Message from the CEO

Once again, MTPConnect is organising a top-level mission to explore and secure medtech opportunities in North America for Australian companies and we hope you can join us. The trip will take in the global medtech hub of Minneapolis, Minnesota and the MedTech Conference (15 - 17 October 2024) in Toronto, Canada where will be joined by our Chair, the Hon Jaala Pulford.

This curated tour with top level meetings and networking events will help open-up new US market, commercial and collaboration opportunities for Australia’s emerging medtech start-ups and SMEs.

If the Medtech Conference hasn’t been on your radar, you need to know that it’s the world’s most prominent global medtech conference attracting 3,500 attendees from 1,500 companies across 45 countries. It’s the place to promote your innovations and meet key decision makers, investors and large medtech companies.

And to add further value for delegates we’re including a stopover in Minnesota so we can explore the amazing ‘Medical Alley’ ecosystem, a powerhouse global medtech cluster that’s home to 15,000 healthcare companies employing 500,000 people including some of the world’s biggest device companies. In Minneapolis, our visit program will include Medtronic, the University of Minnesota’s Visible Heart Lab and Bakken Medical Device Center and the Mayo Clinic and their innovation exchange. There’ll also be networking with the Minnesota healthcare and healthtech community hosted with our MoU partner, the Medical Alley Association.

Delegates should arrive in Minneapolis on 9 October for this two-day program (10-11 October 2024) before heading to Toronto where we are helping promote Australian companies at the Australian Pavilion at the MedTech Conference. Secure a place on the delegation by completing registration by 12 August 2024, in time to also secure the early bird Conference rate.

If you couldn’t get to the BIO convention in San Diego in June, we captured some fascinating interviews for the MTPConnect Podcast and this week we released the next episode in the BIO Bites series. Check out the new episode which features BIO’s President and CEO John F. Crowley, Industry and Science Minister Hon Ed Husic and insights from companies and innovators at the Australian Pavilion and on our site visit program.

During the month we also featured a new podcast episode about the launch of a groundbreaking virtual emergency department diabetes service by the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI), a TTRA research centre.

I’d also like to recognise the incredible milestone made during the month with BiVACOR announcing the successful first in human implantation of its Total Artificial Heart (TAH) as part of an Early Feasibility Study with the Texas Heart Institute in Houston. BiVACOR was founded in Brisbane by biomedical engineer Daniel Timms, PhD, who invented the TAH after a member of his family battled end-stage heart failure. MTPConnect has been supporting the development of BiVACOR’s innovation since October 2022 through our cardiovascular disease and diabetes accelerator, TTRA.  Our medtech conference delegation last year visited with Daniel and his team at their Huntington Beach facility and I was delighted to catch up with him in San Diego last month at the big Australian networking reception at BIO. 

This month we welcomed additional funding from the WA government for the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH) to expand its services supporting local innovators. And we welcomed Dr Roop Judge as Head of Commercialisation WA who is working with Dr Tracey Wilkinson and our team in Perth to promote and facilitate MTPConnect’s program of activities in WA through the Hub.

With so much happening in the sector, we hope you continue to enjoy our newsletter and stay connected to opportunities, events, and news.

Kind regards,

Stuart Dignam
Chief Executive Officer 

BiVACOR founder Daniel Timms with MTPConnect CEO Stuart Dignam and Minister for Industry and Science Hon Ed Husic MP at MTPConnect's BIO reception in San Diego in June 2024.

MTPConnect & Industry News

Join MTPConnect’s Medtech Delegation to the US and Canada
MTPConnect is leading this mission for medtech startups, SMEs, researchers and entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative technologies, explore partnering opportunities and new connections, and gain unique insights into the US market. Take in the Medical Alley global medtech hub of Minneapolis, Minnesota and and the MedTech Conference (15 - 17 October 2024) in Toronto, Canada with our Chair the Hon Jaala Pulford. To join the delegation, complete a delegate registration by 12 August 2024 – to also qualify for the special early bird conference rate. Register here! 

MTPConnect Welcomes Funding to Expand WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
MTPConnect welcomes additional funding from the Western Australian Government for the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH) to expand its services to support local innovators and accelerate the growth of the state's medical technologies and pharmaceuticals industry. The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is a partnership between MTPConnect, the Western Australian Government and the University of Western Australia (UWA).

