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Victoria's first structural cryo-electron microscopy centre is to be built at Monash University to support drug discovery and development led by researchers at Monash University and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute.
The Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Centre for Structural Cryo-Electron Microscopy will be established with the $1 million Ramaciotti Biomedical Research Award, presented to the research team at a recent awards dinner.
The centre, to be led by Professors James Whisstock and Ian Smith from Monash University, and Associate Professor Mike Lawrence from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, will also include collaborators from The University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, Burnet Institute and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Professor Whisstock said the centre would significantly enhance understanding of protein interactions and so lead to the development of new treatments for a range of medical conditions, and new strategies for drug delivery.
Victoria announces $10 million for small technologies
The Victorian Government has announced a $10 million spending plan to assist Victorian industry to improve productivity through the use of small technology.
ithree joins MRCF
University of Technology Sydney's (UTS) research body ithree has become the latest member of the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund (MRCF).
NMI awards ARC systems Chief Investigator
The National Measurement Institute Prize for Excellence in Measurement Techniques has been awarded to ARC Engineered Quantum Systems (EQus) Chief Investigator Dr Michael Biercuk, for outstanding research into sensitive measurements in force.
NHMRC funding announced
This year's round of research funding through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has been announced, totalling $673.3 million in Commonwealth funds allocated through 1,140 grants to support researchers, research projects and research institutions around the country.
Victoria opens neural research centre
Melbourne University has announced the opening of its new Melbourne Brain Centre at its Parkville campus.
Victoria announces $55 million for biotechnology
The Victorian Government has announced a new $55 million plan to support the state’s biotechnology sector through its next stage of development.
Expert committee to advise on R&D tax incentive
The Federal Government has announced the formation of a new expert committee comprised of small business and industry specialists to oversee the new R&D tax Incentive.
University of Melbourne joins Futurity
The University of Melbourne has become the first Australian University to join the research news website Futurity.
New board members for Innovation Australia
Dr Nicholas Gruen, Richard Shaddick and Innes WIllox have been announced as the newest board members for Innovation Australia.
Breakthrough expected for antibiotic-resistant infections
A collaboration between Creative Antibiotics Sweden AB and Griffith University is expected to result in the development of a new treatment against antibiotic-resistant infections.
IBM R&D lab launched to reduce impact of major disasters
A new IBM Global Research and Development laboratory has been has been officially opened in Melbourne.
Prime Minister's prize awarded to polymer scientists
The Prime Minister’s Prize for Science has been awarded to Professors Ezio Rizzardo and David Solomen from the CSIRO and the University of Melbourne for their work in the field of polymer science.
Cotton researchers receive top CSIRO award
A team of researchers responsible for developing a variety of cotton, which now constitutes 80 per cent of the country’s total cotton crop, was presented CSRIO’s most prestigious award – the Chairman’s Medal for Research Achievement.
New DSTO facility to develop protective clothing
A new $4 million environment test facility has been opened at the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) in Melbourne which will enable scientists to develop protective clothing for ADF personel suitable for a range of hazardous and toxic environments in temperatures ranging between -20° to +50° Celsius.
Think tank addresses stressed ecosystems
A team of sixty physical, natural and social scientists from around Australia have participated in the Theo Murphy High Flyers Think Tank aimed at assisting in policy generation for managing the country’s most stressed ecosystems.
Donation for prostate cancer research at University of Sydney
Tthe University of Sydney’s Medical School has received a donation of $2 million for research into prostate cancer from philanthropist and former managing director of Microsoft Australia, Daniel Petre.
Australian academic elected Secretary General of ICSU
Professor David Black, Chair of Organic Chemistry at the University of New South Wales, has been elected to the post of Secretary General of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
Construction of Hobart's Marine and Antarctic Studies research centre set to begin
Construction of the new $45 million Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) development on Hobart’s waterfront is set to proceed, with the demolition of the Princes Wharf No. 2 Shed (PW2) expected to be completed next month.
Industrial air-conditioning technology awarded cleantech prize
An industrial air-conditioning technology that stands to reduce carbon emissions and energy consumption by up to 85 per cent has won the Australian Clean Technologies Ideas Competition
Hendra Virus research funded
The Queensland Government has announced the allocation of $7 million in funding for new Hendra Virus research projects.