AUSTRALIA — University of Sydney scientists have discovered a protein in the lung that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection and forms a natural protective barrier in the human body. The leucine-rich repeat-containing…
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Australian firm Immutep extends partnership with Merck and Pfizer for cancer treatment
AUSTRALIA — Australia’s Immutep has extended a Clinical Trial Collaboration and Supply Agreement with Merck KGaA and Pfizer for a new Phase I clinical study in patients with urothelial cancer,…
Read MoreBridgeWest Group acquires Pfizer’s injectable manufacturing facility in Australia
AUSTRALIA — Bridgewest Group, a global private investment firm focused on developing companies in life sciences, software, and deep technology, has bought the sterile injectable manufacturing facility of Pfizer (Perth)…
Read MoreBioNTech signs research and manufacturing pact with Australia
AUSTRALIA – BioNTech SE, the German biotech that collaborated with Pfizer to develop a widely used COVID-19 vaccine, will establish research and manufacturing facilities in Australia based on the same…
Read MoreLuina Bio rebrands to AcuraBio following acquisition by Dr. Glenn Haifer and Ampersand Capital Partners
AUSTRALIA- Leading Australian biopharmaceutical company Luina Bio has rebranded to AcuraBio following its acquisition by Dr. Glenn Haifer and global healthcare private equity firm Ampersand Capital Partners. AcuraBio is a…
Read MoreUniversity of Sydney announces US$330m investment to revolutionize Australian healthcare
AUSTRALIA- The University of Sydney has revealed its largest-ever capital commitment to creating an AU$478 million (US$330m) world-class biomedical hub in New South Wales that would accelerate patient care and…
Read MoreAustralia’s new digital health initiative encourages more physical activity among childhood cancer survivors
AUSTRALIA- A researcher from the University of New South Wales Medicine and Health has created a digital health initiative to encourage young cancer survivors to engage in physical activity. The…
Read MoreIndonesia initiates new plan for managing foot and mouth disease
INDONESIA – Indonesian government is making plans to get the Foot-and-mouth disease outbreak under control by the end of this year. Indonesia’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease Task Force spokesperson Wiku Adisasmito has…
Read MoreMedibank launches online psychology clinic, aims to reduce wait times to 2wks
AUSTRALIA – Medibank, one of Australia’s top private health insurers this year, has teamed up with Myhealth and Medinet to provide customers with access to online psychology consultations, according Insurance…
Read MoreFDA approves Saluda’s Evoke closed-loop SCS system to treat chronic pain
USA – Saluda Medical, an Australian medical equipment manufacturer, has received FDA approval for its Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) System. The SCS System is indicated for the treatment of…
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