Accelerate Your Therapeutic Product Development With Leading Australian Facilities
After the success of the NSW Showcase earlier this year, MTPConnect is hosting two more events showcasing Australia’s cutting edge national research infrastructure. Find out how to access these facilities and other funding opportunities, and how life sciences companies have used these facilities to advance their therapeutic developments. The next showcase kicks off in Brisbane on 26 August followed by an event in Melbourne on 11 September 2024. Register now!

New Podcast on ACADI's ground breaking virtual emergency department diabetes service
Professor Elif Ekinci, Director of the Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations (ACADI) and Northern Health’s Program Director, and Dr Loren Sher are behind the idea of the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department-Diabetes Service, recently launched in Melbourne. Find out more about this world first  - listen to the episode and read more about this important initiative.

BIO Bites - new podcast episode direct from BIO 2024 San Diego 
For our next episode in the BIO Bites podcast series, hosts Caroline Duell and Stuart Dignam were in San Diego to find out what all the buzz is about at the world's largest biotech partnering event. The episode features BIO CEO and President John F Crowley, Minister for Industry and Science Hon Ed Husic MP and insights from companies including Illumina, Bellberry, Pending AI and Gelomics. Listen to this episode now!

SA Insights: Disruptive Femtech Innovations from Adelaide
Join the Adelaide Intermediary Program and delve into the world of disruptive femtech innovations emerging from Adelaide. New host, Stephen Blakeney, National Innovations Manager from the Medical Device Partnering Program will chair the discussion on 15 August 2024, 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm ACST. Register!

Adelaide Intermediary Program Workshop: Becoming Investable with Marina Mara 
Join the Adelaide Intermediary Program for a comprehensive 2.5-hour workshop facilitated by Marina Mara, who will cover three critical venture-building areas to ensure you are well-prepared for market success and investor confidence. On Friday 16 August 2024, 8.30 am - 11 am ACST at One Festival Tower, Adelaide. Register so you don't miss it!

Connect with the Adelaide Intermediary Program's Fee-Free Services
Do you need to elevate your research impact, build connections and access advice to identify funding opportunities? MTPConnect's Adelaide Intermediary Program team will be working from the Tonsley Innovation District on the first Thursday of each month for drop-ins or one-on-one consultations. Access the fee-free services of the program now and book a meeting.

WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub Spotlight - What is next for biotech?
Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for an evening with Brandon Capital's Leighton Read, a renowned Silicon Valley-based serial entrepreneur and venture investor. This event is brought to you in partnership with RSM and Brandon Capital. It's an opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with the sector!  At RSM in Perth, 20 August, 5:30 - 7:30 pm AWST. 

Raise your Company Profile with WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s Half-Day Media Workshops
Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for two half-day workshops with Sue Papadoulis from Profile Media. Discover how to raise your company's media profile to attract investment, grants and partnerships by using the power of the media with workshop 1 Building Media Influence (22 August) and workshop 2 Media Mastery for Business Growth (5 September).These workshops sell out fast so register now! 

Mark your Calendars for WA Life Sciences & Innovation Hub's Spotlight 2024
Save the date for the ‘Spotlight on 2024’ on 26 November 2024! Brought to you by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Life Sciences WA and AusBiotech, the event will celebrate Western Australia’s dynamic life sciences sector. You are invited to join the Hub in spotlighting the achievements and good news stories from the WA sector over the year. Interested in sponsoring the event? Reach out to Rebekah Hinton.

Welcome to the MTPConnect Team
We are delighted to welcome Dr Roop Judge to MTPConnect as Head of Commercialisation WA, based in Perth. Roop will work closely with Dr Tracey Wilkinson and the WA team to promote and facilitate MTPConnect’s program of activities through the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (WALSIH). 

