The global biotechnology industry was able to weather the continued worldwide economic turmoil and deliver a strong financial performance in 2009, with the World's established biotechnology centres reaching profitability for the first time in history. However, the gap between the 'haves' and 'have ...read more

A symposium for academic, business and clinical people across the island of Ireland with common interests in driving change and creating opportunities to the benefit of people's health and living environments.

Date:2-3 September 2010
Venue:The Fairways Hotel & ...read more

Chief executive of Science Foundation Ireland Professor Frank Gannon, will re-locate to Brisbane from Dublin, in January 2011, to commence as Director and CEO of the the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.

QIMR Council Chair Professor John Hay AC announced Professor Frank Gannon ...read more

EnterpriseSTART is an introductory workshop series, geared towards those considering launching an export-oriented, start-up business. Workshops will take place, from September to December 2010, at various dates and locations around the country.
The workshops are run over two ...read more

A European collaboration which is being led by a researcher at DCU will revolutionize the way blood tests, such as cholesterol, are performed. Dr. Tony Killard at the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute is developing a cholesterol test using the emerging technology of printed electronics. ...read more