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
24 March 2022
MTPConnect meets up with BioNTech team in Sydney
Senior representatives of BioNTech, the company behind Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, have been in Australia this week.
23 March 2022
Introducing Natalie Vella - Social Media Specialist
We are delighted to welcome Natalie Vella to our communications team in the role of Social Media Specialist, based in Melbourne.
18 March 2022
WearOptimo backed by Aspen Medical in multi-million-dollar strategic deal
A multi-million-dollar investment agreement by Aspen Medical in Queensland-based health-tech company WearOptimo, has cemented a strategic partnership between the two companies to revolutionise precision medicine globally.
11 March 2022
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been up to in February
Check out what MTPConnect got up to in February!
10 March 2022
Please welcome Deborah Sippitts - Senior Manager Communications
Today we are delighted to announce that Deborah Sippitts is joining MTPConnect as Senior Manager Communications working with Caroline Duell and Libby Pearce, based in Melbourne.
01 March 2022
Cincera: developing a first-in-class drug to treat NASH
In our latest case study, we explain how biotech company Cincera, bolstered by MTPConnect's BTB program, is developing a drug to treat severe and life-threatening liver diseases.
28 February 2022
Life Sciences WA Awarded X-TEND Grant
We are pleased to announce that our partnership with Life Sciences WA (LSWA) has been awarded an X-TEND WA program grant, supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and part of the New Industries Fund.
28 February 2022
TTRA Partners with Australia Centre for Health Services Innovation
We are pleased to announce a new TTRA partnership with the Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI), to provide support and mentoring for standalone behavioural intervention applicants and awardees.
24 February 2022
MTPConnect Appointed ‘Innovation Intermediary’ for Adelaide BioMed City
MTPConnect has been appointed to deliver the External Innovation and Translation Intermediary services for Adelaide BioMed City (ABMC) health and life sciences Innovation District.
22 February 2022
CSL Launches 'Everyday Trailblazers' Campaign
CSL Limited have a launched a new media campaign designed to celebrate the critical contributions of medical scientists in leading the world out of the pandemic and creating a healthy, safe, future for our communities.
16 February 2022
REDI Fellowship Program Paused
The REDI Fellowship program provides companies in the medical products sector (medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals) with up to $250,000 per annum to bring researchers, clinicians and MTP professionals in-house for up to twelve months to work on priority research projects.
04 February 2022
In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been up to in January
Check out what MTPConnect got up to in January!
17 January 2022
Introducing Jo Close – Director Stakeholder Engagement for South Australia
MTPConnect is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Jo Close as MTPConnect’s Director Stakeholder Engagement for South Australia, starting today.