Nova Eye Medical adds focus on macular degeneration

Ophthalmic treatment device manufacturer Nova Eye Medical has established a new subsidiary, AlphaRET, to commercialise its laser technology for the treatment of intermediate age-related macular degeneration (iAMD). The new company will be the focus for developing the company’s 2RT minimally invasive nano-pulse ophthalmic laser therapy, and delineates the project from the company’s core business centred…

Engineering and tech innovators shine in Clunies Ross awards

Solving sustainability problems, protecting healthcare providers from Covid-19, and using technology to train next-gen pilots are among the achievements of award-winning STEM innovators recognised at the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering’s (ATSE’s) annual Awards, held tonight in Sydney. Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) President Hugh Bradlow said the award winners…

17 grants awarded to help commercialise WA medical and health inventions

The Western Australian government has announced $8 million in early-stage funding to help proceed medical and health innovations developed in the state. The first round of the Innovation Seed Fund provided assistance to 17 startups and publicly-funded institutes. According to the website of the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, through which the funding came,…