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Applications open for $4.2 million science research grants

14-07-2008 14 July 2008 - Applications are now open for $4.2 million worth of State Government grants for scientific research that has the potential to generate significant and sustainable benefits for industry, the community and the environment.

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Bionomics Completes GMP Synthesis of Anti-Anxiety Drug BNC210

09-07-2008 09 July 2008 - Australian biotechnology company, Bionomics Limited (ASX: BNO) announced today that it has completed the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) synthesis of its antianxiety drug candidate, BNC210.

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2008 AusBiotech-GSK Student Excellence Awards

01-07-2008 21 July 2008 - Applications Now Open

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Bionomics News Release

19-06-2008 19 June 2008 - Merck Serono and Bionomics Announce Multiple Sclerosis Development and Licensing Agreement

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Austofix News Release

18-06-2008 17 June 2008 - Patients and Health System to Benefit from New Orthopaedic Product

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Commercial Ready Scrapped

14-05-2008 14 May 2008 - The Federal Budget is a mixed bag for the biotechnology sector, with more resources for research initiatives but the scrapping of an important industry assistance program, AusBiotech said today.

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2008 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

05-05-2008 Call for Nominations

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The Review of Health and Medical Research in South Australia

05-05-2008 5 May 2008 - The Minister for Health has released a report reviewing the state’s health and medical research

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New IP Database Benefits Aussie Inventors

28-04-2008 28 April 2008 - Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, today welcomed an innovative new online database developed by IP Australia that makes the breadth of Australian inventions more accessible.

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Bionomics Awards GMP Manufacture Contract for Anxiety Drug Candidate

17-04-2008 16 April 2008 - Bionomics Limited (ASX:BNO) has awarded the GMP manufacturing contract of its anxiety drug candidate, BNC210 to Indian company Sai Advantium.

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AusBiotech China Business Mission 2008

16-04-2008 Expressions of Interest
24 – 31 May 2008
Shanghai and Beijing, including Biotech China in Shanghai

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Bionomics Presents BNC105 Data at International Cancer Conference

14-04-2008 14 April 2008 - Bionomics Limited (ASX: BNO) today presented new data at the 2008 AACR Annual Meeting further demonstrating that the Company’s anti-cancer compound BNC105 acts as a vascular disrupting agent in multiple models of human cancer.

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LabTech Systems Prepare for International Launch

09-04-2008 09 April 2008 - LabTech Systems (ASX: LBT) is preparing for the soft launch next week of its MicroStreak® technology at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Spain.

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South Australian Science Excellence Awards 2008

06-04-2008 Nominations now open

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Scientists in Schools Program

28-03-2008
Introducing a National Program bringing Scientists and School Teachers together

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Call for Papers for the AusBiotech08 National Conference

11-03-2008 "Building a Bioeconomy"

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AusBiotech Business Mission to India

11-03-2008 Incorporating Bangalore Bio 2008 – Expressions of Interest

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2008 Telstra Business Awards

10-03-2008 Call for nominations

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Calling All Exporters

25-02-2008 25 February - Have your say against your export barriers to your business

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SA BIOSCIENCE HIGH ACHIEVERS HONOURED

12-02-2008
12 February 2008 - Two members of the local bioscience community were honoured at the Bio Innovation SA Awards ceremony last night for their contributions to the South Australian bioscience industry.

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New $40million Innovation and Investment Fund for SA

06-02-2008
6 February 2008 - A new South Australian Innovation and Investment Fund will be established, following the pending closure of the Mitsubishi Motors Australia plant at Tonsley

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Innovation Development Grant

01-02-2008
31 January 2008 - Applications now open

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Aussie biotechs making alliances with Japan

29-01-2008
5 February 2008

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Bio Innovation SA Networking Forums 2008

21-01-2008
Dates released!

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Business Founders wanted for Entrepreneurship Research

07-12-2007
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INNOVIC’s Next Big Thing Award™ 2008

07-12-2007
This event is a nation-wide competition to find, showcase and award leading-edge new Australian innovations – new ideas with the potential to become the 'next big thing'.

