register

Medical and Science

$5.9 million research injection in leukaemia, Parkinson’s disease, AMD and epilepsy

Health Industry Hub | June 24, 2020 |

The Morrison Government is investing $5.9 million in eight vital medical research projects to find new and innovative treatments for incurable diseases.

The ground breaking research, funded through our Government’s landmark Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), aims to harness stem cells to apply personalised treatments for a range of diseases and conditions.

The University of Melbourne will receive $952,000 to investigate a promising experimental therapy for Parkinson’s disease using stem cells to replace the cells lost as the disease progresses.

This ground breaking research is about developing the optimum way of transplanting these cells into the brain.

Stem cells have the potential to treat many types of incurable diseases, bringing hope for new treatments and a cure where previously there was none.

The eight research projects (detailed below) will also help with the development of new practical treatments for Australians with other debilitating conditions including fatty liver disease, skin loss, muscle wasting disorders and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).


News & Trends - Biotechnology

Victoria prioritises health technologies and medical research in economic growth statement

Victoria prioritises health technologies and medical research in economic growth statement

Health Industry Hub | December 12, 2024 |

AusBiotech and BioMelbourne Network have welcomed the Victorian Government’s release of its Economic Growth Statement, which highlights ‘Health Technologies and […]

More


News & Trends - MedTech & Diagnostics

Senator Ruston condemns Labor: Government under fire for failing patients

Senator Ruston condemns Labor: Government under fire for failing patients

Health Industry Hub | December 12, 2024 |

The NSW Labor and Albanese Governments are facing intense backlash as their failure to address the healthcare crisis continues to […]

More


News & Trends - MedTech & Diagnostics

Prescribed List reforms: Cost savings overshadowed by delays, errors and growing inefficiency

Prescribed List reforms overshadowed by delays, errors and growing inefficiency

Health Industry Hub | December 12, 2024 |

The release of the interim evaluation report of the Prescribed List (PL) reforms has revealed both unexpected delays in application […]

More


News & Trends - Pharmaceuticals

Health groups demand urgent action on critical palliative care medicine shortages

Health groups demand urgent action on critical palliative care medicine shortages

Health Industry Hub | December 12, 2024 |

An alliance of seven health organisations* has unveiled an 11-point plan to combat ongoing shortages of essential pain relief medicines, […]

More


This content is copyright protected. Please subscribe to gain access.