Phillip Island based engineer, Mat Bowtell, made an unusual choice after he was retrenched from the automotive industry – he decided to work for free.
Mat Bowtell
Health, MedTech & Pharmaceuticals
Scientists working on a vaccine
Melbourne medical precinct hosts world-first clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine
Victorian company Nucleus Network was chosen to run world-first clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine.
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Melbourne joins global fight for COVID-19 vaccine
The race is on to find a vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19) and Melbourne researchers are leading the way.
Dr Amanda Caples
Women in science: closing the gender gap
How do you rise to the top in science? We glean advice from four women who have done just that, including Victoria’s Lead Scientist, Amanda Caples.
Chuan-Dong from INWENTECH holding his award
Melbourne’s award-winning cancer treatment device
Cancer treatment is set to become more accurate thanks to a device created by startup INWENTECH.
Scientists inspecting samples
How Melbourne’s medical precincts are contributing to global health
Infectious disease expert Sharon Lewin speaks to us about why Melbourne is leading the race to cure HIV.
Woman examining petri dish and microscope.
Mum’s the word: saving women’s lives in childbirth
A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.
Global Table 2019.
Victoria sets the Global Table
WATCH THE VIDEO: See the highlights from Global Table 2019, where world leaders from sustainability, agriculture & trade discussed the future of food.
Device that won the award
World-first 3D printer helping advance cancer treatment at Peter Mac wins award
One of the world’s most advanced 3D bioprinters has been named product of the year at the recent National Good Design Awards.
Bridie O'Donnell speaking at Change our Game luncheon
Bridie O’Donnell: from elite cyclist to the Office for Women in Sport
The doctor and world record-breaking cyclist is now changing the game for Victorian women and girls in sport and recreation.
Birds eye view of city of Santiago during sun rise
Latin moves: doing business with Latin America
Find out why Latin America is heating up for Victorian trade and investment prospects.
Clara Gaff portrait shot
Melbourne genomics professor wins Women in Leadership award
Clara Gaff is spearheading efforts to tackle genetic heart, kidney, cancer, deafness and neurological conditions.
Nurse with child wearing the goggles
Victorian virtual reality invention revolutionising children’s healthcare
A fear of needles is a reality for many kids during hospital visits. Recent women in leadership award winner, Dr Evelyn Chan, is going to change that.
Portrait shot of Anna Lavelle
Biotech advocate takes out leadership award
Meet Anna Lavelle, a recent award recipient for a vast career campaigning for the growth of the life sciences and medtech industries.
Photograph of Professor Ben Marsland.
Victorian researcher uses innovation award to help fight childhood asthma
Read how one veski award winner is aiming to help prevent asthma in children.
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A year for medical innovations – 2018 highlights series
In 2018 we learned how medical innovations, when paired, just so, with technology can help us lead longer and healthier lives.
Melbourne professors Andrew Roberts and John Seymour have won a Victoria Prize for Science & Innovation
Leukaemia drug breakthrough wins Victoria Prize
Melbourne professors Andrew Roberts and John Seymour have won a Victoria Prize for Science & Innovation for their development of an anti-cancer drug.
Victoria advancing standards for global biobanking
Australia’s first industry standard biobanking facility will soon be up and running in Melbourne.
