Review of CSIRO input to policy development

Following recent accusations that CSIRO scientists have been gagged , the Chief Executive, Dr Geoff Garrett, has announced that a review will be undertaken of the organisation’s role in providing science input into policy development.

The claims of gagging were made by three scientists who appeared on the ABC's Four Corners program last week, Dr Graeme Pearman, former CSIRO Climate Director, Barney Foran, and Dr Barry Pittock, who said that they were restricted from talking publicly about emission reductions.

Dr Pearman claimed that CSIRO is “very afraid that there may be consequences to their bottom line if they, in fact, are seen to be interfering with government policy.”

The program also aired the concerns of Dr Guy Pearse, a speechwriter for the Federal Environment Minister from 1997-2000, who claimed that greenhouse reform was being hijacked by high-energy-using industries, which he claims are core members of the Australian Industry Greenhouse Network.

The claims prompted the Labor Party to pursue the issue in Senate Estimates and to call for an independent inquiry into CSIRO management and whether the Federal Government has attempted to gag senior scientists.

Dr Garrett has appointed a review team to undertake the review. Its members include:

• Dr Tony Haymet (Chair) – in his responsibility as head of CSIRO’s Science into Policy Team, on secondment from his position as Chief, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research;
Dr Jim Peacock, FRS – President of the Australian Academy of Science, and previously Chief of CSIRO Plant Industry;

• Dr Joanne Daly – Chief, CSIRO Entomology;
• Dr Ron Ekers, FRS – Federation Fellow and President of the International Astronomical Union, and previously Director of the Australia Telescope National Facility;
• Dr Bronwyn Harch – Theme Leader, Environmental Informatics, CSIRO Mathematics and Information Sciences;
• Dr Steve Morton – Group Executive, Sustainable Energy and Environment;
• Dr John Curran – Manager, Internal Communications, and previously Deputy Chief, CSIRO Entomology; and
• Dr Les Rymer – Policy Adviser, Science into Policy Team.

Dr Garrett said the team would be responsible for facilitating discussion across the organization, and it will develop its own terms of reference over the next three months.

“I have asked this team to conduct a series of focus group discussions in the domain of policy development to which we in CSIRO wish to see our science contribute. Currently, there appears to be three main areas where we need to hear views of staff: climate change; energy; and water (including, probably, natural resource management).”

Dr Garrett said the team will approach Divisions and Flagships in which such work is proceeding, and invite participation in focus groups to discuss relevant issues, opportunities, roles, responsibilities and practices. The opportunity will also exist for staff operating in other areas (e.g. with an industry focus) to participate.

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New CSIRO Board members

Two new appointments have been made to the CSIRO Board to replace outgoing member Peter Duncan and the late Dr Ed Tweddell.

The new appointees are Dr Eileen Doyle, Conjoint Professor at the University of Newcastle Graduate School of Business.and Chair of Port Waratah Coal Services and the Hunter Valley Research Foundation.; and Peter Willcox, Chairman of Mayne Pharma Limited.

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Victorian Agribiosciences Centre launched

A new $ 20 million Victorian Agribiosciences Centre (VABC) has been launched at the La Trobe University R&D Park in Bundoora, Victoria.

La Trobe University has provided $12 million towards the Centre, and the Victorian Government has contributed $7.8 million.

The VABC consortium comprises La Trobe University, Bundoora, Department of Primary Industries Victoria (DPIV), RMIT University, Monash University, Florigene Ltd – a division of Suntory, the Molecular Plant Breeding CRC and GE HealthCare Biosciences.

VABC Chairman, Professor German Spangenberg, said the Centre would provide a one-stop shop for academic, commercial research and development groups, and included a ‘Research Hotel’ which provides office space and access to expertise for new and emerging biotechnology companies.

A new Victorian-based agricultural biotechnology company, Gramina Pty Ltd, has been formed as a joint venture between Australian and New Zealand companies to develop and commercialise grass technologies developed at the VABC.

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Funding for Food and Genomic Medicine Centre

The Western Australian government is providing $4.5million in seed funding for the Centre for Food and Genomic Medicine, to be based at the WA Institute for Medical Research on the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital campus.

