biotechnology Industry Position Survey 2019, to include an updated set of views. The survey closes on 22 February.

The iAwards, now in their 26th year, is open and seeking to recognise Australia’s world-class digital technology innovations, individuals and organisations.

AusBiotech and Medicines Australia are partnering to present this year’s annual NSW Women in Life Sciences Luncheon, to be held on International Women's Day, 8 March. Encouraging, supporting and further developing women in the life sciences sector in order to achieve a more equal standing, the luncheon includes an hour-long panel discussion: An hour to empower.

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has announced the sale of its early-phase clinical trials company Q-Pharm to the owners of clinical trial company Nucleus Network.

The latest global industry briefing showed that 2018 was a year of significant growth in the regenerative medicine sector, with a rich and diverse pipeline producing positive data and attracting the attention of investors.

AusBiotech has warmly welcomed the newly-appointed AusMedtech National Advisory Group Chair, Mr Grant Bennett, and Deputy Chair, Ms Lis Boyce.

AusBiotech has announced a new partnership with CSIRO, delivering 2019’s first BioCheers events in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland in February.

AusBiotech has launched the 2019 CEO Industry Position Survey, asking leaders of biotechnology companies for their views – the good, the bad and the ugly – of our Australian life sciences sector.

Following on from AusBiotech’s successful presentation of Australian life sciences at Biotech Showcase in San Francisco last week, we are already turning our attention to the next growth opportunity for our sector.