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Australia allocates $65.5m for biomedical and medtech advancements

The funding supports three companies that will target projects within their expertise.

$982k grants back women’s health research in Victoria, Australia

Fifteen researchers will receive up to $98,000 (A$150,000) in funding.

Australian gov’t invests $1.1m for Victorian mRNA research projects

Six teams were chosen as part of the mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund.

Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA

The “Spotlight Program” will be its flagship initiative.

UAE-led diabetes research initiative launches in space

A four-member crew will test continuous glucose monitors in microgravity.

Singapore trials therapy that kills cancer using sound and water

The treatment may be submitted for regulatory approval for some liver cancer patients.

SNEC-SERI ink MoU with King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital

The partnership covers education and research.

Singapore’s NHCS, Mayo Clinic to advance heart care and research

Key areas include cardio-oncology, healthcare solutions, and ageing and frailty.

Abu Dhabi to advance life sciences under new partnership

The agreement will facilitate access to Boehringer Ingelheim’s OpnME platform.

Australia boosts MND support with $2.9m investment and new PBS listing

Around 370 Australians are expected to benefit from the listing each year.

SUAD, Burjeel ink MoU on medical education and research

Students will have access to specialised training programmes.

Australia’s new $6.5m ‘supercomputer’ to support Victoria’s medical research

The system is designed to process large-scale health datasets in a matter of hours.

South Korean researchers develop PDT catheter for oesophageal cancer

The catheter features a stent directly coated with the photosensitiser Al-PcS4.

Seoul National University Hospital opens R&D hub in Boston

The global centre also focuses on technology commercialisation.

SG's heart centre launches new programme for cardiovascular ageing and longevity

CRANE aims to develop targeted interventions for older adults in real-world settings.