Premier Alan Carpenter said the funding was part of the State Government's commitment to developing the biotechnology, innovation, research and development and emerging technology sectors.

The centre will initially focus on a program of biomedical and agri-food research into diabetes and obesity, which together are termed 'Diabesity'.

Other partners in the centre are CSIRO Plant Industry, the WA Department of Agriculture, the University of Western Australia, and Curtin and Murdoch universities.

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Funding for SA R&D projects

The South Australian Government has announced funding for a range of research grants.
Grants totalling nearly $3 million over the next four years have been awarded to five strategic research and development projects.

The five strategic projects are:

• Development of an Innovative Centre for Drug Formulation and Delivery – led by Professor Allan Evans, Director of the Sansom Institute at the University of South Australia working with MaynePharma; PharmaQest; Virient Pty Ltd; Ian Wark Research Institute (UniSA); Centre for Advanced Manufacturing (UniSA); and the Royal Adelaide Hospital


• Facility for Advanced Materials Surfaces Engineering – led by Hans Griesser, Professor of Surface Science and Deputy Director of the Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia, who will be working with the Mawson Institute of Advanced Technology, University of South Australia; Carl Zeiss Vision; and Scheffenacker Vision Systems


• A new Seaplane Industry for South Australia – led by Mr Saxon Rudduck, Director of Tigerfish Aviation Pty Ltd in collaboration with Mincham Aviation Pty Ltd; GISCA, the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Centre for Aviation Research and Education at the University of Adelaide; and Monash University


• South Australian access to the Australian Synchrotron – led by Professor John Carver, Head of the School of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Adelaide in association with University of South Australia; Flinders University; SA Museum; Forensic Science SA; SA Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science; CSIRO Land and Water; AMDEL; and SA Research and Development Institute


• A national solution for Treatment and Recycling of Waste Oil Residues – led by Mr Andy Roberts, founder of BIO-Tec Pty Ltd, and currently General Manager of Environmental Oil Solutions Pty Ltd (EOS), a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed Comet Resources Limited (CRL). EOS is working in collaboration with Flinders, Murdoch and Macquarie Universities, and the Environmental Biotechnology CRC.

A further five research projects will receive more than $1.9 million from the Premier’s Science and Research Fund.

The winning projects for 2005/06 are:

• Florey Adelaide Male Ageing Study: promoting health, wellbeing and utilisation of health services by middle-aged and older men – led by Professor Gary Wittert, Head of the Department of Medicine at the University of Adelaide.
• New Information for Mineral Processing – led by Associate Professor Andrea Gerson, Director of the Applied Centre for Structural and Synchrotron Science and the University of South Australia.
• Next Generation Digital Phased Array Systems for Radio Frequency Surveillance, Navigation and Environmental Monitoring – led by Doug Gray, Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Adelaide.
• Investigation and Development of High Efficiency Amorphous Magnetic Material Generators and Transformers for Renewable Energy Applications – led by John Gayler, Managing Director of Glassy Metal Technologies Ltd.
• Value-adding for the South Australian Wheat Industry – led by Mr Hugh Wallwork, Mycology Program Leader at the Molecular Plant Breeding CRC.

Four sustainable energy research and development projects have been awarded a total of $220,000

The successful projects are:


• The Use of Cold Cathode Lighting for Commercial and Domestic Use (Flinders University).
• Development of Innovative Commercial Cooling Systems for Stationary and Transport Applications Incorporating Phase Change (University of South Australia).
• Development of a Solar Thermal System for the Provision of Heating, Cooling and Hot Water (University of South Australia).
• Establishment of a Sustainable Energy Industry Support Centre (SEISC). (University of South Australia).

The proponents of the Sustainable Energy Industry Support Centre have also sought matching funds from the Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO). The SENRAC support will be conditional on the success of that application.

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SA releases ICT plan

The South Australian Government has launched its blueprint for the state's information and communications technology sector, setting priorities including the upgrading of infrastructure and online content, up-skilling industry workers and ensuring all South Australians have equal access to the Internet.

Launching the Information Economy Agenda for South Australia, the Minister for Science and Information Economy, Karlene Maywald, said the plan targeted five priority areas with the goal of maximising the social and economic benefit of ICT for the State: ICT Infrastructure; industry development; online content; ICT skills; and social inclusion.