Sector Snapshot

• The Texas Heart Institute implants BiVACOR® Total Artificial Heart – the first-in-human novel valveless artificial heart implanted in a patient with end-stage heart failure as a bridge to heart transplant! Our TTRA program has supported the development of BiVACOR’s  total artificial heart
• Australia’s RNA Blueprint was launched recently by the Department of Industry and Science, building on the Medical Science Co-investment Plan and setting out actions that governments, academia and industry could take to support development of Australia’s RNA sector 
• The Victorian government has announced 20 recipients of the Medtech Market Growth Program providing funding to access the skills, services and resources to take their life-saving products to market
• The WA Government has awarded $5 million to 11 Western Australian innovators through its Innovation Seed Fund
• Queensland-based De Motu Cordis announces next stage of development of its investigative drug-device anaphylaxis treatment, building its partnership with CDMO Catalent in US to work towards commercial launch plans to service global markets
• Lubdub Technologies has been awarded $436,900 from the FHRIF Innovation Challenge – Sustainable Health Priorities Program to develop and validate its ultra-thin wearable sensors and saliva sampling technologies, enabling specialists to evaluate heart health remotely and effortlessly
• The WA Government is investing $2M to set up the RNA Foundry through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund boosted by a further $4.78M in additional funding from the NCRIS through TIA and UWA
• Cardihab is one of eleven homegrown medtech companies who has been chosen to participate in the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) MedTech accelerator program
• Congratulations to Dimerix for receiving the annual Blake Award for excellence in biotech 2024
• Six digital health technologies are set to receive $3.75M funding through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) as part of the fourth cohort of the ANDHealth+ program
• The $8 million Bio Innovation Hub was officially opened at La Trobe University in Victoria and will support the development of world-leading biotechnology and agri-technology businesses
• Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility (VVMF) has appointed Stephen Thompson as its inaugural CEO and also announced appointment of its Board with Sue MacLeman (former Chair, MTPConnect), Jane Ryan, Trevor Danos and Robyn Kruk
• Recce Pharmaceuticals has been awarded US$2 million (approximately AUD$3 million) by the United States Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) for development of burn wound treatments
• Cynata will acquire the groundbreaking wound dressing technology developed by TekCyte Limited
• Neuromersiv has received $50,000 from Round 1 of the relaunched MVP Ventures Program to develop a wearable device for recovering from strokes
• A new ARC Training Centre for Environmental and Agricultural Solutions to Antimicrobial Resistance (CEAStAR) led by The University of Queensland launched this month at the UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience
• The newly-built Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MMIC) within the heart of the Monash Technology Precinct, Clayton was launched by Victorian Deputy Premier and Minister for Medical Research the Hon Ben Carroll earlier this month
• Director of Zip Diagnostics, Dr Jack Richards, highlights in AuManufacturing the need for further investment in medtech manufacturing to protect against further potential global shocks of the medical supply chain in Australia, which hasn't fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. He cites our National Diagnostics Action Plan, published in 2023, that more than 97 percent of diagnostic products used in Australia are imported, exposing it to supply chain shortages during periods of high demand and stress on global supply chains
• The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provided further guidance on the Essential Principles (EP) checklist requirements for Medical Devices, aiming to enhance the efficiency of Technical File preparation and maintenance
• Congratulations to the ANDHealth+ fourth cohort, Cape Bionics, Healthily, Navier Medical, Osara Health, Sydney Neuroimaging Analysis Centre & Touchstone Life Care who will receive funding through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) as part of ANDHealth+ accelerator. 
• Avance Clinical has appointed Joe Taouk as the new Vice President, Global Project Delivery
• BioMelbourne Network has appointed five new Directors and Treasurer to its Board: Dr Irene Kourtis, Dr Emma Ball, Professor Ian T. Meredith, Dr Alison Greenway and Professor Vera Ignjatović
• AusBiotech has announced the appointment of Dr James Campbell as AusBiotech Board Chair
• NovaCina are launching the Cytiva Modular Filling Cell in Q4 2024, made possible with support from the WA Investment Attraction Fund. NovaCina has also appointed John Van Der Wielen to their Board of Directors
• Eli Lilly has signed a strategic partnership with Radionetics Oncology, for a pipeline of promising cancer radiotherapeutics and its exclusive right to buy the San Diego biotech down the line
• Singular Health has appointed James Hill as Chief Technology Officer, alongside his current role as Chief Operating Officer
• The NSW government has announced over twenty startups will share in $1 million funding under the first round of its re-launched MVP Ventures program
• Adelaide's OminiWell has been selected as one of the 23 startups at this year's Cicada Innovations x Tech23, Australia's largest deeptech festival
• The Federal Government has released its Pathway to Diversity in STEM report, check out the recommendations! 
• Read MTPConnect's latest snapshot report on Australia’s Clinical Trials Sector released in June 2024

• Find out how Australia is ready to play a leading role in the rise of the global radiopharmaceutical industry with MTPConnect's discussion paper, 'From Mines to Medicines. Australia’s Radiopharmaceuticals Future', outlining a national roadmap to maximise this opportunity