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ASX Announcement 22 November 2007

23-11-2007
Bionomics' Anti-Cancer Compound Gains IND Approval

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Nanotechnology Industries Association National Survey

22-11-2007
"Responsible Nano Code"

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Advancing BioBusiness Award

02-11-2007
"Expanding Global Connections for Australian Science"

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DNA Sequencing Samples to be Processed by the AGRF Adelaide Node

12-10-2007
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Media Release from the Hon Julie Bishop, MP

26-09-2007
26 September - $300 million to strengthen Australia's innovation system

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National Survey of Research Commercialisation 2003-2004

07-09-2007
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New Commercial Ready Funding Information Released by AusIndustry

07-09-2007
3 September - AusIndustry released information on Monday 3 September about an extension to the Commercial Ready funding program, called Commercial Ready Plus.

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LabTech profitable within a year of listing

30-08-2007
25 August 2007 - LabTech Systems has announced an after-tax profit of nearly $1 million within its first year of listing on the Australian Stock Exchange.

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Scientist of the Year Announced

24-08-2007
24 August - Congratulations to Laureate Professor John Ralston, who was announced Scientist of the Year on Wednesday at the South Australian Science Excellence Awards 2007

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2007 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes winner announced

24-08-2007
24 August - Renowned science communicator Dr Rob Morrison has been awarded the $10,000 Australian Government Eureka Prize for Promoting Understanding of Science

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Graduate Entrepreneurial Program 2008

10-08-2007
The University of Adelaide Graduate Entrepreneurial Program offers individuals an opportunity to start their own business, by supporting small start ups to develop the skills to be successful.

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Bionomics to develop cancer drug target BN069

06-08-2007
6 August 2007 - Bionomics Limited (ASX:BNO) today announced that its proprietary cancer drug target, BNO69 will progress to the next stage of development following the CRC for Cancer Therapeutics’ decision to support this program.

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$4 million awarded to diseases expert

03-08-2007
2 August 2007 - University of Adelaide infectious diseases expert Professor James Paton has been awarded a $4 million Australia Fellowship to continue his research into new vaccines and treatments for life-threatening diseases.

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Boost to Premier's Science and Research Fund

03-08-2007
30 July 2007 - The State Government has announced a new direction and significant boost in funding to the Premier’s Science and Research Fund.

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University of Adelaide e-challenge

02-08-2007
Win $50,000 in cash and prizes

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Tarac Environmental Future Fund

01-08-2007
Round 3 launched

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Oncaidia opens public share offer

27-07-2007
23 July 2007 - Adelaide-based biotechnology company, Oncaidia Limited, is pleased to announce the opening of its public share offer to fund further research and development of its novel cancer technology known as Apomab®.

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AusBiotech Student Excellence Awards 2007

20-07-2007
Applications now open

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Australia joins world-leading European research organisation

10-07-2007
10 July 2007 - The Minister for Education Science and Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, today announced that Australia is to become an associate member of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).

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Innovation and Investment Fund Recipients Announced

04-07-2007
4 July 2007 - Adelaide-based companies Austofix Group Pty Ltd and Vaxine Pty Ltd are amongst the first ten projects funded under the Innovation and Investment Fund for South Australia (IIFSA).

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Have you got an idea for a business?

29-06-2007
The University of Adelaide's Echallenge (Entrepreneurs' Challenge) - win $50,000 in cash and prizes

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Bionomics raises $10 million in private placement

21-06-2007
Bionomics Limited (ASX:BNO) today announced the successful placement of 28.6 million new ordinary shares at 35 cents, raising A$10 million, positioning the Company for further significant growth.

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ATSE Clunies Ross Award 2008

12-06-2007
Calls for nominations – close Monday 31 July 2007

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Bionomics validates third cancer application for anticancer compound BNC105

04-06-2007
Australian drug discovery company, Bionomics Limited (ASX: BNO), announced today that their latest findings indicate that BNC105 disrupts the vasculature in human prostate tumours grown in mice

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Bionomics validates drug candidate for anxiety

29-05-2007
Australian drug discovery company, Bionomics (ASX: BNO), announced today that it has identified a novel compound, BNC210, with highly promising properties as a potential new treatment for psychiatric disorders.