“Infrastructure programs such as Broadband SA and SABRENet will have a significant effect on the competitiveness of our research and business communities throughout South Australia.”

Industry development is being addressed by the ebizSA program, which helps small and medium sized businesses use online technologies and streamline their business systems.

Minister Maywald said a strategy for further development of the ICT Industry is also being addressed in collaboration with the Information Economy Advisory Board.

“The ICT Council for South Australia has previously completed a Strategic Plan on ICT Industry Education and Skills Development,” she said.

“Even when the use of ICT produces economic development, not all members of society benefit equally. This gap between those who do and do not have access to or use ICT is one the Government is committed to close. Our aim is that all citizens have equitable access to ICT infrastructure and can acquire the skills and understanding needed to use it.

“The key platform to address this issue is the Digital Bridge Program, designed to boost digital fluency and maximum uptake of ICT by the whole community, particularly groups experiencing disadvantage.”

The Information Economy Agenda for South Australia was developed by the Science Technology and Innovation Directorate and approved by the Information Economy Advisory Board (IEAB, chaired by Professor Chris Marlin.

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New science head for NSW Department of Primary Industries

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries has a new Deputy Director-General (Science and Research), Dr Nick Austin. Dr Austin formerly held the position of Director, Rural Innovation, where he oversaw the Department’s genetics research into beef, sheep, cereals, pasture, pulse and oilseeds industries.
He replaces Dr Mike Curll as head of the Science and Research Division. DPI is the largest provider of science and research services within the NSW Government.

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Funding for bird flu research

Funding of more than $6.5 million has been allocated by the Federal government to 33 research projects aiming to prevent, detect or control avian influenza and other respiratory disease outbreaks.

Grants to the Universities of Sydney and New South Wales of about $450,000 and $250,000 respectively will fund work on improvements in diagnostics for the avian flu virus. The Westmead Millennium Institute has been awarded $118 000 to develop a rapid diagnostic test for monitoring the development and transmission of drug-resistant influenza.

The University of Melbourne will receive more than $400,000 to test flu vaccines in ferrets to help manufacturers provide the best type of vaccine to protect Australians in the event of a global flu outbreak.

The University of Queensland will receive almost $300,000 to look at new ways of managing and supporting frontline health workers in an infectious disease outbreak.

A list of successful recipients and descriptions of the research projects can be found at here

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2006 Victoria Fellowships Call for applications

Applications are now open for overseas study grants for early career scientists, engineers and innovators.

Each year the Victorian Government awards up to six $18,000 Victoria Fellowships to enable early career researchers and innovators to travel overseas to pursue specialist training, develop a commercial idea, expand international networks or gain recognition for their work.

Applications are open to early career researchers working in private enterprise or a research institution.

Winners of the Victoria Fellowships will be eligible to apply for $5000 AFAS FEAST-France Fellowships to undertake study missions to France. These Fellowships are offered by the Australian French Association for Science and Technology (Victoria) and the Embassy of France.

For application forms, details of information sessions and more information on the award program, go to www.business.vic.gov.au/vicfellows or call (03) 9651 9054.

Applications close on 10 April 2006.

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2006 Victoria Prize Call for Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2006 Victoria Prize for world-class excellence in science, technology or engineering.

Each year the Victorian Government awards the prestigious $50,000 Victoria Prize to an individual whose groundbreaking discovery or innovation has advanced knowledge and has produced or may produce a commercial outcome or other benefits to the community.

The Victoria Prize celebrates leadership, determination and creativity and highlights the many ways in which research and development of international significance is conducted locally.

The Anne & Eric Smorgon Memorial Award

The $100,000 Anne & Eric Smorgon Memorial Award is awarded by the Jack and Robert Smorgon Families Foundation to the research institute supporting the Victoria Prize recipient.

For nomination forms and more information go to www.business.vic.gov.au/vicprize or call (03) 9651 9054.

Nominations close on 10 April 2006.

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Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation Call for Proposals 2006

The Australian Government in conjunction with the Government of the People’s Republic of China has established the Australia-China Special Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation. The Fund is designed to promote and support scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and Chinese researchers in both public and private sectors.