• Our Adelaide Intermediary Program has launched a new website to support SA's dynamic healthtech ecosystem. Check it out!
• The results are in - read MTCTTRA impact report out now,  ‘Transforming health outcomes for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Australia – Interim report on impacts of the first Targeted Translation Research Accelerator’
• Read the latest report from MTPConnect and its Australian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (AAMRNet): Fighting superbugs: Ensuring Australia is ready to combat the rise of drug resistant infections developed by Evohealth
• Check out the 'Discovery to Device' facility for accelerating MedTech commercialisation, in partnership with RMIT and the Victorian Government. Contact Professor Sharath Sriram to find out more
• Our Australian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (AAMRNet) has a LinkedIn page so you can now follow for updates about the AMR ecosystem!
• Our Adelaide Intermediary Program (AIP) has a dedicated LinkedIn page. Follow along for updates on SA's health and medical innovations sector! 
• To find out what's happening in the WA sector, you can follow the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub directly on LinkedIn
• Read the National Action Plan to Build Australia’s Diagnostic Technology Sector and Improve Health Security
• The Victorian Government has produced the Victorian Medtech Capability Directory. 
• gemaker's website is a great resource for the innovation and commercialisation sector
• Join the mailing list of the new Victorian Medtech Skills and Device Hub, bringing together local businesses, universities and education providers to accelerate Victoria's medtech sector and deliver the workforce of the future

Sector Opportunities 

• Applications are open for the first-ever NSW Drug Discovery Forum! Present your pre-IP and/or unlicensed drug discovery research to a panel of industry/investors on 28 & 29 October. Apply before 30 August. Learn more
• EOI's are now open to attend the ARCS Signature Program, uniquely tailored for senior managers in the medtech and pharmaceutical sector with an ambition to progress into executive leadership roles. 
• The Industry Growth Program provides support for innovative SMEs to commercialise and grow their business within the National Reconstruction Fund priority areas, such as medical science. Get connected to an Industry Growth Program adviser who will provide tailored advice to support your commercialisation and/or growth project. And you may be eligible to apply for further funding. Apply now
• Complete the Australian Health and Medical Research Workforce Survey being conducted by the Department of Health and Aged Care and supported by Mandala Partners. It takes approximately 15-25 minutes and findings will help inform the development of the National Health and Medical Research Strategy, and future policy planning on matters that impact health and medical researchers. Survey closes 9 August for those in a direct research role or a supportive research role
• CBE GMP Uplift Essentials Program is returning to WA in September to deliver more practical, industry relevant hands-on GMP training.  Supported by WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
• IDE Group's Building Better Futures for Health 2024 applications are now open! Apply on the website
• The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is seeking professionals and consumers with expertise in relevant medical or scientific fields or consumer health issues, to support the regulator’s functions. View the webinar and read the requirements for applying. New members will be appointed by November 2024, to commence on 1 January 2025
• Do you have an innovation that you want to put on SA Health’s radar? Submit your ideas to the SA Health Industry Ideas portal
• iPREP Biodesign, a program providing PhD Candidates with an industry engagement opportunity and training on design thinking will open for the next round in September. 
• FundWA Open Door initiative provides local founders with the opportunity to discuss fundraising, or pitch to a member of our team. No warm introduction needed. Apply
• The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance has launched its Initial Workforce Plan on manufacturing workforce challenges ahead of a comprehensive workforce plan being developed. Read the report and add your insights by completing a 10-minute survey or send an email with your input

• Cicada HealthTech Hub Ask an Expert is an exciting opportunity for clinicians, researchers, and health tech founders to gain invaluable insights and personalised advice from a distinguished panel of Mentors, Investors, and Funders. Visit the website to book an appointment

• Perth BioDesign is a part-time 7-month course bringing together multidisciplinary teams to identify unmet clinical needs and work towards inventing a medical technology or digitalhealth solution, whilst learning about the development process. Apply!

• Applications for the next round of iPREP Biodesign are now open for industry partners and PhD candidates. Apply now for the September to November intake

• TRI has launched a new program, ACTIVATE, helping industry and academics in the health sector forge new research collaborations, unique to Queensland. More information! Register by 2 August 2024

• The Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation funds research that has the potential to substantially extend the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis. Their Holckner Family CF Impact Grant for research closes 3 August 2024

• Round 4 of the National Industry PhD Program is now OPEN. If you missed the Information Session webinar, the recording is available here. Applications close on 9 August 2024

• CSIRO ON Accelerate is a three-month free commercialisation acceleration program for entrepreneurial researchers who are ready to translate their great idea into a research-driven company. Applications close 18 August 2024

• The first round of Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) grants is now open. $180 million is now available for university researchers and their industry partners to commercialise research. Submissions for Ignite applications and Innovate Expressions of Interest close Wednesday 28 August 2024

• ATSE’s 2025 Elevate: Boosting Women in STEM program is now open with generous scholarship options available. Closes Friday 30 August 2024

• MedTech innovators! Get up to $50,000 of personalised translation support to progress your medtech innovation from Tyree Institute of Health Engineering (IHealthE) Innovation Catalyst Awards. Applications are open until 30 August 2024. 

