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Health, MedTech & Pharmaceuticals

Mat Bowtell  

Meet the Phillip Island engineer delivering free 3D-printed hands to the world

by Regional Development Victoria | 4 Feb 2021

Phillip Island based engineer, Mat Bowtell, made an unusual choice after he was retrenched from the automotive industry – he decided to work for free.

Scientists working on a vaccine  

Melbourne medical precinct hosts world-first clinical trial for coronavirus vaccine

by Editor | 4 Jun 2020

Victorian company Nucleus Network was chosen to run world-first clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine.

Coronavirus 2019-nCov novel coronavirus concept. Microscope virus close up. 3d rendering.  

Melbourne joins global fight for COVID-19 vaccine

by Georgina Jerums | 15 May 2020

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

by Georgina Jerums | 4 Mar 2020

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

by Georgina Jerums | 23 Jan 2020

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

by Georgina Jerums | 11 Nov 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Sep 2019

A Monash University drug could potentially save the lives of thousands of new mothers.

Global Table 2019.  

Victoria sets the Global Table

by Editor | 11 Sep 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 3 Sep 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 12 Aug 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 25 Jun 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 17 Apr 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 16 Apr 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 15 Apr 2019

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

by Georgina Jerums | 19 Feb 2019

Read how one veski award winner is aiming to help prevent asthma in children.

Medical technology concept - virtual reality - 3D rendering. mixed media abstract  

A year for medical innovations – 2018 highlights series

by Editor | 24 Dec 2018

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

by Georgina Jerums | 18 Dec 2018

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

by Georgina Jerums | 11 Dec 2018

Australia’s first industry standard biobanking facility will soon be up and running in Melbourne.

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