The Fund will provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for participation in international collaborative scientific and research projects. Priority will be given to projects in the fields of advanced materials, agriculture, biotechnology, the environment, information and communications technology and mining and energy.

Funding does not extend to insurances or equipment expenses.

Applicants can seek support for projects spanning up to 3 years.

How to Apply: Applications must be for funding for collaboration between Australian and Chinese partners. Each partner must submit an application to their respective Government (Department of Education Science and Training for the Australian applicants, the Ministry of Science and Technology or the National Natural Science Foundation of China for Chinese applicants).

The 2006 call-for-proposals will open on Monday 13 February 2006 and close on Friday 24 March 2006.

Australian applicants should refer to the Australia-China Special Fund guidelines, available at https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/ISL/, before commencing their application.

Further Information: Australian applicants requiring more information can direct questions by email to isl@dest.gov.au

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The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science – Nominations close Friday 19th of May.

Closing Date: Friday 19 May 2006, AEST 5.00 pm.

We are seeking nominations for any of the following five (5) prestigious science and science teaching annual awards:

• Prime Minister's Prize for Science
• Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
• Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year
• Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools
• Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools

Information about the Prizes and the online nomination process is available here

Contact Information: Science Prizes Secretariat, Department of Education, Science and Training, Tel: (02) 6240 5066, Fax (02) 6123 6168, email: pmprize@dest.gov.au

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PICALO 2006

Invitation from the General Conference Chair, Prof Milan Brand, IRIS, Swinburne University of Technology:

PICALO 2006 to be held at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne from 3-5 April, 2006 is the second in a series of conferences focusing on the growth of industrial lasers and applications in the Pacific region. The general aim of PICALO is to bring together researchers, engineers, equipment suppliers and industry personnel to hear the latest developments and progress in lasers and applications and to share knowledge, experiences and visions. PICALO 2006 will offer an exciting technical and social program in Melbourne, one of the most livable cities in the world! For those who have not visited Australia before, I would encourage you to take this opportunity to spend additional time here and enjoy this great country and its people.

Program Includes:
Laser Materials Processing Sessions
Micro, Nano and Ultrafast Fabrication Sessions
Plenary Session on New Lasers and Applications

Register today - The early bird deadline if Feb. 17.

To view the Advance Program in pdf format,
http://www.laserinstitute.org/conferences/picalo
To download a registration form,
http://www.laserinstitute.org/conferences/picalo

Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities are still available!

Please email mbrandt@swin.edu.au for more information!

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Knowledge and Research....Is it time commercialise?

The School of Enterprise, University of Melbourne, in association with the Australian Institute for Commercialisation (AIC), are pleased to announce that they will be holding a 2 day short course; Commercialisation Bootcamp.

• How much is your organisation’s know-how and IP worth to others?
• Do you have the skills to develop and sell your knowledge and research to industry?

TAKE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND RESEARCH TO NEW HEIGHTS

This course has been specifically designed for people in research organisations involved or likely to be involved in commercialisation activities. The Bootcamp introduces participants to various stages of the commercialisation process, from structuring a research program through realising the potential of commercial outcomes in the market.

Numbers are limited, so be quick!

Cost: $850 + GST

When: 3rd & 4th April, 2006
Time: 8.30am for 9am start, Finish at 5.00pm

Where: The University of Melbourne, University House, Parkville

NEED TO KNOW MORE? Check out more information at;

http://www.soe.unimelb.edu.au/commercialise

Express your interest in this course or related courses by contacting;

Brad Atkins on (03) 9810 3185 or email b.atkins@soe.unimelb.edu.au

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Are you a clinician involved in NEUROSCIENCE?

The School of Enterprise, University of Melbourne, in association with the NHRMC - funded Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Neurosciences and the Brain Research Institute, are pleased to announce that they will be holding a 4 day short course on Clinical Neuroscience Research: Methodology and Disease Applications Part 1, at the Austin Repatriation Centre on March 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st.

NUMBERS ARE LIMITED, so be quick!

This course has been specifically designed for people already in clinical practice, who want to understand and interpret the existing research, or to think about the research questions before embarking on clinical research studies. Experienced clinicians who are in their first years of conducting clinical research will also benefit by consolidating their research methods and skills. In addition, this course will provide basic orientation in various clinical research methodologies applied to neuroscience for other professionals who are unfamiliar with the field of neuroscience or clinical research.