• Applications for the Merck 2024 ANZ Advance Biotech Grant Program are open until 30 August 2024

• Are you developing an early-stage technology and looking to take the next step to commercialise your product? Submit your expressions of interest now for AusBiotech 2024's Early-Stage Innovation Forum by 1 September 2024

• Nominations for the Medtech Industry Awards, hosted by the MTAA are open until 6 September 2024

• Carb-X has announced a new funding round to fill major R&D gaps in the global pipeline for bacterial infections, with four distinct product themes. Submit expressions of interest between 23 September - 4 October 2024

• The WA Commercialisation Bridge Grant, specifically targets innovation-driven small enterprises and startups in WA, to assist them in becoming sustainable, scalable businesses. Applications are open until 17 October 2024

• The Western Australian Government is seeking feedback from WA-based companies on their interest to participate in selected interstate and international health and medical life sciences conferences during 2024
• WA's Health and medical life sciences industry: Market Access Grant Scheme 2024 supports Western Australian health and medical life sciences companies in advancing their business development through national and international conferences and events in 2024. Closes when all funds are expended
• The NSW government and Cicada Innovations are providing nationwide access to free online commercialisation training, 'NSW Deep Tech Commercialisation Program: Foundations
• CSIRO Kick-Start is a year-round initiative providing matched funding support for innovative Australian start-ups and small businesses, with access to CSIRO’s research expertise and capabilities to help grow and develop their business. 
• Pitch to the CSIRO Innovation Fund, Main Sequence, who are on a mission to fund high impact medtech, healthtech and biotech research based startups that will decrease mortality and improve quality of life for millions of humans
• Applications are open for X-TEND WA, a competitive co-investment grants program, investing in organisations that deliver initiatives to assist and support the WA Innovation Ecosystem provided by WA's Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
• Co-Funding Partnerships Program (Co-FPP) is an ongoing Program of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund to establish collaborations and funding partnerships to bring new non-government funding for health and medical research and innovation to WA, and to build a culture that supports co-operation and interconnectedness
• The Seed-Start program (South Australia) supports commercialisation of innovative, early-stage SA startups. Applications are ongoing
• Curtin University has launched Curtin Invest Angel Syndicate to support startups and innovation-driven businesses emerging from its Curtin Accelerate program. Find out more on how to join the syndicate
• Check out the APR.Intern internships available in the medtech and pharma sector!
• Are you a biotech innovator looking for specialised facilities? Jumar Bioincubator, Australia's newest biotech incubator is offering affordable lab and office space, along with practical support, to nurture young biotech ventures. Find out more

• ATSE's IMNIS Ignite is a postgraduate internship program connecting industry-ready IMNIS Engage alumni with industry-based internships at host organisations. Register your interest.

• Keep up with funding opportunities and subscribe to the monthly MRFF newsletter, from the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

• Do you have a great idea for a medical or assistive device and need R&D assistance? Connect with MDPP 

• Subscribe to gemaker's Monthly Insights newsletter for researchers, inventors and innovative businesses