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$10m grant available for mammalian cell production facility

24-05-2007
The Federal Government is offering to help establish a mammalian cell production facility in Australia to make early stage drug research cheaper and more efficient for Australian companies.

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World-renowned Federation Fellow for the University of Adelaide

24-05-2007
The University of Adelaide has been awarded another highly prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Federation Fellowship.

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South Australian Science Excellence Awards 2007

11-05-2007
Last calls for nominations

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South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

03-05-2007
Call for Nominations

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$21 million boost for cereal grains research

02-05-2007

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National Award for Leaders in Business Innovation

18-04-2007
$10,000 ATSE Clunies Ross Eureka Prize for Leadership in Business Innovation

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Media Release 15 March 2007

03-04-2007
LabTech Systems Awarded AusIndustry Grant

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Innovation and Investment Fund for South Australia

26-03-2007
The $30 million Innovation and Investment Fund for South Australia is calling for applications

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2007 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards

22-03-2007
Now Open for Nominations
Closing Date: Friday 15 June 2007


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BioRegs Online

14-03-2007
Announcing new Biotechnology Australia website


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2007 Cool Company Awards

14-03-2007
Nominations open


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2007 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science

14-03-2007
Now Open for Nominations
Closing Date: Friday 27 April 2007, 5.00 pm AEST


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Annual Networking Subscriptions Available

12-02-2007
Attend five Bio Innovation SA Networking Forums for the price of four!


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Bio Innovation SA Inaugural Bioscience Achievement Awards 2007

18-01-2007
The Board of Bio Innovation SA will award two Bioscience Achievement Awards


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GroPep News Release 12 December 2006

14-12-2006
GroPep and Novozymes Acquisition Complete


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Innovation Capital Media Release 30 November 2006

13-12-2006
Innovation Capital has invested A$4,000,000 into Opto Global Pty Ltd to support the development of its innovative ophthalmology products


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Awards for Industry Leaders in South Australia

08-12-2006

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Advancing BioBusiness Award – Call for Applicants

06-12-2006
Applications close 25 January 2007
Australia


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Invest Australia

17-11-2006
"Innovation and Investment Fund for South Australia":
Round one of the program opening 15 November


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ASX Announcement 25 October 2006

26-10-2006
Bionomics and SAFC Pharma Sign Contract to Manufacture BNC105


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GroPep Scheme Booklet for Scheme of Arrangement

19-10-2006
Announcement Date 13 October 2006


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GroPep News Release 28 September 2006

28-09-2006
GroPep Announces US FDA Approval of Biopharmaceutical that uses its Cell Culture Product


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AIB Labs Media Release 27 September 2006

27-09-2006
Funding Boost for SA Bioscience


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GroPep News Release 20 September 2006

26-09-2006
GroPep Schemes of Arrangement Environmental Due Diligence


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ASX Announcement 21 September 2006

24-09-2006
Bionomics Raises $5 Million Through Private Placement


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GroPep News Release 14 September 2006

19-09-2006
GroPep Schemes of Arrangement Independent Expert’s Report

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GroPep News Release 14 September 2006

19-09-2006
GroPep Completes Phase 1a Fertility Trial

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ASX Announcement 14 September 2006

15-09-2006
Bionomics Collaborator presents advances toward new MS treatment

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GroPep News Release 7 September 2006

13-09-2006
GroPep Launches New Product to Support Cell Culture Products Business

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Pharmaceuticals Partnerships Program (P3)

13-09-2006
Third and final round of the P3 is now open for applications - closing date 20 November

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TGR BioSciences Press Release 11 September 2006

11-09-2006
TGR BioSciences Pty Ltd commences clinical trial for cancer side effect treatment

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2006 Premier's Science Excellence Awards

31-08-2006
This year's winners announced...