Specialist Certificate in Clinical Research (Neuroscience)

The 25 points specialist certificate is a Masters level award and is achieved by completion of the two four day subjects, Methodology and Disease Applications Part 1 & 2, with associated assessment. It provides full credit into the Masters program in Clinical Research.

NEED TO KNOW MORE? CHECK OUT INFORMATION AT:

www.soe.unimelb.edu.au/neuroscience

Cost: $1975 + GST

When: March 27th, 28th, 30th & 31st

Where: Neurosciences Building, Austin Repatriation Campus, Banksia Street Gate10, West Heidelberg

Express your interest in this course and related courses by contacting:

• Kathy Lefevere on (03) 9496 2290 or email lefevere@unimelb.edu.au
• Brad Atkins on (03) 9810 3185 or email b.atkins@soe.unimelb.edu.au

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Are you involved in research? Then you need to be able to work effectively with research project teams!

The School of Enterprise, University of Melbourne, in association with the Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists (ARCS), are pleased to announce that they will be holding a 1 day short course on Working Effectively with Research Project Teams.

This course is suitable for anyone working in research project teams in medical and scientific areas, to develop research management capabilities both in general and also specifically in the clinical research context.

The best research often emerges out of the creative interaction of talented team members. This interaction at times can be stressful and sometimes unproductive. This one-day workshop has been designed to introduce participants to a range of tools and techniques to help them understand:

• The strengths and weaknesses of different work preferences and styles
• How to work to their own work-style strengths and those of others
• How to develop effective communication strategies for research projects
• How to deal with creative tension and manage conflict
• How to develop high performance teams of knowledge workers
• How to manage dysfunctional work climates and team members

Numbers are limited, so be quick!

Cost: $540 + GST

When: 8th April, 2006. (8.30am to 5.30pm)

Where: The University of Melbourne, Hawthorn Campus, 442 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn

NEED TO KNOW MORE? Check out more information at;
http://www.soe.unimelb.edu.au/clinicalresearch

Express your interest in this course or related courses by contacting;
Brad Atkins on (03) 9810 3185 or email b.atkins@soe.unimelb.edu.au

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Are you involved in research? Then you need to know how to define research projects and deliverables

The School of Enterprise, University of Melbourne, in association with the Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists (ARCS), are pleased to announce that they will be holding a 1 day short course on Defining Research Projects and Deliverables.

This course is suitable for anyone working in research project administration and management in medical and scientific areas, to develop research management capabilities both in general and also specifically in the clinical research context.
Traditional project management approaches often don’t work for many research projects. By their nature, research projects involve novel tasks with uncertain resource requirements. This practical one-day workshop has been designed to introduce participants to a range of tools and techniques to help them:

• Understand the different types of research projects
• Define project scopes
• Understand the impact of “scope creep” on project success
• Define deliverables and success from the perspective of different stakeholders
• Define research milestones and performance indicators
• Understand how to identify resources to successfully complete a project and the impact of resource constraints
• How to selectively use common project management tools available

Numbers are limited, so be quick!

Cost: $540 + GST

When: 7th April, 2006. (8.30am to 5.30pm)

Where: The University of Melbourne, Hawthorn Campus, 442 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn

NEED TO KNOW MORE? Check out more information at;
http://www.soe.unimelb.edu.au/clinicalresearch

Express your interest in this course or related courses by contacting;
Brad Atkins on (03) 9810 3185 or email b.atkins@soe.unimelb.edu.au

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Spruson&Ferguson: patent and trade mark attorneys

With over 115 years experience, Spruson&Ferguson is a leading intellectual property firm in Australia which provides a fully integrated service for the protection, commercialisation and enforcement of your intellectual property.

Spruson&Ferguson is one of the largest intellectual property firms in Australia, with a team of over 220. Our 60 plus patent and trade mark attorneys and lawyers work in specialised practice areas; Chemical/Life Sciences, Mechanical, Electrical/Information & Communications Technologies (ICT) and Trade Marks, together with Spruson&Ferguson Lawyers which provides intellectual property commercialisation, enforcement and dispute resolution services.

