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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.

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12 May 2022

REDI News: Announcing New Industry Fellowships

MTPConnect is pleased to announce that 18 high-skilled Australian researchers, clinicians and professionals from the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector have secured sought-after industry placements under the REDI (Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry) Fellowship program.

09 May 2022

Introducing Pia Vogrin – Engagement and Communications Manager, Adelaide Intermediary Program

MTPConnect is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Pia Vogrin as Engagement and Communications Manager of MTPConnect’s Adelaide Intermediary Program.

06 May 2022

AAMRNet Calls for New Pilot Fund for Antimicrobials

With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) widely acknowledged as one of the biggest threats to global health, a new position statement from the Australian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (AAMRNet) highlights innovative strategies for bringing new antibiotic treatments to market.

02 May 2022

Please Welcome our New Intern Victoria Mynard

Today we are delighted to announce that Victoria (Tori) Mynard (she/her) is taking up a 2-month internship at MTPConnect working in our BioMedTech Horizons program, based in Melbourne.

29 April 2022

Medical products sector a powerhouse of job creation – new report from MTPConnect

MTPConnect today launched an updated Sector Competitiveness Plan (SCP), tracking the growth of innovation, productivity and competitiveness of Australia’s medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector.

26 April 2022

Mr Stuart Dignam announced as new CEO of MTPConnect

MTPConnect, the industry growth centre for the Medical Technology, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical (MTP) sector, has announced it has appointed Mr Stuart Dignam as Chief Executive Officer.

11 April 2022

Help tackle Global Health challenges – Health 10x accelerator program now open!

Is your startup on a mission to address a major health challenge? Do you need the know-how, guidance, and connections to get investment-ready and rapidly grow? Applications are now open for the 2022 Health 10x Accelerator Program which is supported by our REDI initiative.

08 April 2022

In Case You Missed It: Here's What The MTPConnect Team Has Been up to in March

Check out what the MTPConnect team got up to in March!

08 April 2022

MTPConnect co-exhibitor on the Australian Pavilion at world’s largest biotechnology convention BIO 2022

As part of its commitment to opening international markets and boosting access to international supply chains, MTPConnect has joined the AusBiotech-led Australian Pavilion as co-exhibitor at the BIO International Convention 2022 in San Diego, California.

06 April 2022

MTPConnect to fund DMTC project for Artificial Intelligence-assisted deep dive into health biosecurity capability

MTPConnect has announced it is funding a new project with DMTC Limited to provide a picture of the capability and capacity of Australia’s health biosecurity ecosystem. This will include end-to-end supply chains and workforce. Leveraging funding for MTPConnect from the Australian Government, the project will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning to create a comprehensive digital database of sovereign capability and capacity in the health biosecurity sector.

06 April 2022

MTPConnect and Pathology Technology Australia to Develop Action Plan to Build Sovereign Manufacturing Capability in Diagnostic Tests

MTPConnect has secured funding from the Australian Government to develop a national Action Plan for building end-to-end sovereign manufacturing capability for diagnostic tests. The Action Plan will be developed in close partnership with Pathology Technology Australia (PTA) - the peak body representing manufacturers and suppliers of tests and technology used in pathology laboratories, hospitals, general practice and for self-testing.

05 April 2022

Pioneering Australian technology is keeping hospitals COVID-safe

Read our latest case study on the Medihood - a groundbreaking patient isolation hood developed by a multidisciplinary team of world-leading experts led by the University of Melbourne that protects healthcare workers and nearby patients from COVID-19 and other infectious respiratory diseases. Supported by our BTB program with MRFF funding.

04 April 2022

Cancer Therapeutics CRC/Canthera Discovery win Research Commercialisation Award

Canthera Discovery's predecessor, Cancer Therapeutics CRC, wins the Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) Excellence in Innovation Award for Research Commercialisation at an award ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra last week.

04 April 2022

Introducing Stephanie Morris - Director of Innovation and Translation - Adelaide Intermediary Program

We are excited to welcome Stephanie Morris to MTPConnect as the Director of Innovation and Translation for our Adelaide Intermediary Program, based in Adelaide.

31 March 2022

Call for Medtech and Biotech companies to participate in the Franklin Women Mentoring Program

Now in its 6th year, this cross-organisational Mentoring program aims to support mid-career women working in health and medical research ecosystem on their journey to leadership roles. In 2022, the unique program will be delivered in both Sydney and Canberra starting in May. Applications are open until 15 April 2022.