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Health, MedTech & Pharmaceuticals

Dr Harris Eyre standing on stage delivering a talk  

CNSDose showcases DNA-guided depression treatment

by Editor | 25 Oct 2017

Melbourne medtech startup CNSDose is leading the way in genetically-guided dosing for the treatment of depression.

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Cynata brings forward stem cell breakthroughs

by Invest Victoria | 2 Aug 2017

An Australian regenerative medicine company is part of a growing revolution by developing an exciting new stem cell-based therapeutic technique.

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Monash’s medical engineering delivering real outcomes

by Invest Victoria | 2 Aug 2017

The Monash Institute of Medical Engineering is delivering real medical breakthroughs and partnerships between researchers, hospitals and industry.

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World-first cancer breakthrough has genesis in Melbourne

by Invest Victoria | 1 Aug 2017

A new method of fighting cancer by supercharging the body’s own immune system being developed in Melbourne, with trials on patients already underway.

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Victorian medical emergency company Medical Developments International emerges as global leader

by Invest Victoria | 1 Aug 2017

A Victorian emergency medicine company has risen to become a global leader, thanks to its range of respiratory medications.

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Melbourne technology company Conduct uses Human Centered Design to improve lives

by Invest Victoria | 30 May 2017

The Melbourne-based company is committed to design and service innovation and strives to create solutions that ultimately improve people’s lives.

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BioCurate sparks university medical research partnership

by Invest Victoria | 30 May 2017

BioCurate is the sum of the two medical research behemoths of the University of Melbourne and Monash University.

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Universal Biosensors slashing diagnostic times through technology exported to the world

by Invest Victoria | 26 May 2017

Global partnerships with Johnson & Johnson and Siemens Healthineers have placed Universal Biosensors as a world pioneer in medical research.

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Melbourne company SportsTG sparks digital heartbeat

by Invest Victoria | 26 May 2017

Melbourne-based company SportsTG provides cutting-edge digital solutions to the amateur and professional sporting industry in Australia.

Jacqueline Savage inspecting a piece of medical equipment under a magnifying glass  

Victorian startup MedCorp launches portable patient monitoring and treatment

by Invest Victoria | 1 May 2017

Swinburne University graduate Doctor Jacqueline Savage is trialing new technology that can get patients back into their own homes, and save lives.

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Victorian scientists develop life-saving innovation for childbirth through Inhaled Oxytocin Project

by Invest Victoria | 29 Apr 2017

Groundbreaking research from is giving hope to the tens of thousands of vulnerable women who die each year from post-partum haemorrhaging (PPH).

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Grey Innovation is turning academic research into life-saving companies

by Invest Victoria | 4 Apr 2017

Grey Innovation is a commercialisation technology company that extracts big ideas and research projects out of Australian universities and hospitals.

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University of Melbourne’s ‘sci-fi’ project set to save pharmaceutical industry millions

by Invest Victoria | 22 Feb 2017

Researchers from the University of Melbourne have launched a groundbreaking project tipped to revolutionise how drugs are tested.

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Melbourne researchers improve diabetes treatment with snails

by Invest Victoria | 1 Feb 2017

The secret to better diabetes treatment may have been found in the most unlikely of places –– snail venom.

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Melbourne biotech company Opthea targets global eye health

by Invest Victoria | 1 Feb 2017

A Melbourne company motivated to improve eye health is drawing on local scientific talent to make use of the multi-billion dollar biopharma industry.

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Homegrown success brings new hope for Parkinson’s disease patients

by Invest Victoria | 24 Jan 2017

Melbourne's leading minds at the Florey Institute partner with Global Kinetics Corporation to develop a world first piece of tech.

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Melbourne stem cell innovation paves the way for pain free futures for arthritis sufferers

by Invest Victoria | 24 Jan 2017

Melbourne scientists are trialling a new stem cell treatment for arthritis that could improve quality of life of those suffering from the disorder.

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eResearch Centre Monash University’s microscope of the future

by Invest Victoria | 17 Jan 2017

Melbourne is fast building a reputation as a world-leading medical technology hub.

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