Spruson&Ferguson’s patent and trade mark attorneys and lawyers have extensive intellectual property and industry experience in science and engineering including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, electronics, phototonics, transport, telecommunications, mining, publishing, consumer products, ceramics, chemistry and mechanical/medical technologies.

The depth of our industry experience is an attribute that many of our clients hold in high regard. Spruson&Ferguson is a recognised as a market leader with multinationals and many of Australia’s foremost research institutions entrusting to us to protect and assisting with the maximisation of returns on their intellectual property assets.

Our comprehensive range of services includes patents, trademarks, designs, domain names, IP audits, due diligence, dispute resolution and litigation and intellectual property commercialisation services including licensing, joint ventures and research and development collaborations.

For more information about our comprehensive range of intellectual property services, please contact one of the following relationship principals:

Chemical: Dr John McCann BSc (Hons) PhD FIPTA
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ICT: Scott Berggren BSEE MSEE LLB FIPTA
Mechanical: Greg Turner BE FIPTA
Trade Marks: Annette Freeman BA LLB (ANU) LLM (UTS)
IP Commercialisation: Rob McInnes BSc (Hons) LLB (Syd)
IP Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Simon Williams BA LLB (Syd) LLM (Lond)
Managing Principal: David Griffith BE (Hons) FIPTA

Telephone: (02) 9207 0777
Fax: (02) 9261 5486
Email mail@sprusons.com.au

www.sprusons.com.au

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i d + e - taking a product idea or opportunity and making it a reality.

i d + e is an industrial design and mechanical engineering group that can take a product idea or opportunity and make it a reality. Collectively, i d + e has over 35 years of experience gained in a wide variety of industries developing consumer, medical, industrial and technical products.

i d + e’s business is providing successful commercial outcomes for our clients. i d + e is unique among its peers as our skills and experience span all stages of the product development process from conceptualisation to mass manufacture.

i d + e is flexible and adaptable believing that design is all encompassing, not just aesthetics or technology but the integration of both, design is for the user. This allows i d + e to deliver creative design solutions that are also practical as our engineering expertise means that our designs are developed for real world manufacturing situations.

i d + e prides itself on effective project management on all aspects of product development. A sound development process is the corner stone in creating a truly successful product. However, flexibility to adapt ones processes to real world challenges, is what governs the speed at which that product hits the market and it's ultimate value to the business.

For further information please visit our website here or contact Richard on (02) 9517 4911, or by email here

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Integration enhances communication

Current trends indicate that key departments and teams within organizations have overlapping data requirements, but need to process that data in a variety of different ways. This data is much easier to access and share if it’s available through one integrated solution.

Thomson PharmaSM integrates the best of the drug, intellectual property, literature and news, company, target, chemistry, and sequencing content owned by Thomson in a single solution. It enables professionals working at all stages of the drug development pipeline, from clinical researchers and chemists to competitive intelligence and licensing and business development professionals, to annotate and share a common source of integrated information.

By combining powerful annotation and file sharing features with premium content, Thomson Pharma encourages collaboration, enhances communication, and expedites decision-making across departments and enhances an organization’s ability to innovate, work faster and smarter, and attain outstanding research and business results.

Thomson Pharma can help your organization to:

• Conduct world-class research
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To find out more, go to: here

You can e-mail us at: ts.info.asia@thomson.com
Or call us at: +61 2 8587 7948 or 1 800 007 214 (from Australia)

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Looking to advertise a new R&D position, scholarship or call?

ResearchJobs is an email and website based service that lists advertisements for vacant research related positions, scholarships, fellowships, and calls for proposals within the research and development, scientific and acedemic industries.

See here

It is distributed straight to the desk top of over 11,000 researchers and management professionals within universities, CSIRO, research agencies and institutes, government departments and the private sector.

ResearchJobs:

• weekly electronic advertising medium for R&D and scientific positions vacant and scholarships
• email document that is sent to over 11,000 subscribers
• website that has been averaging over 1000 visits per day for April 2006
• ad length 200 words, $1 plus GST extra for ads over 200 words
• cost for both website and email document is $180 plus GST per ad for one week, $300 plus GST for two weeks, $400 plus GST for three weeks.

For further information see here, email scott@halledit.com.au or call Scott McKinnon on 03 8534 5000

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