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The Premier's Science & Research Fund, Government of South Australia

24-08-2006
A Call for World-Class Science and Research Projects

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ASX Announcement 17 August 2006

18-08-2006
Bresagen Limited - Off Market Takeover Bid by Hospira Holdings (S.A.) Pty Ltd

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ASX Announcement 14 August 2006

16-08-2006
GroPep and Novozymes Announce Merger Proposal

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AusIndustry Funding to support Entrepreneurial Business Owners

16-08-2006
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Young researchers honoured in Tall Poppy Science Awards

10-08-2006
Six young South Australian science leaders have been honoured with awards recognising outstanding achievement in their fields of research.

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LabTech debuts on ASX

10-08-2006
ADELAIDE-based diagnostic microbiology company LabTech Systems listed on the Australian Stock Exchange yesterday.

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GroPep Awarded Key Patent for Infertility Treatment in Europe

26-07-2006
Adelaide biotechnology company, GroPep, has achieved a major development milestone in its infertility drug program with the granting of European patent number 1028743.

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ATSE Clunies Ross Award

29-06-2006
ATSE Clunies Ross Award for Scientists, Technologists and Innovators across Australia.

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ACPFG Summer Scholarship

28-06-2006
Transform your career with a Summer Scholarship at the ACPFG (Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics)

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Clinical Research Courses

23-06-2006
Nucleus Network offers the global clinical research training program to research professionals in Australia

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Important Information for Researchers

23-06-2006
The Australian Phenomics Facility is offering access for researchers to screen existing libraries for their favourite phenotype (for a limited time only)

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ASX Announcement 8 June 2006

13-06-2006 Bionomics Licensee Labcorp Launches Genetic Test for Epilepsy
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AusBiotech Career Spectacular Media Release

30-05-2006 SAs Spectacular Biotechnologists - Preventing Brain Drain
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TGR Biosciences Press Release 26 May 2006

26-05-2006
Pan-Pacific Partnership Launches World-Leading Drug Discovery Technology

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Graduate Entrepreneurial Program 2007

11-05-2006 The University of Adelaide Graduate Entrepreneurial Program 2007 Applications are now open.
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Graduate Certificate in Marketing and Sales Management

11-05-2006 TAFE SA announce their new Graduate Certificate in Marketing and Sales Management
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Graduate Certificate in Marketing and Sales Management

11-05-2006
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Graduate Entrepreneurial Program 2007

11-05-2006
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Premier's Science Excellence Awards 2006

06-05-2006 Nominations are now open.
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Premier's Science Excellence Awards 2006

05-05-2006 Nominations are now open.
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ASX Announcement

18-04-2006 Bionomics Granted Epilepsy Gene Patent
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ASX Announcement

11-04-2006 Bionomics Receives $3.7 Million Grant for Cancer Drug Program
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National Award for Leaders in Business Innovation

01-04-2006 $10,000 ATSE Clunies Ross Eureka Prize for Leadership in Business Innovation
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Road Safety Sponsorship Call

11-02-2006 Do you have a project that relates to crash prevention, medical research or post-crash rehabilition? If so, you may be eligible to apply for the Motor Accident Commission's Sponsorship Program.
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BresaGen announces distribution agreement for India

03-02-2006 Adelaide-based biotechnology company BresaGen Limited has announced it has concluded an agreement with BV BioCorp Ltd for registration and distribution of two biopharmaceutical products in India.
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$35 million Venture Capital Fund

30-01-2006
Bio Innovation SA secures $35 million Venture Capital Fund for South Australian Bioscience

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BresaGen commences 2006 with additional contracts for new & existing clients

24-01-2006 Adelaide biotechnology Company, BresaGen Limited, has executed contracts worth $680,000 in January 2006 with Caldeon Pty Ltd and Tissue Therapies Ltd.
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GroPep complete final milestone of the path Malaria Vaccine Initiative