Events​

• 7 August 2024 - Cicada x Tech23 2024 Festival, Cicada Innovations (Sydney)
• 7 August 2024 - Clinical Trials 101 virtual workshop series Part 1, Praxis (online)
• 8 August 2024 - BPN SA networking event 2024, Bioprocessing Network Australia (Adelaide)
• 13 August 2024 - NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Introduction to Intellectual Property, Cicada Innovations (Sydney & online)
• 13 August 2024 - Medtech Manufacturing Roadshow-Cell Therapies, VMH (Melbourne)
• 14 August 2024 - Clinical Trials 101 virtual workshop Part 2, Praxis (online)
• 14 August 2024 - From Bench to Bedside: Advancing Radiopharmaceuticals in Victoria, BioMelbourne Network (Melbourne & online)
• 15 August 2024 - SA Insights: Disruptive Femtech Innovations, MTPConnect's Adelaide Intermediary Program (Adelaide)
• 16 August 2024 - Becoming Investable, MTPConnect's Adelaide Intermediary Program (Adelaide)
• 18 August 2024 - Managing complex ideas from idea to market, Cooperative Research Australia (online)
• 20 August 2024 - WA MTP Sector Spotlight: An evening with Leighton Read, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (Perth)
• 20-21 August 2024 - MedTech on the Hill 2024, MTAA (Canberra)
• 22 August 2024 - Building Media Influence workshop, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (Perth)
• 22 August 2024 - Medtech Manufacturing Roadshow - Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions, VMH (Clayton)
• 26 August 2024 - QLD Showcase: How to Access Australia’s Research Infrastructure, MTPConnect (Brisbane)
• 27 August 2024 - NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Regulation and Regulatory Affairs, Cicada Innovations (Sydney & online)
• 27 - 28 August 2024 - Perth Biodesign Bootcamp (Crawley, WA)
• 28 August 2024 - NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Clinical Trials, Cicada Innovations (Sydney & online)
• 29 August 2024 - From investment to impact: measuring RO, Cooperative Research Australia (online)
• 29 August 2024 - Medtech Manufacturing Roadshow - Australian National Fabrication Facility, VMH (Clayton)
• 4-6 September 2024 - CBE GMP Uplift Essentials Program. Centre for Biopharmaceutical Excellence (Perth)
• 5 September 2024 - Media Mastery for Business Growth, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (Perth)
• 10 September 2024 - Regulatory Networking Event - R U OK? Day, MTAA (Sydney)
• 10 September 2024 - Women in MedTech Networking Event - R U OK? Day, MTAA (Sydney)
• 10 September 2024 - NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program - Navigating the Healthcare System (Sydney & online)
• 10 September 2024 - Medtech Manufacturing Roadshow-Cell Therapies - Career Pathways Showcase, VMH (Melbourne)
• 11 September 2024 - VIC Showcase: How to Access Australia’s Research Infrastructure, MTPConnect (Melbourne)
• 17-19 September 2024 - Australian Defence, Science, Technology and Research Summit 2024 (Canberra)
• 22-27 September 2024 - 45th ICMM World Congress on Military Medicine (Brisbane)
• 9-17 October 2024 - MTPConnect Australian Medtech Delegation to US and Canada 
• 15-17 October 2024 - The Medtech Conference, AdvaMed (Toronto, Canada) 
• 20-23 October 2024 - HLTH (Las Vegas, US)
• 17 October 2024 - Cyber security for everyone, Cooperative Research Australia (online)
• 22 October 2024 - RegConnect24, MTAA (Sydney)
• 23-24 October 2024 - MTAA MedTech Conference, MTAA (Sydney)
• 29 October 2024 - AusBioInvest 2024 (Melbourne)
• 30 October - 1 November 2024 - AusBiotech 2024 National Conference (Melbourne)
• 7 November 2024 - Promoting success: telling your story with impact, Cooperative Research Australia (online)
• 19 November 2024 - Women in MedTech Networking Event - Mentoring Program, MTAA (Sydney)
• 21 November 2024 - 2024 BioMelbourne Network Annual General Meeting & Networking Event (Melbourne)
• 26 November 2024 - Spotlight on 2024 - Save the date, WA Life Sciences & Innovation Hub (Perth)
• 28 November 2024 - Practical co-design for everyone: the secret to success, Cooperative Research Australia (online)
• 30 Nov -1 Oct 2024 - AusBiotech Conference, AusBiotech (Melbourne)   
• 11 December 2024 - BioMelbourne Network, AusBiotech and ARCS VIC End-of-Year Function 2024 – save the date (Melbourne)
• 16 May 2025 - Connecting Women Lunch, BioMelbourne Network (Melbourne)

To see what industry events are coming up in 2024, visit our events page.

Case Study Showcase | Future Health Today and Torch Recruit – Changing The Course Of Chronic Disease

In Australia, accessing primary healthcare through general practitioners (GPs) is a cornerstone of the healthcare system. With more than four in five Australians visiting their GP annually and two million attending weekly, general practice serves as the frontline for managing various health conditions. Among these conditions, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease affect a significant portion of the population, highlighting the pressing need for optimised care delivery strategies. To address the existing gaps in chronic disease management and clinical trial recruitment, a team of University of Melbourne researchers, led by Associate Professor Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, initiated an innovative project, which was awarded funding through the inaugural round of the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA). The team developed software employing algorithms to analyse electronic medical records in general practices, aiming to improve clinical care and expedite clinical trials. This software introduced two distinct platforms: Future Health Today (FHT) for enhancing clinical care and Torch Recruit for streamlining clinical trial recruitment. Both platforms aim to integrate the latest innovations into general practice, addressing chronic disease management at the frontline.  Find out more...

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