Tag: vaccine

Local vaccine manufacturing key to future pandemics: CSIRO

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The national science agency CSIRO has released a report into Australia’s pandemic preparedness, making 20 recommendations to government in six science and technology focus areas, including the development of...

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...

Accenture lands another $8m for vaccine system work

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Accenture has landed nearly $8 million in new contracts to continue work on Australia’s vaccine data system, with the Ireland-based multinational now receiving well over $30 million in total ...

Qld pledges $35.5m for vaccine manufacturing facility

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
More than $35 million will go towards a Queensland vaccine manufacturing facility as part of the state budget next week. The funds will support the development of a translational...

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...

New Australian govt urged to back vaccine IP waiver

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Human rights and medical organisations have urged the new Labor government to back stronger action on vaccine waivers on the world stage in order to improve access for developing...

CSIRO breakthrough in vaccine storage and transport

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Scientists at the CSIRO have produced a breakthrough in vaccine storage and transport technology that greatly extends their lifespan while avoiding the need for specialised refrigeration. A research paper...

Australia urged to back vaccine IP waiver

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
Australia has been urged to join the US in fully supporting the scrapping of IP rules around COVID-19 vaccines to assist developing nations’ immunisation efforts, with the federal government...
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