19-12-2005 Adelaide biotechnology company GroPep has completed the manufacture of two vaccine antigens as part of the project funded by the international PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative (MVI).
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GroPep to pursue promising Asthma drug following preclinical study results

14-12-2005 Adelaide biotechnology company GroPep has completed preclinical efficacy studies of its T-cell peptide drug candidate, in models of psoriasis and asthma.
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New Postgraduate Program in Bioethics at the University of Sydney

09-12-2005 The University of Sydney is pleased to announce a new postgraduate program in bioethics, commencing in March 2006.
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Drought tolerance a target of new international crop research agreement

08-12-2005 The Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics Pty Ltd (ACPFG) has signed a research collaboration agreement with Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., based in Iowa, USA.
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Antibacterial coatings cut infection rates

29-11-2005 Putting antibacterial coatings on hip and knee implants and biomedical devices such as catheters could cut infection rates, researchers at the of South Australia have found.
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GroPep completes Stage 1 of manufacturing facility ugrade

18-11-2005 Adelaide biotechnology company, GroPep, has completed the first stage in the upgrade of its manufacturing facility.
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BresaGen to expand into mammalian cell-derived products

08-11-2005 Sydney biotech Psiron (ASX:PSX) will be the first client for rejuvenated Adelaide biotechnology manufacturer BresaGen's new pilot production plant for therapeutics produced in mammalian cell cultures.
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Bionomics licenses two epilepsy diagnostics to Laboratory Corporation of America

03-11-2005 Bionomics (ASX:BNO, BNOOA, US OTC:BMICY) announced today that it has licensed two genetic tests for the diagnosis of epilepsy to Laboratory Corporation of America® Holdings (LabCorp®) (NYSE:LH).
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Vaxine Awarded Major NIH Vaccine Grant

01-09-2005 The United States National Institute of Health has awarded a grant of over three million dollars to a consortium of Vaxine Pty Ltd and Flinders University.
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BresaGen announces investment by Paragon Equity Ltd

17-08-2005 Adelaide biotechnology company, BresaGen Ltd has announced that Adelaide-based venture and development capital firm Paragon Equity Ltd, advised by Paragon Advisory Pty Ltd have invested $852,350 to acquire a 10% equity holding in the Company.
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Protein enriched food from winery waste

03-08-2005 The Australian wine industry is set to benefit significantly from a novel technology being developed at the University of South Australia that enables winery waste water to be turned into a valuable protein-rich feed source for farm animals.
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BresaGen signs Agreement with Pepgen Corporation

02-08-2005 Adelaide biotechnology company, BresaGen Limited has executed a contract with the US-based biopharmaceutical company, Pepgen Corporation (Alameda, CA) to progress the development of its auto-immune, inflammatory and viral therapies.
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BresaGen executes Contract with Opsona Therapeutics

01-08-2005 Adelaide biotechnology company, BresaGen Limited has been contracted by Opsona Therapeutics Ltd based in Dublin, Republic of Ireland, to progress process development of its pre-clinical immunomodulator, OPN-201.
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GroPep licenses technology to TGR Biosciences

26-07-2005 GroPep announced today it has licensed its Whey Growth Factor Extract (WGFE) technology to Australian biotechnology company, TGR BioSciences (TGR).
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Boost for biomanufacturing in South Australia

25-07-2005 A new filling line at BresaGen Ltd’s Thebarton facility will consolidate South Australia’s position as a major Australian hub for manufacturing early stage products.
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Bionomics completes Iliad Acquisition

01-07-2005 Bionomics Limited announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Iliad Chemicals Pty Ltd.
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Multi-million dollar investment for South Australia's bioscience industry

21-06-2005 Premier Mike Rann has announced that Bio Innovation SA is negotiating with a major financial institution to secure a long term funding injection in the order of tens of millions of dollars.

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Entrepreneur-in-Residence

17-06-2005 Bio Innovation SA is seeking an Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
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Premier's Science Excellence Awards

11-05-2005 The inaugural South Australian Premier’s Science Excellence Awards have been launched.
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