News Directory
Keep up to date with MTPConnect news and events, updated regularly. If you have news or events the sector would be interested to hear about, please let us know at media@mtpconnect.org.au.
News
13 March 2020
Steps We’re Taking on COVID-19 Virus
With the coronavirus outbreak now declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the COVID-19 virus continuing to spread in Australia, MTPConnect’s Board and Management have agreed to take a range of proactive steps to change the way our team works.
04 March 2020
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in February
Check out what the MTPConnect team was up to last month!
13 February 2020
New BTB Funding Opens 17 February
MTPConnect will open its next round of funding for the $22.3 million Biomedical Translation Bridge (BTB) program,
on Monday, 17 February.
07 February 2020
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in January
Check out what the MTPConnect team did in January!
05 February 2020
MTPConnect to Drive Workforce Growth Through New REDI Program
The Australian Government’s $32 million Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) initiative, through the Medical Research Future Fund, has been awarded to MTPConnect.
21 January 2020
Introducing Dr David Fox – Senior Director Sustainability
MTPConnect is excited to announce the appointment of Dr David Fox as Senior Director of Sustainability starting today. David will be based in Newcastle, NSW and will work with Managing Director & CEO Dr Dan Grant and Chief Operating Officer Stuart Dignam on forward-looking strategies for sector growth.
20 January 2020
Alex Fowkes Joins MTPConnect Board
MTPConnect is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Fowkes as a Non-Executive Director of MTPConnect.
07 January 2020
Introducing Rebekah Craggs – Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator WA
MTPConnect is excited to announce the appointment of Rebekah Craggs as our Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator WA, starting this week based at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth.
19 December 2019
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in December
Check out what the MTPConnect team has been up to this month!
19 December 2019
Introducing Dr Duncan Macinnis – Director Stakeholder Engagement for NSW
MTPConnect is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Duncan Macinnis as MTPConnect’s Director for Stakeholder Engagement for NSW, starting in mid-January 2020. He will be based in our Sydney office located at the University of Sydney.
12 December 2019
$14.8M Research Boost to Develop Breakthrough Ideas for Better Health
MTPConnect – the Australian Government’s Medical Technology, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical (MTP) Industry Growth Centre – and the Acting Minister for Health, the Hon Alan Tudge MP, today announced $14.8 million of funding for 17 early stage health research projects financed by two programs within the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
10 December 2019
Australia- India Economic Growth: Frugal Innovation the Key to Driving Business Links for the Future
New research by MTPConnect and Asialink Business highlights the growing opportunities for future-focused Australian medical technologies businesses in India.
09 December 2019
Introducing Dr Rebecca Tunstall – Senior Director Stakeholder Engagement
MTPConnect is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Rebecca Tunstall as MTPConnect’s Senior Director for Stakeholder Engagement, starting in January 2020. She will be based in the Melbourne head office.
05 December 2019
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been Up To in November
Check out what the MTPConnect team has been up to last month!
25 November 2019
Introducing Dr Gerard Gibbs – Senior Director BioMedTech Horizons Program
MTPConnect is excited to announce the appointment of Dr Gerard Gibbs in the role of Senior Director BMTH Program, starting today.