Tag: mRNA

Nine projects share $6m in federal science diplomacy grants

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Quantum nanodiamonds, synthesised molecules to improve the marine environments of fish farms and a ‘brain-in-space’ are among nine projects funded through the second round of the federal government research-diplomacy...

NSW RNA research facility on track for 2026 opening

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A cutting-edge RNA research facility promised to New South Wales more than four years ago will open its doors by next summer, delivering first-of-its-kind vaccine research and manufacturing capability...

Govt opens consultation on capitalising on RNA capability

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
The federal government is considering further support for parts of the RNA sector after helping establish the southern hemisphere’s first commercial mRNA manufacturing capability in Melbourne. The Industry department...

Moderna opens research hub in Melbourne

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Biotechnology giant Moderna has opened a new research centre and regional headquarters in Melbourne in anticipation of the arrival of its mRNA manufacturing facility next year. The Asia-Pacific Regional...

Macquarie Uni to host NSW’s $96m RNA vaccine facility

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
A $96 million RNA pilot manufacturing facility aimed at bridging the gap between research and commercialisation in New South Wales will be established at Macquarie University after the state...

$280m mRNA vaccine research hub set up in Qld

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
A $280 million mRNA vaccine research hub has been jointly set up by French biomedical company Sanofi, the Queensland state government, Griffith University, and the University of Queensland. The...

Moderna finalises multi-billion dollar Aussie partnership

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
As Moderna has finalised its multi-billion dollar partnership with the Commonwealth and Victorian government, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese continued to flag the importance of commercialising local research. Moderna’s multi-billion...

Victoria provides $2m to mRNA projects

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Victorian government has awarded $2 million to 12 mRNA projects through the state’s new Research Acceleration Fund. Launched by mRNA Victoria in April last year, the $25 million...